Santau Perempuan Terlarang
Santau Perempuan Terlarang is a Malaysian psychological horror thriller inspired by a true story. It follows Iqbal, a struggling actor desperate for fame, who seeks help…
Drama, Mystery • Series • 2025 • 1 season
Starring: Emma Maembong, Nabil Aqil, Fadlan Hazim
Created by: Faizal Nadxaman
S1 E1 - Episode 1
Iqbal is a talented but overlooked actor struggling to establish himself in Malaysia's entertainment industry. Repeated disappointments, financial hardship, and competition from popular star Ako Danial strain his relationship with his fiancée, Maria. His desperation makes him vulnerable to promises of supernatural assistance, placing him on a dangerous path toward Sapora, a mysterious woman believed to possess extraordinary powers.
Dec 18, 2025
S1 E2 - Episode 2
The storyline explores Iqbal's growing desperation for recognition and the temptation of seeking success through supernatural means. Maman's introduction of Sapora offers an alternative to the career opportunities Iqbal has been unable to secure through his own efforts. Behind the promise of spiritual treatment lies a dangerous influence that threatens his independence and relationships.
Dec 22, 2025
S1 E3 - Episode 3
The drama's central conflict concerns the transformation of Iqbal's professional fortunes following his association with Sapora. Opportunities and recognition that once seemed impossible become connected to an unsettling supernatural arrangement. As ambition competes with personal responsibility, the story examines how the pursuit of fame can make someone increasingly dependent on a force they do not understand.
Dec 25, 2025
S1 E4 - Episode 4
Iqbal's relationship with Maria forms an important emotional dimension of the supernatural thriller. His uncertain future, personal ambitions, and involvement with Sapora create competing demands between romantic commitment and professional success. The season explores the consequences of pursuing a seemingly perfect future through promises that conceal disturbing obligations.
Dec 29, 2025
S1 E5 - Episode 5
The mystery surrounding Sapora provides a darker dimension to Iqbal's pursuit of fame. Behind her supernatural abilities lies a history involving betrayal, suffering, and a longstanding desire for revenge. Her connection to the past raises questions about whether her interest in Iqbal comes from his ambitions or from something far more personal and deeply rooted.
Jan 1, 2026
S1 E6 - Episode 6
The season's supernatural conflict centers on the hidden cost of Iqbal's association with Sapora. The promise of effortless success becomes inseparable from a forbidden arrangement involving obedience, control, and dangerous consequences. The threat extends beyond Iqbal himself, making the safety of his loved ones an essential part of the story's escalating stakes.
Jan 5, 2026
S1 E7 - Episode 7
Sapora's mysterious history introduces the theme of vengeance across generations. Once connected to a royal household, she carries the consequences of an earlier betrayal and seeks retribution through supernatural power. Iqbal's resemblance to a figure from her past creates a disturbing connection between his contemporary ambitions and a much older conflict.
Jan 8, 2026
S1 E8 - Episode 8
The psychological horror of the series emerges from Iqbal's struggle between enjoying his newfound popularity and recognizing the dangers associated with Sapora. The possibility that his achievements are no longer entirely under his control challenges his understanding of success. Meanwhile, the supernatural obligations surrounding his relationship with Sapora threaten everything he originally hoped to protect.
Jan 12, 2026
S1 E9 - Episode 9
The season's central themes of manipulation, ambition, and supernatural revenge converge around Iqbal's increasingly dangerous predicament. Sapora's desire to settle an ancient grievance stands in conflict with his hopes for a successful career and a stable personal life. The story raises the question of whether someone who has benefited from a forbidden pact can escape its consequences without losing what matters most.
Jan 15, 2026
S1 E10 - Episode 10
The concluding installment marks the endpoint of Season 1's exploration of fame, temptation, and supernatural exploitation. Iqbal's involvement with Sapora, her connection to a centuries-old betrayal, and the threat against his loved ones form the central conflicts surrounding the finale. The series ultimately examines the moral and personal price of seeking extraordinary success through forces beyond human control.
Jan 19, 2026
About This Show
Santau Perempuan Terlarang
Santau Perempuan Terlarang is a Malaysian psychological horror thriller inspired by a true story. It follows Iqbal, a struggling actor desperate for fame, who seeks help from Sapora, a mysterious woman with supernatural powers. After entering a forbidden pact, his career suddenly flourishes, but success comes at a terrifying cost. As dark secrets unfold, Iqbal must confront the consequences of ambition, obsession, and black magic.
Drama, Mystery • TV Series • 2025
