Sugar is an Apple TV+ neo-noir mystery series starring Colin Farrell as private investigator John Sugar, created by Mark Protosevich and directed primarily by Fernando Meirelles (with Adam Arkin also directing episodes). Season 1 premiered April 5, 2024, to strong reviews and a genre-bending twist that many critics named one of the best surprises of the year. Apple renewed the series for Season 2 in October 2024, and the eight-episode second season aired weekly from June 19, 2026 through its finale on August 7, 2026. A Season 3 has not been confirmed as of this writing, so this remains the latest completed season.
Quick Facts
| Title | Sugar |
| Genre | Neo-noir Mystery / Drama (with a sci-fi twist) |
| Creator | Mark Protosevich |
| Director(s) | Fernando Meirelles, Adam Arkin |
| Composers | Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge |
| Release Date | April 5, 2024 (Season 1); June 19 – August 7, 2026 (Season 2) |
| Platform | Apple TV+ |
| Status | Renewed and completed Season 2 (August 2026); Season 3 unconfirmed |
Per IMDb, the official synopsis: Private investigator John Sugar examines the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the granddaughter of a legendary Hollywood producer. The series is written by Mark Protosevich, Sam Catlin, David Rosen, and Donald Joh. The film stars Colin Farrell, Massi Furlan, Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler, Bernardo Badillo, Don DiPetta, Dennis Boutsikaris, Darwin Shaw, Paula Andrea Placido, Txunamy Ortiz, and Scott Lawrence, with Farrell also serving as an executive producer alongside Simon Kinberg, Audrey Chon, Fernando Meirelles, Adam Arkin, and Chip Vucelich.
Who Composed the Sugar Soundtrack?
Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge composed the score for Sugar. The pair are a well-established composing duo behind the acclaimed jazz/soul label and production series Jazz Is Dead, and they previously scored Netflix’s Luke Cage together.
- Ali Shaheed Muhammad: An American hip-hop DJ, record producer, and founding member of A Tribe Called Quest. His scoring and production credits include Luke Cage and the Jazz Is Dead album series.
- Adrian Younge: An American composer, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer known for retro-soul-influenced scores, including Luke Cage, Black Dynamite, and the Jazz Is Dead series.
Every Song (by Scene)
| Song | Artist | Notes |
| California Dreamin’ | Bobby Womack | Soul cover of The Mamas & the Papas classic, from Womack’s 1969 album Fly Me to the Moon; featured in Season 1 |
Where to Stream
Sugar streams exclusively on Apple TV+. The score and featured songs, including Bobby Womack’s “California Dreamin’,” can be found on Apple Music and Spotify.
Cast
Colin Farrell leads as John Sugar, with Massi Furlan, Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler, Bernardo Badillo, Don DiPetta, Dennis Boutsikaris, Darwin Shaw, Paula Andrea Placido, Txunamy Ortiz, and Scott Lawrence rounding out the cast. The music team includes Maximilian Rubell as music editor and Gabe Hilfer as music supervisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Sugar soundtrack?
Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, the composing duo behind Jazz Is Dead and Luke Cage’s score, composed the music for Sugar.
Was Sugar renewed for Season 2?
Yes. Apple TV+ renewed Sugar for a second season in October 2024, and the eight-episode season aired weekly from June 19 to August 7, 2026.
Will there be a Sugar Season 3?
As of this writing, Apple TV+ has not announced a third season. Nothing has been confirmed either way.
Where can I watch Sugar?
Sugar streams exclusively on Apple TV+.
What is Sugar about?
Private investigator John Sugar investigates the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, granddaughter of a legendary Hollywood producer — a case that unravels into something far stranger than a typical missing-persons mystery.
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