
Provocative (2025)
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Taufik Batisah as Irfan Johari
Episodes 86
Episode 1 - Shadows of the Past
Tess Ho, once a high-flying socialite, is released from a 10-year prison sentence for the attempted murder of her ex-husband Pierce. Struggling to adjust to her new reality and her insecurities, she tries to piece together what really happened the night of the poisoning. Meanwhile, Nadrah, a compassionate doctor who testified against Tess, faces her own dilemmas as she juggles between her clinic's expansion plans, her family and fear of repercussions from Tess.
Read MoreEpisode 2 - Crossroads of Truth
Tension mounts as Caleb secretly investigates Tess. Venya's attempts at bringing Tess and her parents together are futile, resulting in an awkward exchange with Sivan. Nadrah is emboldened by Irfan to pursue her dreams of setting up a free clinic.
Read MoreEpisode 3 - Secrets and Ties
Sivan's freewheeling lifestyle is turned upside down upon the return of his by-the-book secretary. Caleb's personal life sheds a light on the secrets he is hiding. Tess balances her degrading new job with her investigation into her suspects.
Read MoreEpisode 4 - Breaking Point
Problems mount for Tess when she gets fired from her job. Nadrah and Melody are excited when Pierce agrees to a meeting to invest in their free clinic.
Read MoreEpisode 5 - Healing Shadows
Pierce helps Clarissa process through her traumatic experience after Zoe's apparent suicide. Venya goes for an interview at Sivan's firm, but the process doesn't go as smoothly as she thought it would.
Read MoreEpisode 6 - Shifting Responsibilities
When Sivan injures his back, Venya helps by covering his various work responsibilities in the community. Tess takes over Sienna from Pierce but faces challenges from the staff. Irfan struggles when he misses out on a lucrative property deal.
Read MoreEpisode 7 - Unintended Consequences
Nadrah's excitement at winning the Most Caring Award for her clinic turns into a publicity nightmare. Sivan tries to fend off Desiree while Caleb introduces his mother Linda to Hui Qing and Tony.
Read MoreEpisode 8 - Plans and Perils
It is Tony's birthday and Hui Qing hatches a birthday celebration plan which severely backfires. Sivan tries to help Venya with her examination revision while Linda tests Caleb's patience with her melodrama.
Read MoreEpisode 9 - Shifting Loyalties and Uncertain Futures
Determined to be a better daughter, Tess decides to move back in with Tony and Hui Qing. Nadrah is not so sure if her clinic will survive the aftermath of the bad publicity.
Read MoreEpisode 10 - Pressure and Protection: Tensions Rising
Sivan has to suck up to a potential client who treats everyone with disrespect. Tony gets stressed out when Tess goes overboard as his caregiver, following his heart attack.
Read MoreEpisode 11 - Boundaries Tested and Alliances Fractured
Caleb gets a little too close for Tess's liking, leading her to do a background check on him. Nadrah and Melody disagree over the handling of the paid award scandal.
Read MoreEpisode 12 - Secrets, Threats, and Unsettling Encounters
More trouble for Nadrah when several patient records go missing in the clinic. Venya is accosted by a loanshark while Tony runs into an old friend with a strange habit.
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Tony and Hui Qing open up their home for a reunion dinner celebration with members of the Jalan Kasih community. Sivan offends Venya when he assumes she is involved with loansharks. Caleb is suspicious when a man claiming to be his uncle tries to borrow money from Linda.
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Everything seems to go wrong for Tess while hosting a group of socialites having their hen party at Sienna. Caleb finds out the truth about what his Uncle Eric has gotten mixed up in. Irfan is caught off guard by his client Ah Huay's unreasonable demands.
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Tess faces the aftermath of her hospitalisation, trying to piece together who might be behind her mysterious poisoning. Nadrah reluctantly attends a socialite event where she unexpectedly makes a connection with a potential investor. Caleb uncovers disturbing truths about his father's past.
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Venya and Sivan continue their charade of a workplace relationship. Hua Jie orchestrates a nostalgic moment between Tess and Pierce, but their unresolved issues bubble to the surface.
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Clarissa and Pierce face public backlash over their engagement. Vasundra intends to show her daughter that Sivan is living well without her.
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Nadrah and Melody find an investor for their business, but he gives them the runaround. Tess discovers she can put her sewing skills to good use to reconnect with Annette.
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Clarissa's interview with The Prattler goes according to plan until Pierce gets distracted by an urgent work matter. Irfan steps in to give Nadrah some timely advice regarding her on-again-off-again business deal with Damien.
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Venya and Sivan's fake relationship faces a major test. Hui Qing tries to bond with Annette but it didn't end up well. Eesha's viral video showcasing Tess' handcrafted jacket triggers unexpected emotions.
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Clarissa proves herself indispensable to Pierce as she helps him to navigate a business PR crisis. Nadrah's dinner with Damien yields unexpected results.
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Tess tries to improve Sienna's business with a series of marketing promotions that upset Pierce. Sivan and Venya deal with a tricky client who refuses to cooperate.
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Sivan and Venya work together to uncover the truth behind Mr Poh's child abuse case. Farisha rebels against Nadrah and Irfan because of a sleepover at a friend's place.
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Hui Qing gives Nadrah advice on how to deal with Farisha. Caleb decides to push on with finding his father's mistress.
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Caleb chases down a lead based on new information, and regrets what he learns. Meanwhile, Nadrah tries to mend bridges with a resistant Tess.
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Venya tries to help when she finds out that Sivan is financially unstable. Hui Qing and Tony reaches out to Linda upon learning that she has health anxieties while Irfan is propositioned by a client.
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Hui Qing organises a picnic at the park, hoping to matchmake Linda with Tiger Sam. Venya and Sivan are still at war and things get worse when Vasundra shows up.
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Tess has to mediate when Jolene and Shermeen get into a scuffle. Sivan is back to working solo in his office while Linda surprisingly enjoys herself at work.
Read MoreEpisode 29
Tess regrets challenging Shermeen to a style battle. Tony fears his past is catching up with him. Tiger Sam is concerned that Jolene is turning to a life of crime.
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Tony struggles with keeping a secret from his family and enlists Tiger Sam's help. Caleb tries to encourage Tess not to back down from her investigation. Vasundra helps Sivan to see that he needs Venya in the office.
Read MoreEpisode 31
Tess suspects that Raj, her ex-PA who now owns a successful fashion label, could be the one who framed her for poisoning Pierce. Linda gets upset with Tiger Sam when she thinks that he is being cold with her.
Read MoreEpisode 32
Nadrah's Free Clinic faces unexpected challenges on its opening day. Tess sets a trap to expose Xander's vendetta, but his unexpected breakdown reveals deeper issues.
Read MoreEpisode 33
Xander gives Tess a piece of information that helps her with her investigation on Raj. Nadrah struggles to convince Aida to accept the part-time job. Hua Jie and Clarissa engage in a battle over Pierce which ends with Hua Jie making a shocking suggestion.
Read MoreEpisode 34
Tess takes a bold step against Raj by exposing his shady business practices in an online video, setting off a tense power play. Meanwhile, Pierce finds out the truth behind those love notes he received from Tess.
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Linda uncovers the real reason why Tiger Sam has been staying away from her. Karine struggles with guilt and considers resigning from Raj's company.
Read MoreEpisode 36
With Siti still on home leave, Farah and Farisha have to pull their weight at home, but Farisha's reluctance leads to a mishap. Hua Jie is convinced that there are mysterious forces at work that have been targeting her.
Read MoreEpisode 37
Worried about Hua Jie, Pierce installs security cameras in her unit to keep an eye on her, much to her chagrin. Caleb is not pleased that Tiger Sam didn't heed his instruction to stay away from Linda.
Read MoreEpisode 38
Clarissa reveals to Pierce that Hua Jie is the one orchestrating all the misfortune on herself. Nadrah is thrilled when she thinks Tess and Caleb are seeing each other.
Read MoreEpisode 39
Sivan is hit by rumours of him being a dirty lawyer. Nadrah worries about Tess' reaction to Pierce's upcoming wedding with Clarissa.
Read MoreEpisode 40
A hopeful Jolene shows Tess her portfolio, but Tess gives her the brush off. Venya has some harsh words for Sivan when he loses his head after another run-in with Derrick.
Read MoreEpisode 41
Tiger Sam blows his top when he finds birth control pills in Jolene's bag. Amira encourages Irfan to step in and give Farah some fatherly advice as she enters womanhood.
Read MoreEpisode 42
Aida proves herself to be more and more indispensable to Nadrah both at work and at home. Vasundra finds out about the fake relationship between Venya and Sivan.
Read MoreEpisode 43
Tony and Hui Qing find themselves victims of harassment, and Tony reveals a secret to Tiger Sam. Nadrah tries to convince Irfan to help Aida and Amira when they find themselves in a difficult situation.
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Tiger Sam and Tony hatch a plan to be rid of Victor once and for all. Caleb meets Ace, a precocious young boy who is keen on becoming a police officer.
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Irfan and Amira seem to be getting closer when Amira reveals she want to be a property agent. Caleb learns that Ace may have some health-related issues.
Read MoreEpisode 46
Irfan hopes to be crowned property agent of the year at the annual awards ceremony with the help of his lucky charm Nadrah. Shufen is upset when Caleb decides to take Tess' advice over hers.
Read MoreEpisode 47
Caleb gets back his bone marrow transplant match test results, and makes a surprising discovery. Hui Qing is concerned when she finds out how Tony is entangled with Victor.
Read MoreEpisode 48
Tess injures her back and Nadrah steps in to help, which inadvertently results in them revisiting Pierce's poisoning. Caleb and Henry investigate a forgery case involving the Free Clinic, leading to suspicions about a locum there.
Read MoreEpisode 49
Venya's confrontation with Joseph turns dangerous when he traps her. Tess and Nadrah dig deeper into the events surrounding Pierce's poisoning.
Read MoreEpisode 50
Tess inches closer to uncovering the truth about Emily's connection to Pierce's poisoning. Clarissa's ruthless drive to secure her dream wedding venue pulls Venya into the mix, leading to a disastrous "accident".
Read MoreEpisode 51
Tiger Sam's protective instincts contradict Tony's steady wisdom as he wrestles with how best to protect Jolene. The tangled web around Zoe's death tightens as Tess pushes forward in her investigation.
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An excited Jolene attends a special event wearing an outfit handpicked by Max, but things soon go downhill for her. Ace shares great news with Caleb that he has found a bone marrow donor. However, the donor's identity remains a mystery.
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Nadrah, troubled by the fact that Irfan is still upset with her for failing to show up for the award ceremony, goes out of her way to make up for it. Jolene is devastated to learn what Max did to her the night before.
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Sivan decides he needs to make a drastic change in his life to forget Venya. At home, Farah and Farisha get into trouble with Siti.
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Hui Qing gets a taste of what a life without Tony would be like. Sivan meets his perfect other half while Irfan prepares to depart for Batam for work.
Read MoreEpisode 56
Tony is worried when he thinks that he is being followed by a suspicious character. Tess is feeling low about not being able to expose Clarissa's role in framing her.
Read MoreEpisode 57
Things are going well for Sivan and Sangeetha, until Venya reveals Sangeetha's true nature. Tess attempts to expose Clarissa as a liar, but a spanner is thrown in the works.
Read MoreEpisode 58
With Irfan away, Nadrah feels the heat from Mariam who is upset that she is not doing enough to bring her husband back home. Caleb discovers an interesting lead about his father while on the pretext of helping Sivan tidy up his messy office.
Read MoreEpisode 59
Tony's reunion with a long-lost friend turns sour when Victor shows up demanding payback. Meanwhile, the strained relationship between Nadrah and Amira continues.
Read MoreEpisode 60
Tess and Sivan suspect Caleb may not truly be on their side. Irfan makes use of Mariam to change Nadrah's mind about investing in an overseas property.
Read MoreEpisode 61
Jonny comes to Tony's rescue when Victor corners him in a situation that nearly costs him his life. After nearly losing Sivan, Tess pulls herself together and decides to pursue vengeance with renewed vigour.
Read MoreEpisode 62
Clarissa grows jealous when Pierce enlists Tess to help him on a project. Sivan discovers that it is Venya and not Vasundra who has been nursing him back to health.
Read MoreEpisode 63
Tess ramps up her plan to expose Clarissa as she plants seeds of doubt in Pierce's mind. Meanwhile, Sivan, Caleb, Raj and Xander set traps and surveillance around Clarissa, including plotting a very risky staged accident that could be fatal.
Read MoreEpisode 64
Venya is still upset over her fractured relationship with Sivan. The rift between Nadrah and Mariam deepens as they clash over taking care of Farisha and Farah when they fell ill.
Read MoreEpisode 65
Tess gaslights Clarissa into thinking that she is having an affair with Pierce. Venya gets a phone call from a relative and her life is turned upside down.
Read MoreEpisode 66
It is a cat and mouse game as Tess sets a trap for Clarissa not realising Clarissa is doing the same to her. Mariam turns to a Bomoh for help when she feels her relationship with Irfan is threatened by Nadrah.
Read MoreEpisode 67
Tess finally clears her name, but she has other obstacles to face. Caleb, meanwhile, becomes an online laughingstock no thanks to Pierce.
Read MoreEpisode 68
Venya struggles to keep Viknesh away from the community. Mariam tries to find out more about Damien’s relationship with Nadrah.
Read MoreEpisode 69
Caleb serves the last day of his suspension and is greeted with bad news by Henry. Tess tries to bond with Annette when she returns to Singapore.
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Shirley cuts short her overseas trip after hearing what happened to Pierce and Clarissa. Annette has something up her sleeve when she visits Sienna.
Read MoreEpisode 71
With Venya juggling extra shifts to make ends meet, Sivan steps in to watch over Viknesh without telling her. Caleb faces his own struggles with unemployment, clashing with everyone intent on helping him.
Read MoreEpisode 72
Tess goes to great lengths to help an ex-offender rebuild her confidence and bond with her daughter. Venya panics when Viknesh goes missing.
Read MoreEpisode 73
Tiger Sam tries to connect with Jolene but soon realises he is out of his depth. In Irfan’s absence, Nadrah continues to clash with Mariam at home.
Read MoreEpisode 74
Hui Qing realises she has wronged Tess and is determined to make amends. Meanwhile, Nadrah makes a shocking discovery about Irfan.
Read MoreEpisode 75
Nadrah goes on a hunt to find out who Irfan might be having an affair with. Mariam finally confronts Damien about his relationship with Nadrah.
Read MoreEpisode 76
Nadrah finds an unlikely ally in Melody when Melody realises what she is going through. Hui Qing discovers that her older sister has severe dementia.
Read MoreEpisode 77
Venya introduces Viknesh to a friend from Malaysia, hoping that she will be able to take Viknesh in. Nadrah sets a trap for Irfan, but is in for a rude surprise.
Read MoreEpisode 78
As Nadrah contemplates her next step in her marriage, she gets an invitation from Tess to join her on her overseas trip. Hui Qing has to decide whether Hui Hong is better off with Charlene or Sophie’s family.
Read MoreEpisode 79
Tensions rise as Venya and Sivan argue over Rani’s ability to take care of Viknesh. Mariam’s world falls apart as Nadrah decides to leave home and Irfan insists on flaunting his relationship with Aida.
Read MoreEpisode 80
Caleb finds himself thrust into a new and unfamiliar role at Sienna. Viknesh begins to grow and mature with more stability around him.
Read MoreEpisode 81
Amira warns Irfan against toying with Aida’s feelings, but Irfan appears unconcerned. Caleb finally gets to know Tiger Sam better.
Read MoreEpisode 82
Jonny strikes a deal with a gang that lands him in serious trouble, until Tony’s unexpected intervention. Caleb’s first day on the job at Sienna leads to friction between him and Shufen.
Read MoreEpisode 83
To revive her fashion career, Tess tries bringing a talented fashion designer out of hibernation but faces an uphill battle. Venya is overly strict with Sivan and Viknesh when they are both down with a cold.
Read MoreEpisode 84
It is Sivan and Viknesh’s turn to play doctor when Venya falls ill. Mariam is not happy when Farah and Farisha enlist Aida’s help in planning a welcome home party for Nadrah.
Read MoreEpisode 85
Caleb bumps into someone from his past who makes life difficult for him at work. Mariam is concerned about Irfan and Nadrah’s relationship and decides to take matters into her own hands.
Read MoreEpisode 86
Tess struggles to motivate an uninspired Luca, who is unable to create the collection he promised her. Caleb hatches a plan to put his nemesis in his place.
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