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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 Apr 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 Apr 8, 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 Apr 5, 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 Aaron Pruner CNET Jul 8, 2026
4/5
Sugar would still fire on all dramatic cylinders if it were solely a brooding detective story. It's all so good from the writing and cinematography to the steadily increasing emotional stakes and nuanced performances of its cast. Go to Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) Jun 18, 2026
4/5
Mark Protosevich’s Sugar is a sleek, genre-bending series that challenges our views on friendship, violence, and humanity. Go to Full Review Marta Medina Pérez mundoCine Aug 13, 2025
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 Read all reviews

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Ian M @RT63347708 Oct 15, 2026 An amazing cast and a fascinating combination of detective story and science fiction. Super entertaining, well worth the watch, will be interesting where season 2 can go See more Brandon H @PagingMrHerman Sep 17, 2026 I was ready to give this show a perfect score. By episode two, I was completely hooked. The noir style, atmosphere, writing, and Colin Farrell’s performance were fantastic. Then they dropped the alien twist. What had been a beautifully crafted noir series suddenly became something completely different, and for me, it took away from what made the show so special in the first place. The final episode did manage to pull me back in, especially toward the end. It was beautifully written, and Colin Farrell is honestly perfect in this role. I’ll definitely watch Season 2, but I really hope the sci-fi element doesn’t overshadow what was such a great noir story. See more Robert L @RT50997601 Sep 13, 2026 Got hooked early by the acting and production values. Eagerly awaiting season 3. See more Benjamin C @bc0822 Sep 7, 2026 Original, superbly written and acted. What an awesome surprise. See more Lane M @RT31121284 Sep 2, 2026 Very well done series, hope for more seasons See more Kevin D @kdelong6 Aug 25, 2026 Colin Farrell and cast were great and appeared to mesh so well together! Colin’s character was so intriguing and I envied the character and found him relatable. Then the story just caught me off guard with a great surprise and I loved it! Fun and exciting movie! See more Read all reviews
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Mark Protosevich

Creator

Fernando Meirelles

Director

Adam Arkin

Director

Colin Farrell

John Sugar

Amy Ryan

Melanie Mackintosh

Kirby

Ruby

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 J. 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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