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Sugar

TV·2024–present·2 seasons, 16 episodes·Apple TV·Drama, Crime, Science-Fiction·37m·7.5·Created by Mark Protosevich

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John Sugar is 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.

Next episode: S02E02 — Downer Town · June 26, 2026 countdown

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Sugar S01E02These People, These PlacesS01E02 · 7.9Sugar 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.
  2. 02Sugar S01E01OliviaS01E01 · 7.8After solving a case in Japan, private eye John Sugar returns to LA to help find a missing woman with ties to a Hollywood legend.
  3. 03Sugar S01E05Boy in the CornerS01E05 · 7.7Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar's dark side. Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague. Davy makes a tragic decision.

Castfull cast & details

Colin FarrellColin FarrellJohn SugarKirby Howell-BaptisteKirby Howell-BaptisteRubyAmy RyanAmy RyanMelanie MatthewsDennis BoutsikarisDennis BoutsikarisBernie SiegelJames CromwellJames CromwellJonathan SiegelNate CorddryNate CorddryDavid SiegelAlex HernandezAlex HernandezKennyJin HaJin HaDanny Moon

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode8Episodes2024Aired 7.6Season avg
  1. S01E01Sugar S01E01OliviaApril 5, 2024 7.8After solving a case in Japan, private eye John Sugar returns to LA to help find a missing woman with ties to a Hollywood legend.
  2. S01E02Sugar S01E02Season's bestThese People, These PlacesApril 5, 2024 7.9Sugar suspects Melanie's not telling the full story. Meanwhile, he and Ruby may not be the only ones looking into the mysterious body in Oli
  3. S01E03Sugar S01E03Shibuya CrossingApril 12, 2024 7.4Melanie and Sugar get caught in a dicey situation—and make a new enemy. Sugar reunites with old friends, but he senses some are keeping secr
  4. S01E04Sugar S01E04Starry-EyedApril 19, 2024 7.6Sugar and Melanie track down Olivia's friend, who shares disturbing information about Davy and his family. Davy and Kenny dig into Sugar's p
  5. S01E05Sugar S01E05Boy in the CornerApril 26, 2024 7.7Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar's dark side. Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague. Davy makes a tragic decisi
  6. S01E06Sugar S01E06Go HomeMay 3, 2024 7.6Sugar 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.
  7. S01E07Sugar S01E07The Friends You KeepMay 10, 2024 7.2Sugar's fears for the safety of his friends lead him to a clandestine gathering where he learns a dangerous secret—and the truth about Olivi
  8. S01E08Sugar S01E08FarewellMay 17, 2024 7.4Season finale. A shocking realization points Sugar toward a discovery that changes everything.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

Season028Episodes2026Aired 7.0Season avg
  1. S02E01Sugar S02E01Home Away from HomeJune 19, 2026 7.0Sugar takes on a new case: Tracking down the troubled brother of rising local boxer Danny Moon.
  2. S02E02Sugar S02E02Downer TownJune 26, 2026—The search for Ji sends Sugar into dangerous territory. Danny resorts to desperate measures.
  3. S02E03Watch FaceJuly 3, 2026—
  4. S02E04Off 15July 10, 2026—
  5. S02E05UnknownsJuly 17, 2026—
  6. S02E06Cautionary TaleJuly 24, 2026—
  7. S02E07What Else Can You Do?July 31, 2026—
  8. S02E08Like SugarAugust 7, 2026—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

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