One-year-old Asian production house CreAsia Studio and Indonesian streaming giant VISION+ have unveiled their first collaboration – original drama series “My Chef in Crime”.

The eight-part show, developed and produced by CreAsia Studio and commissioned by the MNC Media-owned VISION+, will air in Indonesia in early 2026.

Set against the backdrop of Asian food culture, “My Chef in Crime” follows a former forensic investigator turned chef who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his rival. To clear his name, he applies his forensic expertise to food science experiments, catching the attention of a female detective – his high-school crush.

The series, helmed by Indonesian director Sondang Pratama (“Sajadah Panjang: Sujud Dalam Doa”), is slated to begin production this summer in Indonesia.

The cast has not been confirmed.

“My Chef in Crime” is the brainchild of Thai producer Pornmanus Rattanavich and scriptwriter Nitikarn Pinmuangngarm.

With a creative team from across the region, “My Chef in Crime” is being promoted as an “innovative crime drama that masterfully blends the world of forensic science and food”.

In a joint statement this afternoon, the companies said today that the new show was a “significant milestone”, with a brand-new scripted format and unique local flavours from Southeast Asia.

Led by Jessica Kam as EVP & business head, CreAsia Studio is a joint venture launched in February 2024 between Deepak Dhar and Banijay Entertainment.

CreAsia Studio focuses on local collaborations to create local originals and produce Banijay IP as well as third-party adaptations in Southeast Asia markets.

Speaking about the collaboration, Clarissa Tanoesoedibjo, VISION+’s MD, said she believed the series “will set new benchmarks in the crime genre”.

Kam said today that the series “sets the tone for our vision of bringing locally resonant yet globally appealing content to the market”.

Dhar, founder & group CEO for Banijay Asia & Endemol Shine India, highlighted the mix of crime, food and romance, and said the series was “a bold, original concept that reflects our commitment to delivering premium entertainment across the region”.

“My Chef in Crime” marks the expansion of VISION+’s original drama production activities, which have produced titles such as this year’s comedy-romance,“Culture Shock”, starring Shahabi Sakri as a barista opposite Davina Karamoy and Ajil Ditto.

“Culture Shock” was Netflix’s top show in Indonesia for the week of 24 Feb-2 March – the only local Indonesian title to make #1 on Netflix’s Indonesia list this year so far.

VISION+ is also behind “Have a Nice Date”, directed by Indra Wang, about a young woman who joins a dating app after a break-up; and the eight-episode “Cidro Asmoro” (“Heartbreak of Love”, 2023) about a man’s quest to become a campursari musician. The series was produced by Vision Pictures and directed by Puguh P. S. Admaja.