ArticleTác giả : Mark Hobart (2006)
Among the new genres of Indonesian television broadcasting, real-life crime and supernatural reality TV are of particular interest, because they were exceptionally popular for a time and aroused grave concern among intellectuals and the political e´lite.
A close examination of both kinds of programming, however, suggests that their narrative structure is largely conservative and about reaffirming the social order against threat. In which case, why are e´lites so worried about such programmes? An analysis of broadsheet commentary reveals some remarkable preconceptions among the e´lite about the masses in Indonesia. Finally, a consideration of how Indonesians understand and engage with... 
