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Popcorn at the ready?
We’re all about good TV shows, and one that is on demand right now is none other than Astro’s latest Astro Original, High Council.
A fictional story based on true events – the abuse of power and the bullying of junior students, High Council is the reality of gang activities in boarding schools.
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Directed by Zulaikha Zakaria and Anwari Ashraf, this 10-episodic series tells the story of two brothers (Fakri and Naim) who were separated while they were kids. They are then reunited in a prestigious boarding school (KUDRAT), where they enter the brutal ‘Pilihanraya’ elections, held and regulated by a secret society named High Council. Winner of the election will be crowned most powerful student in the school.
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The show’s filled with conflicts, exhilarating fight sequences, as well as emotional twists and turns that would keep anyone at the edge of their seats!
Here are the 5 reasons High Council is watchlist-worthy
#1 This show touches on social issues happening IRL
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High Council is real issues among real people. It highlights issues about bullying and discrimination, intending to bring to light issues of systemic gangsterism that plagues many schools.
It hopes to evoke conversations addressing the cause and solutions to not only put an end to toxic traditions, but also raise awareness about bullying among teenagers.
#2 The cast is hella EPIC!
With some of the biggest stars in the local industry, alongside many upcoming names, the main leads, and the cast, are a major reason why this show should be on your watchlist.
Mierul Aiman, Nadhir Nasar and Amir Anaf, are hot, hot, HOT! The three alongside the rest of the cast came to KLCC for a meet and greet and the crowd was insane. Look:
#3 This is the most popular coming-of-age series in the country
Within just a short period of time, the show has garnered quite a big following countrywide. From trending on Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, High Council has become one of the most popular coming-of-age series in the country.
Netizens seem to adore the show!
#4 Must-watch if you liked Projek: Anchor SPM!
That’s right, this series is the second instalment of the Projek series.
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While Projek: Anchor SPM presented an ideal boarding school environment, High Council presents the toxicity that still exists within boarding school walls.
So, if you’re a fan of the first, then you’re really going to like this one.
#5 It’s the ultimate fight of heroes: who will win it all?
Intense fight scenes and heroes against villains.
We’re almost at the exciting end. This means after all the curves and bends; we finally get to see the series come to a conclusion as well as who ultimately becomes the winner-rules-all ‘kepala’ of the school.
Subscribe to Astro now and catch High Council!
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The final episode premieres 18 Mar only on Astro GO/On Demand.
If you just cannot move on or you wanna get on the High Council bandwagon, stream High Council every Saturday (On Demand and Astro Go), or watch it at 9pm every Monday on Astro Ria.
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