Halfworlds

Halfworlds is a dark fantasy thriller television series produced and created by HBO Asia and written by Collin Chang. Set in present-day Southeast Asia, the series reveals an underground society populated by demons from Asian folklore across the region.

The first season of Halfworlds, set in Indonesia and directed by Joko Anwar, premiered on 29 November 2015. A second season, set in Thailand and directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham, premiered on 22 January 2017. A third season was announced in November 2019 to be set in the Philippines and directed by Mikhail Red; production of the third season faced several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cast

 * Season 1
 * Salvita Decorte as Sarah
 * Arifin Putra as Barata
 * Reza Rahadian as Tony
 * Ario Bayu as Juragan
 * Bront Palarae as Gusti
 * Tara Basro as Ros
 * Adinia Wirasti as Nadia
 * Hannah Al-Rashid as Marni
 * Alex Abbad as Gorga
 * Aimee Saras as Pinung
 * Nathan Hartono as Coki
 * Verdi Solaiman as Hasan
 * Cornelio Sunny as Bandi
 * Puteri Balqis as Tari


 * Season 2
 * Peem Jaiyen as Fyter
 * Tia Tavee as Juliet Langstorm
 * Emma Emika Grant as Pym
 * Myra Molloy as Wish
 * Arifin Putra as Barata
 * Reza Rahadian as Tony
 * David Asavanond as Charlie
 * Jake Macapagal as Kaprey
 * Charlie Ruedpokanon as Mick
 * Jeeja Yanin as Thip
 * Nicole Theriault as Warin
 * Teresa Daley as Yao

Season 1
Set in the city of Jakarta, Halfworlds Season 1 lifts the veil on a parallel world of bloodthirsty creatures from Indonesian mythology who have lived amongst humans for centuries. They are known simply as "Demit" and have been carefully concealed by a powerful family of mortals. The arrival of the Gift, a mysterious supernatural event, causes this hidden world to reveal itself. As the day of the Gift draws near, Sarah, a street artist, finds herself caught between the worlds of human and Demit. Once the Demit find out who she really is, and what she must do, the delicate balance between the two worlds will be shaken forever.

The first season of Halfworlds premiered on 29 November 2015.

Season 2
In the second season of Halfworlds, a tenacious researcher named Juliet is trying to uncover the secret world of demons known as "Peesaj" that live amongst mortals in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. Armed with research by her late father, she embarks on a quest for an ancient artifact of great power. During her search, her actions draw the attention of the local Thai Peesaj.

The second season of Halfworlds premiered on 22 January 2017.

Awards
The first season received 6 nominations from the 21st Annual of Asian Television Awards.