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Sugar

2024 – nowShow2 seasons16 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic697.1Rotten Tomatoes89%86%

A melancholic, intriguing drama series about history and crime, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E6 "Go Home" 8.0

Episodes

7.6
7.6

Story

Who is Sugar?

John Sugar is a dashing private eye navigating the dark corners of sunny LA. Though he sees only the good in humanity, Sugar is haunted by a secret too dangerous to expose.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Detective Thriller
  • Stylized Period Drama
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Cinematic Masterpiece
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Los Angeles Underbelly
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Complex Character Study
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Visual Storytelling

Cast

24 of 133 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Fernando Meirelles, Michael Morris, Adam Arkin
Written by
Megan Ritchie, Sam Catlin, Mark Protosevich
Produced by
Matt Woodall, Sheila Phillips, Ryan DeGard
Music by
Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Everyone

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Facts

April 4, 2024 · August 6, 2026 · Still running

First aired
April 4, 2024
Latest episode
August 6, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Made in
Ireland, United States
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Sequel Hook, Addiction Displacement, Wham Shot +9

  • Sequel Hook
  • Addiction Displacement
  • Wham Shot
  • Covert Group with Mundane Front
  • The Movie Buff
  • The Alcoholic
  • Secret Circle of Secrets
  • I Choose to Stay
  • The Reveal
  • Never Gets Drunk
  • Omniglot
  • Sexual Extortion

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Sugar?"

Questions about Sugar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sugar?

Apple TV

In the United States, Sugar streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Sugar worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 69).

What tropes does Sugar use?

Sequel HookAddiction DisplacementWham ShotCovert Group with Mundane FrontThe Movie BuffThe AlcoholicSecret Circle of SecretsI Choose to StayThe RevealNever Gets DrunkOmniglotSexual Extortionand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Sequel Hook, Addiction Displacement, and Wham Shot.