6 Recommendations for Indonesian Drama Series Airing in May and June 2023

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Ribka Ravika Sari

The entertainment industry in Indonesia has produced enough films of various genres. Not only ordinary romance and horror, now Indonesian films appear with new styles that vary from a combination of action and romance in the school world, thriller with unique puzzles, and many others.

Even Indonesian drama series created by the nation's children are increasingly being produced on various online application media. Even the production per month during this year is more interesting and showcases new faces as well.

So for those of you who love watching films, you definitely need recommendations for the latest films, right? Especially for those of you who may be currently enjoying drama series of various genres, it's a must to check out the recommendations for Indonesian drama series airing in May and June 2023.

1. 96 Hours - May 6, 2023

Poster Series 96 Jam/ Credit Photo: instagram.com/vidiooriginals

Is an Indonesian web series produced by Sky Films and directed by Sonu S. The drama series, which lasts 43-47 minutes, combines adventure, action, horror, and mystery genres and revolves around the lives of teenage characters. It premiered on the Vidio app on May 6, 2023.

The series features a cool cast including Maudy Effrosina (Dinda), Bastian Steel (Emir), Teuku Rifnu Wikana (Ramos), Gabriella Eka Putri (Karin), Lea Ciarachel (Dara), Irzan Faiq (Yuza), Arya Mohan (Bintang), Farandika (Tommy),  Ratu Felisha (Siska), and Bizael Tanasale (Agung).

Meanwhile, here's the synopsis of the series 96 Jam (as reported by kom). It tells the story of the kidnapping of 6 students, teachers, and cleaning service workers at an elite high school, SMU Mandiri Jaya, whose majority come from wealthy families. No one knows the mastermind and the cause, and the victims try to survive amidst abuse and demands from the kidnappers to pay a large ransom. Until finally, the statement "Time Paid with Life" appears when one by one the secrets of the victims' lives are revealed when faced with the choice of life or death.

And how about the rest of the story of their lives, have you watched it yet?

2. Princess and the Boss - May 4, 2023

Poster Series Princess and the Boss/ Credit Photo: instagram.com/md_entertainment and instagram.com/syifahadju

There is no doubt about the chemistry between the two actors who play a sweet couple, Syifa Hadju and Rizky Nazar, both of whom have great acting skills. This series, directed by Anggy Umbara, lasts 56 minutes and is a drama and romance genre packaged into 4 episodes. Starring Rizky Nazar, Syifa Hadju, Kiara McKenna, Claudy Putri, Maudy Effrosina, Vladimir Rama, Delano Daniel, Sonia Alyssa, Mila Jamila, Karina Suwandi, Mathias Muchus, this web series premiered on Maxstream on May 4, 2023.

Meanwhile, this series is an adaptation of a Wattpad story with the same title by Junieloo, which was then produced by MD Entertainment and Umbara Brothers Film. The essence of this drama series revolves around the desire of a woman named Keira to become a successful beauty influencer.

One day, she made a critical video that unfortunately had a negative impact on her father's business relationship with the cosmetic line. Keira's father, named Titan, then asked her to fix the relationship between the two companies in her own way. But what surprised her was that the leader of the company was Naraka, the man she hated the most.

3. A+ - May 25, 2023

Poster Series A+/ Credit Photo: instagram.com/primevideo

A new series directed by Fajar Bustomi that aired on May 25, 2023 has already occupied the first place rating during its 2-day airing. The coming-of-age themed series is adapted from a novel of the same title by Adinda Putri, which tells the story of genius students from the elite school of Bina Indonesia who oppose the corrupt and manipulative education system related to tuition fees determined by the student ranking in grade 12.

Even the fierce competition among students has caused a suicide. And the spotlight as the main character is the existence of five smartest students who want change, namely Re, Kai, Rora, Ale, and Kenan, as well as Tyo who is an alumnus of the school. Eventually, when they dare to fight back, they have to deal with the school officials and even pass through conflicts related to their family and friendship circle.

Apparently, the series starring young actors ranging from Nurra Datau, Antonio Blanco Jr, Ziva Magnolya, Rey Bong, Livy Renata, and Aliando Syarief with 6 episodes airing in 240 countries.

4. Jurnal Risa the Series - May 27, 2023

Poster Series Jurnal Risa Credit Photo: instagram.com/manojpunjabimd and instagram.com/md_entertainment

Previously, Risa Saraswati who is popular as a novelist of Danur which has successfully been filmed in 2017, this year aired a similar genre film but with a different variation of themes, not only presenting horror genre, but also focusing on children's adventure.

The series titled Jurnal Risa The Series aired on May 27, 2023 on the Disney + Hotstar platform. The background of the series is based on a true mystical story experienced by Risa and her siblings when they were teenagers.

Meanwhile, it is played by child actors ranging from Shofia Shireen, Ali Fikry, Sheryl Drisanna Kuntadi, Yusuf Ozkan, Keanu Azka, Alesha Fadillah, Dimas Putra, to Quentin Stanislavski.

5. YOLO - June 4, 2023

Poster Series YOLO/ Credit Photo: instagram.com/videooriginals

You Only Live Once, Life is Only Once, that's what's displayed on the poster titled YOLO starring Adhisty Zara. The new series that will soon air on the Vidio platform starting June 4, 2023 tells the story of a woman named Dita played by Adhisty Zara, who is said to be diagnosed with cancer and that her life will not last long.

Therefore, Dita wants to spend the rest of her life having fun by going on vacation to Bali with loan money. She even borrows money in her boss's name whom she finds annoying. Furthermore, her free-spirited life attracts the attention of 3 men who fall in love with Dita. But they also bring trouble for Dita. The main highlight of this series is the exciting journey of Dita's life with 3 men, namely Roman (Jerome Kurnia), Amos (Daffa Wardhana), and Deo (Michael Olindo).

6. MOZACHIKO - June 2, 2023

Poster Series MOZACHIKO/ Credit Photo: instagram.com/md_entertaintment

The series that has been widely discussed and awaited by netizens has finally appeared on the airing schedule on the WeTV Indonesia platform. The series titled Mozachiko is adapted from the Wattpad story by Poppi Pertiwi of the same title. 

This series is played by Rebecca Klopper, Junior Roberts, Yesaya Abraham, Keisya Levronka, Bertram Beryl, Kiara McKenna, Rafi Sanjaya and many more. Although it was previously postponed for a year, the latest info from the MD Entertainment Instagram account states that Mozachiko will air starting June 2, 2023.

(kpl/rib)