About Halfworlds

"Halfworlds" is a dark fantasy drama television series that began airing in 2017. The series delves into the hidden universe of demons from Asian mythology inhabiting the modern world. It is an illuminating fusion of fantasy and reality, mesmerizing audiences with a blend of psychological suspense, horror, and dark humor. The plot unfolds the mission of an artist named Sarah, who gets embroiled due to a secret about her forgotten past. The deeper she digs, the more dangerous the realities she uncovers.

Making / Production

Created by the pair Colin and Cameron Cairnes, produced by HBO Asia in association with Infinite Studios, this series was commissioned as HBO's attempt to create more locally relevant content for Southeast Asia. Each season takes the viewers to a different Asian city, unraveling unique stories immersed in the cultural context of the respective cities.

Actors

• Bront Palarae as Tony: An impressive portrayal of a man with a mysterious past and unknown motives.
• Salvita Decorte as Sarah: Decorte did an exceptional job playing an artist caught up in the dangerous world of demons.
• Alex Abbad as Joko: Alex plays the character with captivating intensity, a man reluctant at being a pawn in a dangerous game.
• Azura Skye as Ros: Skye delivers a chilling performance as an ancient demon lurking in the shadows.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Halfworlds" is HBO Asia's second original series.
• The series blends mythology and popular culture, introducing many unseen demonic entities of Asian folklore.
• Each season is set and filmed in different cities, starting from Jakarta in Season 1 and Bangkok in Season 2.

Quotes

• "We are the past that you've forgotten. The fear you thought was a dream."
• "One cannot escape their past simply by running from it."
• "It's not a choice. It's a destiny."

Music, Soundtrack

• The Series boasts a haunting score that beautifully layers the scenes and narrative, composed by Tze Toh.
• "Shadows" – The intriguing title track that intensifies the aura of the show.
• Various traditional Asian music elements were integrated to represent the respective cultural settings.