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Season 1 – Sugar

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A private detective struggles with personal demons as he investigates the disappearance of a Hollywood producer's beloved granddaughter.
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Sugar — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A modern noir steeped in the classic tradition, Sugar could use stronger clues to go along with its ample style, but Colin Farrell's cool performance keeps things compelling.

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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic Billed as “genre-bending,” spanning film noir, sci-fi, and Westerns, with some global gangster intrigue thrown into the mix. What it really is, though, is a surprisingly good crime drama with an awful lot of unnecessary adornment Apr 15, 2024 Full Review Lauren Sarner New York Post It’s like a checklist of the genre, but it’s light on its feet and proceeds smoothly enough that it doesn’t feel like a mere checklist. Apr 8, 2024 Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone Please. People want to see the show you are trying to make, not an endless warm-up for that show. Apr 5, 2024 Full Review Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews The conclusion to the central mystery is rushed, which is the biggest casualty, as the viewer has high hopes for its resolution. The series as a whole is not something to be dismissed, however, as there really is some magic in Sugar. Rated: 3/5 Oct 20, 2024 Full Review Carmen Paddock Movies We Texted About Sugar has one of the most promising and audacious premises in recent memory, which counts for much in this risk-averse world of film and television entertainment... the result is a noble failure. Sep 17, 2024 Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz Farrell is charming but muted and likable enough, but still hard to read and crack. His best chemistry comes with costar Amy Ryan, who has shown equal capability for light comedy and dark drama and here leans towards the latter. Rated: 8/10 Jul 27, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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MB C Sugar is a stylish neo-noir crime drama streaming on Apple TV+, recently renewed for a second season. It follows John Sugar (Colin Farrell), a compassionate private investigator with a deep love for classic cinema, as he searches for the missing granddaughter of a Hollywood mogul. What begins as a conventional mystery gradually shifts into something far stranger — and more ambitious...... The series pays elegant homage to film noir, blending black-and-white sequences with vibrant colors to reflect Sugar’s psychological state. With its jazz-infused score, surreal editing, and sharp cinematography, Sugar creates a dreamlike world suspended between past and present....... The show’s strength lies in its bold aesthetic and Colin Farrell’s nuanced performance. However, a late narrative twist — revealing Sugar as an alien — recontextualizes everything, and while conceptually daring, it may arrive too late for full emotional impact. Some supporting characters lack development, and certain scenes feel stretched or overly cryptic....... Ultimately, Sugar is a polarizing but memorable experiment in genre storytelling. It's a visual treat for cinephiles and noir fans, though its unconventional structure may not appeal to everyone...... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/16/25 Full Review Nicole Y A great crime drama with a twist that didn’t have to be. Just like I pretend the last episode of BSG didn’t happen, I blocked out that twist. Otherwise, great performances by Colin and the crew and he gets to drive the sweeeeetest car. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Rob G Promising Pilot and Premise That Fail Hard from Lack of Effort I really wanted to like this show. On early episodes, Farrell’s performance really sells this version of hard boiled “cerce la femme” detective. In particular, I loved his chemistry with Amy Ryan, and the homeless man watching his car. Sure, there were some clunky transitions - two scenes with dialogue interspersed confusingly, an insistence showing dozens of clips from, fetishized Golden Age cinema. Nevertheless, I was happy to find a neo noir with a compelling performance, and was along for the ride. But then, somewhere around 3 episodes in, it felt like the entire cast and crew got together for drinks and decided, “We should all stop trying completely.” All chemistry immediately evaporates, as do the emotional stakes of the plot. See, for example, a scene of Dennis Boutsikaris and Anna Gunn speaking with a doctor, who tells them “he’s alive. Well, by alive, I mean, he’s a vegetable,” while both stare blankly. Mind you, all this is before “the twist.” Personally, I’d be so into a twist of this nature (noir and sci fi are some of my favorite genres) IF it’s told with solid performances and an emotional core. Im “Sugar,” however, I’d already stopped caring about any character in the show about two hours earlier. In fairness, this is not a full review, because I stopped watching after 5 episodes. To me, “Sugar” feels less like an homage to The Big Sleep or Chinatown, and more like another kind of throwback- mid 2000s low effort lineup filler, with one or two respected actors leading the cast just to lend some credibility. If you want to watch, I’d recommend checking out the pilot, and then just imagining the rest of the season. Chances are, the images in your mind will run laps around the actual show. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 04/27/25 Full Review Audience Member Collns needed a paycheck, poor acting, cast is horrible, story and writing are horrible and slow. They repeated story line from episodes 1-3 from4 to 8. Drama, crime, I love. Knew the outcome in 3 episodes. Don't waste your time. Collin, turn down some roles occasionally. Your to good for this crap show. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review Gareth v While this film noir/sci-fi mystery has some twists that can baffle, at the heart of it there is a decent story that keeps you hooked. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/25 Full Review Avindu G With the high-end performances by the star studded cast and the spectacular story Sugar takes spectators on a sweet wild journey. It was puzzling how of a PI and an obsessive movie fanatic fit in together and the final twist ushers the white light of logic and sense. Flashbacks of movies and the classical music adds a sleekness to this mysterious story. Visuals and special effects were neat and clean. Opening score is excellent with the core of yhe story. After all what Sugar witness he sees the humanness and till then it was simply a wonderful story that would inspired, surprised and thoroughly entertaining. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 5, 2024 Olivia After solving a case in Japan, private eye John Sugar returns to Los Angeles to help find a missing woman with ties to a Hollywood legend. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 5, 2024 These People, These Places Sugar suspects Melanie's not telling the full story; meanwhile, he and Ruby may not be the only ones looking into the mysterious body in Olivia's trunk. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 12, 2024 Shibuya Crossing Melanie and Sugar get caught in a dicey situation and make a new enemy; Sugar reunites with old friends, but he senses some are keeping secrets. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 19, 2024 Starry-Eyed Sugar and Melanie track down Olivia's friend, who shares disturbing information about Davy and his family; Davy and Kenny dig into Sugar's past. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 26, 2024 Boy in the Corner Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar's dark side; Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague; Davy makes a tragic decision. Details Episode 6 Aired May 3, 2024 Go Home Sugar thinks he's made a break in the case; when a double cross forces him to do the unthinkable, he turns to Melanie and Henry for help. Details Episode 7 Aired May 10, 2024 The Friends You Keep Sugar's fears for the safety of his friends lead him to a clandestine gathering, where he learns a dangerous secret and the truth about Olivia. Details Episode 8 Aired May 17, 2024 Farewell A shocking realization points Sugar toward a discovery that changes everything. Details
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Season Info

Director
Fernando Meirelles, Adam Arkin
Creator
Mark Protosevich
Executive Producer
Colin Farrell, Fernando Meirelles, Simon Kinberg, Mark Protosevich, Sam Catlin, Audrey Chon, Scott Greenberg, Chip Vucelich, Adam Arkin
Screenwriter
Donald Joh, Mark Protosevich, David Rosen, Sam Catlin
Network
Apple TV+
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 5, 2024
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