Colin Farrell's 'excellent' neo-noir detective drama Sugar to return after major twist


Apple TV's compelling drama Sugar, which stars Colin Farrell as a private investigator, is returning with its second season in June


Colin Farrell in Sugar© Apple TV
Nicky Morris
Nicky MorrisActing TV and Film Editor
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Apple TV has unveiled the official trailer for the second season of its hit detective drama, Sugar – and it's safe to say we're in for a wild ride.

The series, hailed by viewers as "excellent," stars Colin Farrell as the titular private investigator, John Sugar, who in season one became wrapped up in his latest case: the mysterious disappearance of a famous movie director's beloved granddaughter.

Colin Farrell as John Sugar in season two© Apple TV
Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar

Following season one's major twist, fans are undoubtedly counting down the days until the new episodes arrive. If the trailer is anything to go by, viewers can expect plenty more high-tension drama as John becomes embroiled in another missing persons case. 

With an impressive cast led by the brilliant Colin Farrell and an 81 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score, this one is not to be missed!

Sugar — Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV

Keep reading to find out more about season two…

Season one's major twist

The neo-noir drama took wild, otherwordly turn in season one with the shocking revelation that John and his secret society, the Polyglots, are actually aliens sent to Earth to observe human behaviour.

Colin Farrell in Sugar© Apple TV
John was revealed to be an alien in season one

By the season finale, their cover is blown and the aliens are forced to leave earth. However, after discovering that fellow Polygot Henry had gone rogue and was an accomplice to missing girl Olivia's serial-killer kidnapper, John decided to stay on the planet to track him down and find his missing sister Djen.

What to expect from season two

Billed as a "contemporary, unique take" on the private detective genre, season two sees Colin Farrell reprise his role as LA investigator and film connoisseur John Sugar.

John, who stayed on Earth hoping to find his sister, takes on a new missing persons case - searching for the older brother of an up-and-coming local boxer. 

Colin Farrell and Jin Ha in Sugar© Apple TV
Jin Ha joins the cast of Sugar season two

The synopsis continues: "As the investigation expands into a sinister, city-wide conspiracy, Sugar must reckon with himself to answer the question –– how far will he go to do what's right?"

Who stars in season two? 

Colin Farrell (In Bruges, The Banshees of Inisherin) reprises his role as John Sugar.

Colin Farrell in Sugar© Apple TV
Shea Whigham guest stars in the new season

He's joined by a brand 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

Sugar returns for its eight-episode second season on Friday, 19 June with its first episode. New episodes will be released weekly until 7 August. 

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