Best Indonesian drama series

Motel Melati The Series (2023)

Motel Melati was originally an old Dutch colonial estate which was converted into an inn. The house was once owned by a local doctor named Kusno, who secretly performed inhumane experiments on cadavers. After the arrival of Melati, a young village girl who has occult knowledge and does not believe in folklore, it is revealed that the house and its inhabitants are cursed by the spirits of the dead. By accepting the shadow's curse, Melati gains eternal life and hopes to bring her children back to life.

Panji The Millennium Man (1999)

Panji is a kind young man who runs an orphanage. He met Nadia, a journalist, when Panji tried to help Nadia who wanted to commit suicide. The two of them became close and Panji offered Nadia to stay with him at the orphanage. The story follows Panji's life as a newfound superhero after he crosses paths with Professor Adam who hides his colleague's latest creation from Donclo, an eccentric villain who pursues a bad intention.

My Girlfriend is a Snob (2003)

Zie is a snobby girl with anger management issues until she meets Joe and gradually improves her attitude

Si Yoyo (2003)

Satrio, nicknamed Yoyo, is a 23-year-old guy with a limited intelligence equivalent to an eight-year-old child, as he suffers from Mental Retardict. He sees life with all naivety, for him everyone is a friend and every problem is a playground that he must play with a smile. Yoyo spends his days spreading kindness and doesn't care if someone insults him.

Tersanjung (1998)

Indah is an orphan who was raised by Kadir, her uncle. She works in a printing business helping her uncle. One day, Indah met Bobby, who was one of the customers. Gradually, from this introduction, attraction grew between Indah and Bobby. Indah, who was still innocent, was seduced by Bobby until she finally became pregnant. Retno, Kadir's wife, finds out that Indah is pregnant and then throws her out. Kadir and his daughter Ratih have tried to look for her but have been unsuccessful.

My Name is Mentari (2008)

Mentari is a 15-year-old tomboy girl who is smart and kind, but because she lives on the streets without her parents, she grows up to be stubborn and has no manners. Mentari was forced to steal and become a pickpocket to support her living. One day, Mentari hid in a car while trying to escape from security, without realizing it, she was seen by Tyo and Rika. They then adopted Mentari. One day, Tyo and Rika were in financial trouble. Accidentally, Mentari meets Aldi, who turns out to be her grandfather. When will Mentari realize that Aldi is her grandfather? What will Mentari's life be like next?

She's Not My Daughter (2010)

Evita is a beautiful successful presenter. Her shows always touch the hearts of viewers, in which helping families to find their missing family members. The reason being, is because she still determined to find her long lost little sister, Mira. Her adoptive mother, Hera, always blamed her for the disappearance of Mira, her biological child.

Lesson Learned (2004)

Centered around Ana, Hikmah invites viewers to surrender only to Allah and to be faithful in His path despite the trials. Behind all trials, there is definitely a lesson waiting. God gives trials to make humans stronger and closer to Him.

Sincerity (2003)

Iman and Naya, a couple, loved each other despite their surroundings. Until their lives changed because of drugs and Naya then met Reza who was always by her side. Who will Naya choose?

Shallots & Garlic (2004)

A modern take on the famous folk tale, Bawang Merah-Bawang Putih (Shallots & Garlic). Alya (Bawang Putih) and Siska (Bawang Merah) are neighbors who go to the same high school. Alya grew up in a rich family and lived happily with her parents, Yasmin and Indra. Meanwhile, Siska, who was considered the closest neighbor by Alya's family, lives with her mother, Rika. They presented themselves as good people until Yasmin fell ill, they killed her when she was hospitalized as part of their scheme to seize Indra's wealth. The plan was successful as Indra later asked Rika's hand into marriage and brought her and her daughter to move into Alya's house. In front of Indra, they pretended to be a very kind and loving mother and daughter, but when Indra was away, Siska and Rika always tortured Alya.

What We Lose to Love (2022)

Satria has to face a harsh reality. His first love, Dara, even prepares a wedding with a new lover, namely Rendra. In fact, they have been dating for five years. However, the happy plan just stopped when Dara suddenly "disappeared". Dara can't touch anything around her and can't be seen by anyone, except Satria.

Jurnal Risa (2023)

The families of two people are terrorized by black magic attacks. To protect their loved ones, they go after the culprit behind the mystical events.

Cigarette Girl (2023)

A gifted artisan's journey of love and self-discovery unfolds as she defies tradition within Indonesia's clove cigarette industry in the 1960s.

Ending Love in 3 Episodes (2018)

The wedding preparations of a long-time couple come to an abrupt end when they decide to break up.

Is This Love? (2007)

Ariel and Ivana are step sisters, nevertheless they care for each other. One day, they have to separate as Ariel lives in Semarang while Ivana studies in Jakarta. Months after her boyfriend Alan went to Singapore, Ariel decided to go for him and have a quick transit in Jakarta. She met Niko at the airport and a misunderstanding gave each other's bad first impressions. Little did she know that he is Ivana's boyfriend.

10 PM (2024)

A nurse and her twin struggle to exorcise a demon that tries to possess her through a mysterious radio broadcast every night at 10 PM.

Virgin The Series (2022)

When the popular girl at school mysteriously dies, a schoolmate asks her friends’ help to create a documentary as a way into her dream school.

Katarsis (2023)

Tara is the only witness of the massacre of her adoptive parents. The trauma was so deep that it made Tara need the help of a psychologist. Increasingly, it seems there is something hidden from within Tara

Katarsis (2021)

Tara is the only witness of the massacre of her adoptive parents. The trauma was so deep that it made Tara need the help of a psychologist. Increasingly, it seems there is something hidden from within Tara

Legend (2006)

An anthology TV show depicting Indonesia's folktales, with a modern twist.

Angkringan the Series (2021)

Working daily in a local angkringan, Dedi finds himself relating to his customer's life stories.

Surat Cinta Untuk Starla: The Series (2022)

Starla and Hema struggle to prioritize their relationship; married or pursuing a career? The presence of Randy and Merlin actually made a split.

Pretty Little Liars (2020)

In a fictional city named Amerta in Bali, four students' friendship breaks up when Alissa, their popular and most influential friend, is declared mysteriously lost. One year later Hanna, Ema, Sabrina and Aria finally became reconnected when one by one they began to receive short messages from someone mysteriously named “A” , who threatened to open their dark secrets.

YOLO! (2023)

Dita is sentenced to death in the near future. For the rest of her life, she did the crazy things she was afraid of, including getting close to boys. Not just one guy, but three at a time!

The Broken Kite (2021)

Kinan once believed that her marriage soared beautifully to the sky like a kite, with her hands and her gracious husband, Aris holding it to the ground. But the winds smashed her flight when she finds out that her perfect husband is cheating on her and all of a sudden, her marriage kite lost its' way.

Between Two Hearts (2022)

Sekar's perfect life with her husband Ivan and their son Dennis crumbles after she finds a strand of long blonde hair on her husband’s shirt. Sekar then secretly executes her strategy of divorcing Ivan. After the truth gets revealed, Ivan offers Sekar the choice of polygamy, or else he will take away their son Dennis. Sekar makes up her mind and learns to accept her fate of being a single mom. She is eager to make Ivan pay for his affair and does whatever it takes to win custody of Dennis.

Little Mom (2021)

Little Mom tells the story of Naura (Natasha Wilona), a beautiful, accomplished 16-year-old girl who is the pride of parents who aspire to become an obstetrician. Unfortunately, her dreams fall apart due to being pregnant with Yuda (Teuku Rassya), a cool and popular guy at school. The situation becomes even more complicated as Yuda moves to Japan and Naura has to face Keenan (Al Ghazali), the troublemaker at school but is always there for Naura in times of trouble. Naura also has to face Celine (Elina Joerg), Naura's tough rival in every way, who also likes Keenan.-bioskopin21

Wedding Agreement: The Series (2022)

On the night of her wedding, Tari suddenly gets served with an agreement from her husband, Bian, stating that their marriage will end after only a year. Bian, whose heart is faithful to his long-term girlfriend Sarah, had only agreed to their arranged marriage to appease his parents' wishes. Tari attempts to win Bian's love.

Dia Angkasa (2024)

Virgin Mom (2022)

Naya is a badminton athlete who suddenly became pregnant without ever having intimate relations. This shocked the family and the surrounding environment because Naya was pregnant and still a virgin.