KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — Viu, the pan-Asian streaming service, is kicking off 2026 with its first original series of the year, Kelas Belakang, a high school drama that explores student stereotypes and hidden potential. 

Directed by Nurhanisham Muhammad, nicknamed Labu, and produced by Independent Pictures, the series follows top student Iman Kirana as she tutors Class 5 Fikir, a group labelled hopeless and lazy, only to discover the unique strengths behind each student.