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Season 1 – Sugar

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An enigmatic 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 04/15/2024
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 Go to Full Review
Lauren Sarner New York Post 04/08/2024
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. Go to Full Review
Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 04/05/2024
Please. People want to see the show you are trying to make, not an endless warm-up for that show. Go to Full Review
Marta Medina Pérez mundoCine Aug 13
4/5
Sugar is a series as addictive as sugar itself. A refreshing addition to the television noir canon that honors its roots while carving out its own path with a singular twist that’s bound to divide audiences and spark conversation. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Hayley Croke Loud and Clear Reviews 10/20/2024
3/5
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. Go to Full Review
Carmen Paddock Movies We Texted About 09/17/2024
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. Go to Full Review
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Edward L @Glyndower Jan 30 More rubbish from the awful Colin Farrell, one of Hollywood's worst 'actors'. See more S T @RT43334155 Nov 22 Colin makes the series fun to watch but all DEI inserts make it somewhat dull. See more Steve A @RT92021794 Nov 4 Awesome Loved it!....can't wait to see what happens Colin and the rest of the cast is incredible! See more Jeremiah J @RT86060099 Jul 15 Excellent. I like very few shows now and this show has a message without trying to push “the message” that many people were getting tired of the last four years. It touches on things that made Hollywood great many years ago and also gave us something new. This is how you make shows. See more MB C @MB.Cinema May 16 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...... See more Nicole Y @RT86245892 May 3 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. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

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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