The next wave of is not about globalizing for the West—it is about regionalizing for the East.
Platforms like Vidio, WeTV (Tencent), and Netflix Indonesia are pumping billions of rupiah into original productions. Shows like Layangan Putus (Broken Kite) and My Nerd Girl have broken the internet, not just in Jakarta, but in Malaysia, Singapore, and among the global diaspora.
Highly addictive, culturally rich, but uneven in quality. Best consumed in short bursts, with an open mind and a sense of humor.