Air Date
May 28, 2021
Episodes
6 episodes
Mr Kiasu 2.0
Season 1
Overview
Mr. Kiasu has been fired, but true to his never-say-die, die-die-never-lose, lose-lose-muststill-win attitude, he aims to bounce back, improve himself and possibly even fall in love. He is caught in the idiosyncrasies of a modern world of tech-startups, fusion-health-sportactivities and the growing focus of mental-wellness, as we see a fresh adaptation of the beloved character of Mr Kiasu, the well-meaning, made-with-love personification of every Singaporean’s “Kiasu” nature. However, Kiasu’s attempts to become a better person are put to the test by young upstart Blake, symbolistic of how even the “Kiasu-est” of us are challenged by a competitive, constantly progressing future.
Episodes
1. New Beginnings Never End Well
Mr Kiasu faces off with Blake, a new competitor at work in SaboTech, a modern tech startup. Will he “out-kiasu” his rival, or risk losing his job?
2. Love Hurts
Kiasu attempts to come to terms with his unemployment at the hands of Blake by joining a Martial Arts gym. He attempts to get the attention of an attractive woman, Ai Swee, but must first overcome his inner demons.
3. Kiasu v Blake, Round 2
Newly employed as a cleaner in his old workplace, Kiasu wants his old job back, and plots to force out the truth of Blake's involvement in getting him fired in the first place.
4. A Strange Love Story
Kiasu joins Ai Swee and Ming in a dinner gathering, mistakenly assuming that it was to be a date. Not to give up his agenda of dating Ai Swee, Kiasu competes with Ming over her attention.
5. If Your Therapist Looks Like This, Get a Refund
After messing up his friendship with Ai Swee, Kiasu is determined to change for the better through therapy. However, he runs into Blake at his therapy session, and the two must work together to grow beyond their selfish nature.
6. SaboTech Goes Under, Kiasu Goes Over
When Danny announces the permanent closure of SaboTech, Kiasu and the rest of the freshly retrenched staff must team up to take back what is rightfully theirs.
