The Reason Pandji Pragiwaksono Screens 'Mens Rea' on Netflix Despite Ultimately Sparking Controversy

Kapanlagi.com - Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono provides an explanation regarding his choice of the Netflix platform to air his latest special titled 'Mens Rea'. Although his work has received much debate and controversy, leading to a report to the police, Pandji remains steadfast in his initial intent as a comedy artist who wants to provide entertainment to the wider Indonesian public.

The airing on this global platform was intentionally chosen so that his stand-up comedy material could reach audiences from various backgrounds. For Pandji, the opportunity to perform on a streaming service is a professional step to fulfill his role as a comedian in the digital era.

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1. Pandji's Desire as a Comedian

"Yes, because as a comedian, I certainly want to entertain as many people as possible. So when there is an opportunity to entertain the wider community, through whatever means including in this case Netflix, of course, I will take that option. So that others can be entertained. Society needs to be entertained," said Pandji Pragiwaksono at the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency, Monday (2/2/2026).

2. Pandji Already Anticipated Public Reaction

This decision turned out to have quite a long impact, where some parties expressed objections to the content presented. Pandji himself admitted that from the beginning he had suspected there would be a strong reaction from the public after the show was released. However, he initially hoped that the response would remain within the realm of entertainment for his audience.

3. Pandji's Legal Counsel States There Are Several Reports

Meanwhile, Pandji's lawyer, Haris Azhar, confirmed that there have been several reports related to the material in 'Mens Rea'. The police at the Metro Jaya Regional Police are reportedly actively gathering information and have examined dozens of witnesses to investigate the public complaints. Nevertheless, Pandji's side continues to respect every legal step taken by the reporters.

4. Police Examine 17 Witnesses

"The update is, if we look at the news, the police are examining 17 witnesses. That's it. For more, ask the police," said Haris Azhar.

"Yes, perhaps these individuals are exercising their rights as citizens, so I will just follow the process," added Pandji Pragiwaksono.

5. Pandji Visits the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police

In addition, comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono visited the Criminal Investigation Unit of the National Police to provide information regarding the alleged case of insulting Toraja customs, on Monday (2/2/2026). Pandji was accompanied by his lawyer, Haris Azhar, to respond to the investigator's summons based on the report filed by the Toraja Youth Alliance.

6. Examination Related to the Show "Mesakke Bangsaku"

The examination that took place earlier this week is related to the stand-up comedy material of Pandji in the show titled "Mesakke Bangsaku" which was recorded in 2013. Although the video has been circulating for a long time, the reporting party only raised legal issues about it at the end of 2025.

7. Pandji Interrogated with 48 Questions

The examination process took quite a long time, where Pandji was in the investigator's room from morning until afternoon. The investigator asked dozens of questions to delve into the content of the video that is the subject of the report.

"Since 11 o'clock. There are 48 (questions) regarding the video material," said Pandji.

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