

108 episodes of step-family trauma served with Indonesian soap opera spice.
Season 1 • Episode 108
LatestA modern take on the famous folk tale, Bawang Merah-Bawang Putih (Shallots & Garlic). Alya (Bawang Putih) and Siska (Bawang Merah) are neighbors who go to the same high school. Alya grew up in a rich family and lived happily with her parents, Yasmin and Indra. Meanwhile, Siska, who was considered the closest neighbor by Alya's family, lives with her mother, Rika. They presented themselves as good people until Yasmin fell ill, they killed her when she was hospitalized as part of their scheme to seize Indra's wealth. The plan was successful as Indra later asked Rika's hand into marriage and brought her and her daughter to move into Alya's house. In front of Indra, they pretended to be a very kind and loving mother and daughter, but when Indra was away, Siska and Rika always tortured Alya.
Acting
Nia Ramadhani's villain face deserves awards.
Production
Glossy wealth porn meets hospital melodrama aesthetics.
Writing
Every plot twist visible from space, still devastating.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bawang Merah-Bawang Putih is Indonesian Cinderella where the 'ugly' stepsister often gets sympathy—this version chose pure villainy instead.
Gul Khan's team recycled this successful formula for Indian TV, proving Southeast Asian melodrama transcends borders.