Apple TV+’s neo-noir detective thriller, Sugar, made its highly anticipated return to screens this month – and viewers are already hooked on the second season.
Colin Farrell stars as the titular private investigator, John Sugar, a specialist in tracking down missing people.
The first season concluded on a staggering cliffhanger, revealing John and his secret society, the Polyglots, as extraterrestrial visitors. With the threat of exposure looming, the group was forced to abandon Earth – but John refused to leave. Determined to track down his missing sister, Djen, the PI chose to stay on the planet to find her.
If you’re seeking a stylish, genre-defying detective drama, Sugar belongs on your watchlist.
Read on to find out what critics and audiences are saying about season two…
What to expect from Sugar season two
In the latest chapter, LA investigator and cinephile John Sugar embarks on a new missing persons case while continuing his personal quest to locate his sister.
His latest mission involves tracking the troubled older brother of a rising local boxer, leading him into dangerous waters.
© Apple TVThe synopsis continues: “As the investigation expands into a citywide conspiracy with sinister intentions, Sugar must reckon with himself to answer the question — how far will he go to do what’s right?”
What are viewers saying about Sugar?
The new season is proving to be a hit with viewers. Taking to social media, one person wrote: “Completely confused. Totally engrossed. Fully entertained,” while another hailed the thriller as “one of the best shows in TV ever”.
© Apple TVA third fan penned: “#Sugar unconventional, it’s another Apple TV gem and Colin Farrell is perfect for the role,” while another said they were “immediately hooked” after watching episode one.
The critical response
The Guardian awarded three stars, describing the episodes as “haze suffused with melancholy and distressed urban beauty”. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Times praised the second season as “new and improved,” highlighting its sharper camerawork and blend of sci-fi intrigue with “classic detective-story stakes”.
© Apple TVWho stars in Sugar?
Colin Farrell (In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin) leads the show as John Sugar.
He’s joined by a new cast of stars, including Jin Ha (Pachinko), Raymond Lee (Quantum Leap), Tony Dalton (Better Call Saul), Laura Donnelly (Outlander), Sasha Calle (The Flash), along with special guest star Shea Whigham (Perry Mason).
How to watch Sugar
Season two premiered on Apple TV on Friday, 19 June with its first episode. New episodes will be released weekly until 7 August.
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