Sleeping on Apple's new show because you don't like detectives? Trust me — Sugar's twist is hiding something completely different
Android Police 2026-06-21 13:30:11
Context: Apple's detective show "Sugar" premiered in mid-2024 on Apple TV, starring Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a private investigator in Los Angeles. The show's first season initially appears to be a traditional noir detective story but takes a dramatic turn by revealing that Sugar is actually an alien, shifting the genre to science fiction. As the series concludes its first season and prepares for its second, it has sparked both praise and criticism for its bold plot twist.
Key Facts
- The first season of "Sugar" was released in mid-2024 on Apple TV, with a weekly release schedule, and stars Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a private investigator in Los Angeles.
- The show's initial premise revolves around Sugar's investigation into the missing granddaughter of a powerful Hollywood producer, which gradually hints at a second, science fiction genre.
- Colin Farrell's character, Sugar, is revealed to be an alien who possesses enhanced strength, is part of a secret society of aliens on Earth, and is driven by a personal tragedy from his past - the abduction of his sister on his home planet.
- The show's drastic genre shift from noir detective to science fiction has received mixed reactions from fans, with some praising its boldness and others finding it jarring and poorly executed.
- The second season of "Sugar," which began airing on June 19th, follows Sugar as he hunts for the missing brother of a local boxer, while also pursuing his nemesis, who is connected to his sister's abduction.