{"id":54259,"date":"2026-03-04T12:00:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T04:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/?p=54259&preview=true&preview_id=54259"},"modified":"2026-03-05T16:43:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T08:43:32","slug":"heavens-reign-walid-a-thriller-of-faith-and-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viu.com\/ott\/viuscene\/heavens-reign-walid-a-thriller-of-faith-and-power\/","title":{"rendered":"Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid): The Next Chapter After Bidaah"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Looking for a gripping follow\u2011up after Bidaah (Broken Heaven)? Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) is here\u2014and it\u2019s darker, bolder, and even more provocative. This 12\u2011episode Viu Original Malaysian thriller<\/strong><\/a>, created by the same powerhouse duo Erma Fatima (writer) and Pali Yahya (director), dives deeper into the world of Jihad Ummah and the thin line between devotion and deception.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Premiering 26 February 2026 exclusively on Viu, the series reunites audiences with Walid while introducing a larger regional canvas through a Malaysia\u2013Indonesia collaboration, led by Malaysian icon Faizal Hussein and Indonesian star Olla Ramlan.<\/span><\/p>

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You can start watching the full series here: <\/span>Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) full episodes on Viu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

What Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) Is About<\/span><\/h4>

Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) picks up the spiritual and psychological threads that made <\/span>Bidaah (Broken Heaven)<\/strong><\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>a hit, but raises the stakes to a national\u2014and even regional\u2014level.<\/span><\/p>

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Walid (Faizal Hussein), once the feared leader of the Jihad Ummah sect, is arrested when authorities finally move against his deviant teachings. During a violent ambush, he makes a shocking escape and disappears into the mountains, where he begins quietly rebuilding his circle of loyal followers.<\/span><\/p>

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In hiding, Walid enters into a fragile alliance with Habiburrahman (Aqasha), a charismatic preacher whose soft\u2011spoken sermons conceal ruthless ambition. Together they dream of a larger empire built in the name of faith\u2014but beneath the pious surface, their partnership slowly turns into a silent war for power, loyalty and control.<\/span><\/p>

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Back in the city, Walid\u2019s estranged wife Ummi Hafizah (Marisa Yasmin) refuses to let Jihad Ummah fall back into darkness. Determined to reclaim the community and restore true teachings, she finds herself pulled toward the same corrupting forces that once trapped Walid\u2014recognition, authority, and the intoxicating weight of being seen as a saviour.<\/span><\/p>

Returning from Cairo is Ustaz Fateh (Dato\u2019 A. Tamimi Siregar), Walid\u2019s former mentor. Horrified by what his old student has become, he commits to a final, desperate mission: to save both Walid and Ummi Hafizah before ego, pride and illusion consume them completely.<\/span><\/p>

Across 12 tightly\u2011written episodes, Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) becomes a tense chess match where every prayer, sermon and alliance hides another move on the board.<\/span><\/p>

Episode 1\u20132: The Fall and the Alliance<\/span><\/h4>

Episode 1 \u2013 \u201cThe Escape\u201d<\/b><\/p>

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Walid is in custody for leading a deviant sect when a violent ambush turns the transfer into chaos. He seizes the moment, vanishing into the shadows while many of his followers are arrested and interrogated. As the authorities tighten their grip, loyalty begins to fracture\u2014and a mysterious protector emerges, hinting that Walid\u2019s story is far from over.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Episode 2 \u2013 \u201cEmpire of Faith\u201d<\/b><\/p>

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Hidden in the mountains, Walid meets Habiburrahman, whose charisma and seemingly noble intent impress even the jaded ex\u2011leader. As the two men dream of expanding their influence, their alliance becomes the seed of a new \u201cempire of faith.\u201d Meanwhile, Ummi Hafizah works to regain control of Jihad Ummah, even if it means stepping into the role she once fought against.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

These opening episodes lay out the central tension: Is Heaven\u2019s reign about God\u2014or about the men who claim to speak for Him?<\/span><\/p>

Cast: Malaysia\u2013Indonesia Powerhouse<\/span><\/h4>

Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) brings together a \u201cBest of Nusantara\u201d ensemble, uniting Malaysian and Indonesian stars in a story deeply rooted in shared regional faith and culture.<\/span><\/p>

Faizal Hussein as Walid<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>

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\u2013 The former Jihad Ummah leader, more dangerous than ever now that he operates from the shadows.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Aqasha as Habiburrahman<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>

\"Aqasha<\/p>

\u2013 A polished preacher whose calm presence masks a calculating, manipulative mind.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Dato\u2019 A. Tamimi Siregar as Ustaz Fateh<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>

\"Dato\u2019<\/p>

\u2013 Walid\u2019s Al\u2011Azhar\u2011educated mentor, returning from Cairo to rescue his wayward student and the community at large.<\/span><\/p>

Marisa Yasmin as Ummi Hafizah<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>

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\u2013 Walid\u2019s ex\u2011wife, torn between spiritual duty and the intoxicating pull of authority.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Vanidah Imran as Ummi Rabiatul<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>

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\u2013 A key figure in the religious network whose loyalties and convictions will be tested.\u200b<\/span><\/p>

Olla Ramlan as Raras Kartika<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>

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\u2013 An Indonesian figure whose presence underlines the cross\u2011border reach of the conflict and adds another layer of intrigue.<\/span><\/p>

The supporting cast also includes familiar faces from <\/span>Bidaah<\/span><\/i>, reinforcing that Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) is the next evolution of this shared universe rather than a simple sequel.<\/span><\/p>

Why You\u2019ll Love Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid)<\/span><\/h4>
  1. A Spiritual Thriller With Real-World Bite<\/b><\/li><\/ol>

    Where <\/span>Bidaah<\/span><\/i> focused on exposing one cult from the inside, Heaven\u2019s Reign (Walid) widens the lens to ask bigger questions:<\/span><\/p>

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