
Dangerous Liaisons(2022)
A pair of scheming ex-lovers attempt to exploit others by using the power of seduction. TV adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' classic 18th Century novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses".


Former socialite and much-reviled Tess (Roz Pho), is released from 10 years of imprisonment for attempting to poison her wealthy husband. She's now back to atone for the past, retrieve her children and find out the truth of who framed her. Nadrah (Adlina Adil), a successful doctor, is blindsided by her husband's request to bring another woman into their marriage. Venya (Eswari Gunasagar), with a mysterious past, is intent on burying her dark secrets as she rebuilds a new life for herself. They vow to be each other’s guardian angels, weathering storms and becoming stronger, better people together.
Roz Pho
Tess Ho

Jason Godfrey
Pierce Sim

Taufik Batisah
Irfan Johari

Zijie Zong
Caleb Chan

Michelle Wong
Clarissa Tay

Eswari Gunasagar
Venya Nadarajah
Ebi Shankara
Sivan Anandan
Adlina Adil
Nadrah Latiff

Peter Yu
Tony Ho
Sue Tan
Lim Hui Qing
Provocative is a drama series that first aired in 2025. Created by Manoj Prabhoda Chandran, it stars Roz Pho, Jason Godfrey, Taufik Batisah. Former socialite and much-reviled Tess (Roz Pho), is released from 10 years of imprisonment for attempting to poison her wealthy husband. She's now back to atone for the past, retrieve her children and find out the truth of who framed her. Nadrah (Adlina Adil), a successful doctor, is blindsided by her husband's request to bring another woman into their marriage. Venya (Eswari Gunasagar), with a mysterious past, is intent on burying her dark secrets as she rebuilds a new life for herself. They vow to be each other’s guardian angels, weathering storms and becoming stronger, better people together.
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