9 Sep – After three years of operation, OTT (Over-the-Top) video service VIU has finally launched its own VIU Original drama series. The three original series, produced in cooperation with Rangkaian Televisyen Media Prima, will be released simultaneously on both NTV7 and VIU from this month onwards. "Salon", "The Bridge" and "Jibril" are directed by renowned directors and stars talents from Malaysia and Singapore.
The first drama, "Salon", will begin airing this month, followed by "Jibril" in October and "The Bridge" in November. "Salon", a dark comedy set against the backdrop of the beauty industry, follows a female vigilante. The Khabir Bhatia-helmed drama stars Julia Farhana, Iman Corinne, Josiah Hogan and Idris Khan. Meanwhile, "Jibril" is a thriller drama about a lawyer trying to solve a high-profile murder case. Directed by Megat Sharizal, it stars Aeril Zafrel, Lisa Surihani, Tony Eusoff and Sangeeta Krishnasamy.
Last but not least, "The Bridge" is an investigative thriller that revolves around two detectives, one from Malaysia and the other from Singapore, who have to work together to solve a murder case when a body was found exactly halfway between the two countries. The drama is helmed by two directors, Malaysia's Jason Chong and Singapore's Lee Thean-Jeen, and features a cast from both countries, including Bront Palarae, Rebecca Lim, Cheryl Samad and Gavin Yap.