Sugarseason 2 has been confirmed on Apple TV+, months after the Colin Farrell noir-thriller dropped a massive twist. Arriving in April, the series centered on Farrell as private investigator John Sugar as he tries to solve a disappearance that’s tied to the wealthy Siegel family. With asupportingSugarcastthat also includes Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Alex Hernandez, Anna Gunn, Sydney Chandler, and James Cromwell, the thriller sparked headlines for a game-changing twist that is kept under wraps until late in the eight-episode first installment and built up anticipation for a follow-up.
Deadlineconfirms thatSugarseason 2 is happening at Apple TV+, with the renewal happening nearly five months after the finale. The first story details are also confirmed, noting thatFarrell’s character will be back in Los Angeles to work on another missing persons' casewhile also trying to unravel the mystery of his missing sister. The upcoming episodes will also feature a change behind the scenes, asBreaking BadandPreacherwriter Sam Catlin will take over as showrunner and replace series creator Mark Protosevich. Previously, Catlin had written season 1’s last episode.
Executive producers Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon, who exec produce alongside Catlin, Farrell, Scott Greenberg, and Chip Vucelich, reacted to the renewal in a statement:
“It has been incredibly exciting to see audiences around the world embrace Sugar, and we are thrilled to return for a second season. We’re so grateful to our partners at Apple for their support, our showrunner Sam Catlin, the brilliant Colin Farrell, and of course, our viewers. We can’t wait to get John Sugar back on the case.”
Matt Cherniss, head of programming at Apple TV, also shared a statement and praised Farrell’s performance:
“Since its premiere, audiences have been gripped by the mysteries and twists ofSugar, with an incredible performance by Colin Farrell at the center. Colin, Simon Kinberg, Audrey Chon and the entire team behind this series have brilliantly blended genres to create a compelling, can’t-miss series that keeps viewers guessing, and we cannot wait to see where Detective John Sugar finds himself in season two.”
What Sugar Season 2’s Renewal Means For The Story
A Quiet Cliffhanger Will Be Expanded
Themassive twist inSugaris thatJohn Sugar is an alien. Merely one among a large group, aliens like John Sugar are sent to observe humanity. That takes a dark turn in the last episode of the first installment. Although the disappearance case connected to the Siegels is solved, John learns that fellow alien Henry (Jason Butler Harner) sat and watched the kidnapped victim being tortured.
Sugar Ending Explained: What It Means For John Sugar
Sugar season 1’s ending resolves many underlying mysteries but also introduces several new ones to pave the way for the Apple TV+ show’s season 2.
This connects to the other major cliffhanger in the finale, which briefly touches on the fact thatthe identity of aliens has been exposed and that they’re being hunted down. Because of this, the majority of the aliens decide to leave Earth .John, however, chooses to stay behind and remain in Los Angelesdespite the risks. He feels it’s his responsibility to find Henry.
Our Take On Sugar Season 2
The Show Has Potential
The show’s debut season was not the strongest. There’s even an argument to be made that the genre-mashing and surprisingly playful tone of HBO’sThe Penguinspinoffis a better use of Farrell in the lead role, given that John is such a muted figure. As Sugar learns about humanity, often through movies, his character has a chance to grow and change. But the Apple TV+ Original has the style of a noir down pat. Where it falters, ultimately, is creating a world that’s worth investing in beyond waiting for the twist to drop.
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A second installment ofSugarcould be an improvement that builds on the thriller’s character weaknesses, especially considering that Catlin penned some of the best character-focused episodes onBreaking Badsuch as “Fly”, which he co-wrote with Moira Walley-Beckett, and “4 Days Out”, both of which zeroed in on the Jesse and Walter dynamic.
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“Sugar” is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
