Mermaid in Love
Indonesian fantasy series about a mermaid obsessed with human life.
Mermaid in Love is an Indonesian fantasy television series produced by Mega Kreasi Films that premiered on 2 May 2016 on SCTV. The series stars Amanda Manopo, Angga Aldi Yunanda, and Esa Sigit, and follows the story of Ariel, a mermaid obsessed with human life. It was also adapted into a television film titled Lope Mermaid In Love in 2016 to celebrate SCTV's anniversary, and a second season, Mermaid In Love 2 Dunia, aired on 5 December 2016.
- field
- Television
- nationality
- Indonesian
- known_for
- Fantasy television series about a mermaid
- premiere_date
- 2 May 2016
- network
- SCTV
- production_company
- Mega Kreasi Films
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Teen / Romantic comedy / Fantasy
- Creator
- Mega Kreasi Films
- Director
- Findo Purnowo HW
- Theme Music Composer
- Shae
- Open Theme
- "Sayang" — Shae
- Composer
- Ishvara Giovanni
- Country
- Indonesia
- Language
- Indonesian
- Num Seasons
- 2
- Num Episodes
- 158
- Executive Producer
- Subagio Samtomo
- Producer
- Sonu Samtani / Sonya Mukhi / Shalu Mulani
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Lore & Background
The series centers on Ariel, a mermaid who lives far from the seabed and is unable to stay still, always seeking a new life. She carries a cell phone around her neck and is envious of human life on land, particularly their habit of posting food pictures on social media. Ariel becomes obsessed with a guy who frequently visits the beach where she lives, bored because her underwater residence is filled only with women. One day, while playing in the ocean with her friend Buled, Ariel encounters two handsome boys on jet skis and falls in love with one of them, Troy. When Troy's younger brother Erick falls and begins to drown, Ariel mistakenly rescues him, and Erick sees the beautiful mermaid.
Reader's Guide
Mermaid in Love represents a notable entry in Indonesian fantasy television, blending mermaid mythology with contemporary themes like social media obsession. The series achieved a milestone of 100 episodes by 8 August 2016, indicating significant viewership. Its second season, Mermaid In Love 2 Dunia, continued the story with new cast members including Bastian Steel. The show also sparked controversy: the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission issued a written sanction on 22 August 2016 for broadcasting dialogue and scenes deemed inappropriate for students, including romantic exchanges and hand-holding. This controversy highlights the regulatory environment for Indonesian television content. The series' legacy lies in its popularity and its role in launching or boosting the careers of its young cast, while also serving as an example of the tensions between creative expression and broadcasting standards in Indonesia.
Did You Know?
- The series was also made into a television film titled Lope Mermaid In Love in 2016 to celebrate SCTV's anniversary.
- The second season, Mermaid In Love 2 Dunia, aired on 5 December 2016 and was re-run on 16 December 2017.
- The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission imposed a written sanction on the 22 August 2016 broadcast for showing romantic dialogue and hand-holding scenes.
- The show completed 100 episodes on 9 September 2016.
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