Apple TV's Sugar is earning rave reviews from viewers who binge-watched all 16 episodes back-to-back — and some have immediately started watching again. The series, starring Colin Farrell, has viewers hooked from the start.
One TV fan searching for something new to watch, similar to Dark and Widow's Bay, asked for recommendations on Reddit. Many people named Sugar as a great watch.
A Reddit Recommendation That Stuck
In the Reddit post, the user asked: "Need more shows within the sci-fi/thriller/mystery category. Also really loved the comedy-horror vibe that Widow's Bay had. Movie recommendations welcome too!"
It didn't take long for the Sugar recommendations to pile up. One poster said: "One of the best TV mysteries I've watched in a long time. Binged the 2 seasons back to back and can't wait for the 3rd. So good."
The same person added: "I don't want to hype it too much, as it sets expectations too high. Colin Farrell playing a private eye in LA and things aren't what they seem. Good quality script and good acting."
What Is the Plot?
Sugar, which first aired on April 5, 2024, follows John Sugar, portrayed by Colin Farrell, a private investigator in Los Angeles hired to work on the disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the granddaughter of Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel.
As Sugar attempts to piece together what happened with Olivia, he uncovers Siegel family secrets, both past and present. The show blends a traditional private-eye atmosphere with a major sci-fi/genre-bending twist regarding Sugar's true identity and origins.
The first season aired in 2024, while the second premiered two years later. It finished on August 7, with no word on whether a third series is in the works.
What Viewers Can Expect
Many viewers are hoping another series will be released after the second season followed a different storyline, one where Sugar returned to LA to find a boxer's missing brother. In this season, he also faced dark secrets about his own alien past.
Reviewers say Sugar is worth watching for fans who love neo-noir, although opinions are divided on its major plot twist. Both seasons of Sugar are available to stream on Apple TV.
