Pop

Culture
Indonesia
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Sinetron
Bagas Kurniawan
Abdiel
HerlinaSari Lubis
Fitri any napitupulu
 Indonesian sinetron has a long background and history in the Indonesian entertainment
industry. Here is an overview of the development of sinetron in Indonesia:

1. Early Development: Indonesian sinetron began in the 1980s, when Televisi Republik
Indonesia (TVRI) and the first private television stations, such as RCTI, started airing
timed television series.
2. The 1990s: In this decade, sinetron became increasingly popular and diverse. RCTI
became a pioneer in producing sinetron with better production quality and more

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interesting stories.
3. The 2000s: In this decade, the Indonesian sinetron industry experienced rapid
development. More private television stations emerged, such as SCTV and Indosiar,

OUND which also produced sinetron.

Over time, Indonesian sinetron has continued to adapt
to audience trends and preferences.

• Such as providing varied genres,

• changing sinetron formats,
• starting to use more modern production
technology,
• and starting to be aired on streaming platforms
such as Netflix, GoPlay, Vidio, etc.

The industry remains one of the important pillars in

Indonesia's entertainment industry and continues to
bring entertainment to millions of viewers every day.
 THE UNIQUENESS
Indonesian sinetron has some elements often considered unique and funny by the audience.

1. Melodramatic Storylines: Indonesian sinetron often have conflict-filled and dramatic storylines. There is a tendency to show extreme and
emotional events, with frequent plot twists. This can create situations that seem exaggerated or unrealistic.
2. Expressive Dialogue: Dialogue in Indonesian sinetron is often full of strong expressions of emotion. The characters tend to express their feelings
openly and dramatically through intense conversations. Some of the quotes or dialog that became memes also came from Indonesian sinetron.
3. Charismatic and Memorable Characters: Indonesian sinetron often have strong and striking characters. There are villainous antagonists, noble
heroes, and other distinctive and memorable characters. Some of these characters have even become iconic in Indonesian popular culture.

While these traits are often considered comical or overly dramatic, they are also the appeal of Indonesian sinetron. They keep the audience engaged
and entertained, and create a different experience in consuming entertainment.
 OPINION
Of course, views on sinetron as part of popular
culture in Indonesia may vary depending on
individual viewpoints and preferences. And our take
on Indonesian sinetron is that they can provide
entertainment and have been one of the main sources
of entertainment for millions of viewers in Indonesia
in their time. They can be a form of entertainment
that entertains and distracts from the daily routine.
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