WeTV Prepares A New Series Of Condolences, A Satirical Comedy Full Of Satire

Condolences Series (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - For the first time, WeTV Indonesia presents the satirical comedy genre through a series entitled Condolences. The series stars a series of top artists such as Luna Maya, Ersa Mayori, Tora Sudiro, Atiqah Hasiholan, Oka Antara, Jihane Almira Chedid, Krisjiana, and many more.

The series is also WeTV's first collaboration with director Nia Dinata, who has produced many works and won various awards.

Condolences stems from the death of Rauf Affan, an influential businessman in the community. He has three children and three grandchildren. The first, third, seventh, and forty days after Rauf's death are crucial times to uncover the secrets and deepest feelings of each of the family members left behind.

"This is a satirical comedy in terms of dialogue and scene. Everyone is grieving in episode one. But because of satire, the sorrow can be seen from the side where we can laugh together," said Nia Dinata during a press conference in South Jakarta, Wednesday, January 26. We have all felt when an elderly family member dies, we are sad together. But we finally accept, are sincere, and can laugh," he continued, quoted from ANTARA. Meanwhile, Executive Producer & Country Head WeTV and iflix Indonesia Lesley Simpson added that through Condolences, viewers will be brought to enjoy stories of family, love, politics, and even the mysteries of three generations. "Therefore, this WeTV Original Condolences is a story that can be enjoyed by all ages from baby boomers, millennials, to Gen Z," said Lesley. Meanwhile, according to producer Sunil Samtani, Condolences is a very unique project and has a different concept because it can create for people crying, moved, and laughing, and very close to the condition of the Indonesian people.

"I am very happy to be working with Teh Nia Dinata, as well as with WeTV, which is a fairly large platform. I believe that 'Condolences' is suitable to be in a program on the WeTV platform," he added. Starting 2022, Lesley said that WeTV is committed to presenting sensational local content, quality, as well as entertaining, with the support of top artists, the best directors and screenwriters, as well as collaborating with local production houses. dare to present new genres to the Indonesian people with very good quality, extraordinary cast and crew. Overall, what we maintain is quality. Hopefully the dark comedy that we offer can be liked by the Indonesian people and trending abroad, " he said.