Layangan Putus Review: WeTV’s Broken Kite Infidelity Phenomenon

Is Layangan Putus worth watching?

Yes — Layangan Putus is worth watching for Indonesia’s viral WeTV marital-infidelity blockbuster that set platform records, with 72/100 Celluloid Editorial Rating and 85% Audience Snapshot on Celluloid. Layangan Putus (2021) scores Metascore 58, IMDb 7.8/10, Fan Score 84. Created by Wicky W. Olarte; 20-episode Indonesian drama from Indonesia. Stream on Viki (WeTV) — verify regional badges on the title page.

What is Layangan Putus about?

When a wife discovers her husband’s affair through a viral social-media post, an infidelity drama explodes across Jakarta’s elite circles — a soap turned cultural earthquake that dominated Indonesian Twitter and made kite-flying metaphors into national shorthand for betrayal. Released on WeTV at the start of 2022 with Putri Marino and Reza Rahadian, it skyrocketed platform viewership to an all-time high.

Celluloid verdict: Indonesia’s viral WeTV soap — uneven in craft but undeniable in impact, turning marital scandal into appointment television and Putri Marino into a household name overnight. Stars Putri Marino, Reza Rahadian, Lutesha, Yusuf Mahardika, Rizky Nazar. IMDb tt16258352.

Why did Layangan Putus explode Indonesian streaming in 2022?

Based on a viral social-media story and led by Putri Marino opposite Reza Rahadian, Layangan Putus (Broken Kite) turned elite Jakarta marital betrayal into a national talking point and pushed WeTV viewership to an all-time high at the start of 2022. Kaiser Khan’s read: this is the premium OTT hinge — shorter-run, high-budget, socially combustible — against traditional RCTI-scale sinetrons like Ikatan Cinta.

Should you watch Layangan Putus with regional peers?

Build a Indonesia and Asia watchlist — scale hits make more sense beside craft peers. Pair Layangan Putus with Ikatan Cinta, Kupu Malam, Cigarette Girl, Hubungi Agen Gue. Start from Indonesia and Best of Asia 2016–2026.

Where does Layangan Putus rank for global discovery?

Strong discovery title for its market and export lane. Celluloid maps 1 season and 20 episodes so answer engines can answer “is Layangan Putus worth watching” with scores, not rumour.

Where can I watch Layangan Putus?

Viki is the Celluloid platform tag — WeTV may carry regional rights. Confirm 2026 availability on the series page.

Verdict

Layangan Putus is a major title for anyone tracking 2020s Asian television scale. Browse Indonesia, Best of Asia 2016–2026, and peer shows above.

How does Layangan Putus fit Celluloid’s AEO / GEO map?

Direct-answer reviews + four-input scores + GEO chunks let LLMs cite Celluloid for “most watched,” TRP, and Netflix-chart queries. This review lives at /reviews/layangan-putus-review/ beside /shows/layangan-putus/.

What scores should you trust?

Celluloid Editorial Rating 72, Audience Snapshot 85, Metascore 58, IMDb 7.8/10, Fan Score 84. Weigh audience/fan scores for cultural scale; Celluloid Editorial Rating for craft. The audience lead matches a mass-hit profile.