Thank God for the John Sugars and Harry Vanderspiegels who visit our world.
They make up for the rest of the observers whose observation is worse than action.
Just like Harry on Resident Alien, Sugar's emerging humanity is one of the best things about him.
Violence isn't the answer, and he knows it. But now he knows what even peaceful nations have long known -- to maintain peace, you must make threats, and if peace is disturbed, you must carry through on them.
For a full Sugar Season 1 Episode 7 recap, click that link. It dives into the details, as usual.
As much as John doesn't want to lose his essence, he has discovered beauty in humanity, realizing that embracing some of what makes them worth observing isn't such a bad thing.
His connection to Melanie drives that line of thinking. In all his time on earth, he's never felt the need to share his secret,...
They make up for the rest of the observers whose observation is worse than action.
Just like Harry on Resident Alien, Sugar's emerging humanity is one of the best things about him.
Violence isn't the answer, and he knows it. But now he knows what even peaceful nations have long known -- to maintain peace, you must make threats, and if peace is disturbed, you must carry through on them.
For a full Sugar Season 1 Episode 7 recap, click that link. It dives into the details, as usual.
As much as John doesn't want to lose his essence, he has discovered beauty in humanity, realizing that embracing some of what makes them worth observing isn't such a bad thing.
His connection to Melanie drives that line of thinking. In all his time on earth, he's never felt the need to share his secret,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Colin Farrell is an Irish actor who has captivated audiences since the 1900s. He's played every type of role, earning him credits in over 64 productions.
Farrell started his acting career in Ireland, where he starred for 18 episodes in a 1998 BBC drama series called Ballykissangel.
The US got their first taste of his brooding good looks, sexy voice, great hair, and extensive talent in The War Zone in 1999.
In the following years, he racked up multiple acting credits, including some of his best works from 2002 to 2024.
Although he's more of a movie actor, that hasn't stopped him from lending his talents to several series over the years.
Along with a series to be released in 2024, and his newest work, which is first on this list of essential viewing opportunities for Colin Farrell fans.
Sugar (2024)
Role: John Sugar. Streaming on Apple+
Farrell shocked the TV world by taking on the role of Sugar,...
Farrell started his acting career in Ireland, where he starred for 18 episodes in a 1998 BBC drama series called Ballykissangel.
The US got their first taste of his brooding good looks, sexy voice, great hair, and extensive talent in The War Zone in 1999.
In the following years, he racked up multiple acting credits, including some of his best works from 2002 to 2024.
Although he's more of a movie actor, that hasn't stopped him from lending his talents to several series over the years.
Along with a series to be released in 2024, and his newest work, which is first on this list of essential viewing opportunities for Colin Farrell fans.
Sugar (2024)
Role: John Sugar. Streaming on Apple+
Farrell shocked the TV world by taking on the role of Sugar,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Colin Farrell is a what on “Sugar”?! Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss the Apple TV+ show’s big twist, how that might impact its Emmy chances and more.
Stop here if you care about “Sugar” spoilers. Your last warning. Ok. The sixth episode of the noir detective drama revealed that John Sugar (Farrell) is an alien who’s been dispatched to Earth with his alien pals to observe and report on humans. It’s a big swing that’s been divisive among critics and completely changes the show. But does it change its Emmy hopes? The series has been an underdog contender — it’s in 11th place in the odds in drama series — while Farrell has been sitting in third place in the drama actor rankings. As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad press. With a million...
Stop here if you care about “Sugar” spoilers. Your last warning. Ok. The sixth episode of the noir detective drama revealed that John Sugar (Farrell) is an alien who’s been dispatched to Earth with his alien pals to observe and report on humans. It’s a big swing that’s been divisive among critics and completely changes the show. But does it change its Emmy hopes? The series has been an underdog contender — it’s in 11th place in the odds in drama series — while Farrell has been sitting in third place in the drama actor rankings. As the saying goes, there’s no such thing as bad press. With a million...
- 5/9/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Unpacking Sugar's Game-Changing Reveal The Apple TV+ show Sugar, featuring Colin Farrell, took viewers on a wild ride when it unveiled a startling truth in its sixth episode. This wasn't just any twist; the genteel detective John Sugar, played by Farrell, is revealed to be an alien. This blend of sci-fi and mystery deepens the series considerably, shifting it from a simple detective tale to something universally more intriguing. Episode 6, titled “Go Home,” marked a pivotal moment for the series. After enduring physical and emotional turmoil, the battered investigator turns to a high-tech device from which he administers a
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- 5/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
[Editor’s note: The following includes spoilers for “Sugar.”]
“Sugar” is a neo-noir television series set in modern-day Los Angeles, featuring private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who, in addition to being very good at his job, is also a huge movie buff. Sugar’s latest case, to find the missing granddaughter of legendary movie producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell), only sends him even further down the path of Hollywood lore.
Throughout the eight episodes of Season 1, Sugar’s journey to find Olivia reminds him of scenes from some of his favorite classic films, which are intercut into the series as if we are seeing little flashes of what is racing through Sugar’s mind.
“It was all done after the fact, so I had no idea until I saw it how many [and] which clips [they used],” Farrell told IndieWire, adding he was pleasantly surprised to see himself juxtaposed with some of his all-time favorite films, like “Sunset Boulevard” and “The Maltese Falcon.
“Sugar” is a neo-noir television series set in modern-day Los Angeles, featuring private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who, in addition to being very good at his job, is also a huge movie buff. Sugar’s latest case, to find the missing granddaughter of legendary movie producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell), only sends him even further down the path of Hollywood lore.
Throughout the eight episodes of Season 1, Sugar’s journey to find Olivia reminds him of scenes from some of his favorite classic films, which are intercut into the series as if we are seeing little flashes of what is racing through Sugar’s mind.
“It was all done after the fact, so I had no idea until I saw it how many [and] which clips [they used],” Farrell told IndieWire, adding he was pleasantly surprised to see himself juxtaposed with some of his all-time favorite films, like “Sunset Boulevard” and “The Maltese Falcon.
- 5/4/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Spoiler Alert: Do Not Read If You Have Not Seen Tonight’s Episode 6
The Apple TV+ series Sugar has been teasing a big reveal coming up.
Sugar revolves around John Sugar (Colin Farrell) a private investigator hired by Hollywood titan Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell) to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his granddaughter, Olivia (Sydney Chandler).
Tonight, the big secret that Sugar held was delivered at the end of Episode 6. Colin Farrell’s private investigator character was revealed to be an alien.
There were hints. Sugar said earlier in the season in an aside to Melanie (Amy Ryan) that he processes alcohol 50 times faster than others. In another segment, he admits to her he has a “big secret.”
Executive producer Simon Kinberg spoke to People that those hints were part of a “continuous modulation of different ideas.”
Other networks and streamers had big concerns over the twist when they were pitched the show,...
The Apple TV+ series Sugar has been teasing a big reveal coming up.
Sugar revolves around John Sugar (Colin Farrell) a private investigator hired by Hollywood titan Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell) to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his granddaughter, Olivia (Sydney Chandler).
Tonight, the big secret that Sugar held was delivered at the end of Episode 6. Colin Farrell’s private investigator character was revealed to be an alien.
There were hints. Sugar said earlier in the season in an aside to Melanie (Amy Ryan) that he processes alcohol 50 times faster than others. In another segment, he admits to her he has a “big secret.”
Executive producer Simon Kinberg spoke to People that those hints were part of a “continuous modulation of different ideas.”
Other networks and streamers had big concerns over the twist when they were pitched the show,...
- 5/4/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Friday’s episode of Sugar.
At first glance, Apple TV+’s Sugar, starring Colin Farrell as a L.A. private eye, looked like a typical crime drama. But this week, we learned to our amazement: It’s a lot more than that!
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In Friday’s Episode 6, private eye John Sugar’s pursuit of...
At first glance, Apple TV+’s Sugar, starring Colin Farrell as a L.A. private eye, looked like a typical crime drama. But this week, we learned to our amazement: It’s a lot more than that!
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In Friday’s Episode 6, private eye John Sugar’s pursuit of...
- 5/3/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
No, life isn’t always like a movie, but if you watch enough of them, you can find a film that often ties into your life.
For John on Sugar Season 1 Episode 6, it was Night of the Hunter, starring Robert Mitchum, because it’s all about betrayal.
Yes, John Sugar was betrayed, but he still has no idea why.
Now that his secret has been revealed for us all to see, we can guess that the observers are being observed and that whoever has Olivia is in a position of power.
It always comes down to power.
Why can’t it ever come down to kindness or compassion? What kind of world do we live in that when push comes to shove, only the nastiest and most self-involved have their way?
That’s probably a question for another day, but it seems like that’s also what Sugar’s kind are trying to understand.
For John on Sugar Season 1 Episode 6, it was Night of the Hunter, starring Robert Mitchum, because it’s all about betrayal.
Yes, John Sugar was betrayed, but he still has no idea why.
Now that his secret has been revealed for us all to see, we can guess that the observers are being observed and that whoever has Olivia is in a position of power.
It always comes down to power.
Why can’t it ever come down to kindness or compassion? What kind of world do we live in that when push comes to shove, only the nastiest and most self-involved have their way?
That’s probably a question for another day, but it seems like that’s also what Sugar’s kind are trying to understand.
- 5/3/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
[Editor’s note: The following interviews contain spoilers for “Sugar,” Episode 6.]
When showrunner Mark Protosevich began writing Apple TV+ series “Sugar,” he knew two things: He would start with the story of a throwback anti-hero and then completely flip the perception.
“To pull off almost a genre switch,” Protosevich told IndieWire. “You’re introduced to this guy and story, and the rug gets pulled out from under you.”
Protosevich rips out the carpet at the end of episode 6 when it revealed that private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who loves dogs and old movies and metabolizes alcohol 50 times faster than anyone else…
…is an alien.
IndieWire talked to Farrell, executive producer/director Fernando Mierelles, editor Fernando Stutz, and Protosevich about the big twist.
The Twist Used to Be Much Earlier
Protosevich didn’t pitch the show to Apple. He wrote the first two episodes on spec, believing that studios and stars needed to read the story to understand his intent.
“The...
When showrunner Mark Protosevich began writing Apple TV+ series “Sugar,” he knew two things: He would start with the story of a throwback anti-hero and then completely flip the perception.
“To pull off almost a genre switch,” Protosevich told IndieWire. “You’re introduced to this guy and story, and the rug gets pulled out from under you.”
Protosevich rips out the carpet at the end of episode 6 when it revealed that private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who loves dogs and old movies and metabolizes alcohol 50 times faster than anyone else…
…is an alien.
IndieWire talked to Farrell, executive producer/director Fernando Mierelles, editor Fernando Stutz, and Protosevich about the big twist.
The Twist Used to Be Much Earlier
Protosevich didn’t pitch the show to Apple. He wrote the first two episodes on spec, believing that studios and stars needed to read the story to understand his intent.
“The...
- 5/3/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Colin Farrell’s Unveiling as a Sci-Fi Phenomenon in Sugar The gripping Apple TV+ series Sugar has taken everyone by surprise with its explosive revelation. Starring the versatile Colin Farrell as John Sugar, the show has gradually built him up as an unconventional private detective, weaving through complex narratives. However, it was not until the unexpected twist in Episode 6, aired on May 3, 2024, that viewers discovered John Sugar is actually an alien. This knowledge radically shifts the entire framework of the narrative that had been firmly within the neo-noir genre. Exploring John Sugar with Colin Farrell Colin Farrell expressed
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- 5/3/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
This post contains major spoilers for the Apple TV+ series "Sugar." Like, truly gigantic spoilers.
The internet has been humming with potential theories about John Sugar (Colin Farrell) and his real identity for weeks, but the newest episode of "Sugar" confirms one of the biggest guesses that's been floating around for a while: Private investigator John Sugar is an alien.
"[Character] has been an alien the whole time" is right up there with "[character] has been dead the whole time," or "this entire show has been a dream" in terms of the most paradigm-shifting, world-shaking reveals a television series can execute, but shows rarely have the audacity to provide their audiences with such a massive misdirect. The last time I can think of a show pulling off a twist this big was in 2017, when "The Good Place" revealed that its characters were actually in the Bad Place for the entirety of season...
The internet has been humming with potential theories about John Sugar (Colin Farrell) and his real identity for weeks, but the newest episode of "Sugar" confirms one of the biggest guesses that's been floating around for a while: Private investigator John Sugar is an alien.
"[Character] has been an alien the whole time" is right up there with "[character] has been dead the whole time," or "this entire show has been a dream" in terms of the most paradigm-shifting, world-shaking reveals a television series can execute, but shows rarely have the audacity to provide their audiences with such a massive misdirect. The last time I can think of a show pulling off a twist this big was in 2017, when "The Good Place" revealed that its characters were actually in the Bad Place for the entirety of season...
- 5/3/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
In Hear Me Out, Primetimer staffers and contributors passionately espouse their pet theories, spicy takes, and even the occasional galaxy-brain idea.
The wildest twist on TV this year is hiding in the least likely place –– Apple TV+’s Sugar. When the first looks at Colin Farrell’s noir drama set in Hollywood came out, it seemed pretty straightforward. Farrell plays John Sugar, an Old Hollywood-obsessed detective looking for the missing granddaughter of a famous filmmaker. Walking through the equally seedy worlds of Los Angeles dive bars and obscenely wealthy mansions, Sugar is a progressive embodiment of the noir movies he loves — and Farrell is fantastic in the role.
The wildest twist on TV this year is hiding in the least likely place –– Apple TV+’s Sugar. When the first looks at Colin Farrell’s noir drama set in Hollywood came out, it seemed pretty straightforward. Farrell plays John Sugar, an Old Hollywood-obsessed detective looking for the missing granddaughter of a famous filmmaker. Walking through the equally seedy worlds of Los Angeles dive bars and obscenely wealthy mansions, Sugar is a progressive embodiment of the noir movies he loves — and Farrell is fantastic in the role.
- 5/3/2024
- by Hunter Ingram
- Primetimer
This article contains major spoilers for Sugar episode 6.
Virtually every “spoiler-free” Sugar review that ran in advance of the Colin Farrell-starring detective series’ premiere on Apple TV+ mentioned that the project featured a big twist. While one might consider it poor taste to “spoil” that a story even contains an enormous twist, it’s hard to blame the reviewers on this one.
The twist at the center of Sugar is so wild, so out-of-left-field, and so paradigm-shifting, that it’s almost impossible not to acknowledge. It would be like trying to write about Clifford the Big Red Dog while avoiding the fact that it contains a big red dog. The problem with letting the audience know that a big twist was coming, however, is that it took forever for the show to reveal it. Four whole weeks after the two-part April 5 premiere, in fact!
Even without the benefit of the revealing reviews,...
Virtually every “spoiler-free” Sugar review that ran in advance of the Colin Farrell-starring detective series’ premiere on Apple TV+ mentioned that the project featured a big twist. While one might consider it poor taste to “spoil” that a story even contains an enormous twist, it’s hard to blame the reviewers on this one.
The twist at the center of Sugar is so wild, so out-of-left-field, and so paradigm-shifting, that it’s almost impossible not to acknowledge. It would be like trying to write about Clifford the Big Red Dog while avoiding the fact that it contains a big red dog. The problem with letting the audience know that a big twist was coming, however, is that it took forever for the show to reveal it. Four whole weeks after the two-part April 5 premiere, in fact!
Even without the benefit of the revealing reviews,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The genre-bending detective fiction series that is quickly becoming everybody’s favorite of the year is Sugar. The Apple TV+ series created by Mark Protosevich is set in Los Angeles and it follows the story of a private detective John Sugar as he is hired by a big-time film producer Jonathan Siegel to find his missing granddaughter Olivia. While, trying to find Olivia, Sugar stumbles into something far more dangerous than he could have anticipated. Sugar stars Colin Farrell in the lead role with Amy Ryan, James Cromwell, Sydney Chandler, Nate Corddry, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Dennis Boutsikaris starring in supporting roles. If you loved the mystery and thrill of Sugar here are some similar shows you could check out next.
Perry Mason (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Perry Mason is a neo-noir crime drama series created by Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald. Based on a character from Erle Stanley Gardner...
Perry Mason (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – HBO
Perry Mason is a neo-noir crime drama series created by Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald. Based on a character from Erle Stanley Gardner...
- 4/29/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
‘Sugar’ Emmys FYC red carpet: Watch interviews with Colin Farrell and executive producer Audrey Chon
On Sunday, April 28, Apple TV+ held a special Emmys FYC event for the new drama series “Sugar.” Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was there to chat with the show’s Oscar-nominated star Colin Farrell as well as executive producer Audrey Chon. The invite-only event was held at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Watch the exclusive red carpet interviews above.
In the eight-episode series, Farrell portrays American private investigator John Sugar, a man assigned to look into the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As he tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
SEEColin Farrell movies: 19 greatest films ranked from worst to best
The series also stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter...
In the eight-episode series, Farrell portrays American private investigator John Sugar, a man assigned to look into the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As he tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
SEEColin Farrell movies: 19 greatest films ranked from worst to best
The series also stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter...
- 4/29/2024
- by Latasha Ford and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Colin Farrell is sandwiched between his Sugar leading ladies while attending the Apple TV+ series’ FYC event at Linwood Dunn Theater on Sunday (April 28) in Los Angeles.
The 47-year-old actor, who stars as the titular character and serves as an executive producer, was joined by Kirby and Amy Ryan, who star alongside him in the show.
In the show, Colin plays 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.
The first five episodes are out now on Apple TV+ with the remaining episodes premiering on Fridays through May 17th.
If you missed it, watch the trailer here!
Lately, Colin has been seen on set filming his upcoming new movie A Big Bold Beautiful Journey with Margot Robbie.
The 47-year-old actor, who stars as the titular character and serves as an executive producer, was joined by Kirby and Amy Ryan, who star alongside him in the show.
In the show, Colin plays 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.
The first five episodes are out now on Apple TV+ with the remaining episodes premiering on Fridays through May 17th.
If you missed it, watch the trailer here!
Lately, Colin has been seen on set filming his upcoming new movie A Big Bold Beautiful Journey with Margot Robbie.
- 4/29/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
A lot is going on with Sugar Season 1 Episode 4 from both perspectives -- Sugar's identity and the case he's trying to solve for the Spiegel family.
Answers are not coming as to why it appears the two are wound together, although Ruby continually raises the point.
Sugar isn't the only one who wonders why she keeps conflating the two.
Sugar finally went to see Dr. Vickers as Ruby had asked. Although he's given a clean bill of health, Vickers asks about nightmares and drug use, feelings of despair.
This is all attributed to whatever secret identity they all share, and it also indicates that they know something they're not willing to share with Sugar.
While it could be easy to get frustrated by how little is revealed in that regard, understanding the character of John Sugar is more important.
To that end, we already know that he's not a drug...
Answers are not coming as to why it appears the two are wound together, although Ruby continually raises the point.
Sugar isn't the only one who wonders why she keeps conflating the two.
Sugar finally went to see Dr. Vickers as Ruby had asked. Although he's given a clean bill of health, Vickers asks about nightmares and drug use, feelings of despair.
This is all attributed to whatever secret identity they all share, and it also indicates that they know something they're not willing to share with Sugar.
While it could be easy to get frustrated by how little is revealed in that regard, understanding the character of John Sugar is more important.
To that end, we already know that he's not a drug...
- 4/19/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
It had been a minute since Anna Gunn felt the anticipation of an intriguing script hitting her inbox. Understandably, the incomparable writing she received for a combined decade on Deadwood and Breaking Bad set a high bar. But then the Colin Farrell-led Apple TV+ series Sugar came along.
Created by Mark Protosevich and executive produced by Audrey Chon/Simon Kinberg, the neo-noir show ended up being one of a couple recent Breaking Bad reunions for Gunn. Co-heads of Apple TV+ programming, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, served as presidents at Sony Pictures Television when Vince Gilligan walked through their doors with his Breaking Bad pilot script, and on top of having a hand in Gunn joining Sugar, the two executives have been busy recruiting their former Breaking Bad collaborators to their acclaimed streamer, including Gilligan and his still-untitled upcoming series; Jonathan Banks and director-ep Michelle MacLaren for Constellation...
Created by Mark Protosevich and executive produced by Audrey Chon/Simon Kinberg, the neo-noir show ended up being one of a couple recent Breaking Bad reunions for Gunn. Co-heads of Apple TV+ programming, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg, served as presidents at Sony Pictures Television when Vince Gilligan walked through their doors with his Breaking Bad pilot script, and on top of having a hand in Gunn joining Sugar, the two executives have been busy recruiting their former Breaking Bad collaborators to their acclaimed streamer, including Gilligan and his still-untitled upcoming series; Jonathan Banks and director-ep Michelle MacLaren for Constellation...
- 4/19/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Most television audiences were drawn to the series, knowing Colin Farrell was leading the Sugar cast. Although Farrell has yet to win an Oscar for his performances, he has long proven he’s not your everyday actor. Apple TV+ rolled out its new and exciting mystery crime drama on April 5, 2024, to generally positive reviews. Sugar was created by American screenwriter Mark Protosevich, known for co-writing I Am Legend (2007) and Oldboy (2013), and providing the story for Thor (2011). In Sugar, Private Detective John Sugar takes up a case to find the missing granddaughter of a Hollywood producer. As
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- 4/18/2024
- by Onyinye Izundu
- TVovermind.com
There’s blood in the water, and the sharks are circling around. The third episode of Apple TV’s Sugar reveals a lot of secrets. John Sugar is closing in on the Siegel family secrets, and vice versa. If the first two episodes told you anything about Sugar, it’s that he’s a man of persistence. He’s set on a case that is far more twisted than it seems, and the men in Teresa’s house only complicate things further.
Spoilers Ahead
How Does Sugar Save Melanie And Teresa?
The men in Teresa’s apartment force Teresa to call Melanie there. Melanie rushes to help Teresa and lands herself in trouble. The Boss wants to know what happened to Clifford, but Melanie almost convinces the guy that she has no idea who he is. Meanwhile, Sugar already had Melanie being followed by his “civilian” associate, who’s also an old friend,...
Spoilers Ahead
How Does Sugar Save Melanie And Teresa?
The men in Teresa’s apartment force Teresa to call Melanie there. Melanie rushes to help Teresa and lands herself in trouble. The Boss wants to know what happened to Clifford, but Melanie almost convinces the guy that she has no idea who he is. Meanwhile, Sugar already had Melanie being followed by his “civilian” associate, who’s also an old friend,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Aniket Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
As is the case with many series that drop on Apple TV+, conversation surrounding Sugar is practically nonexistent, save for a few old Reddit threads.
Those still commenting on the most active of those threads, as well as some Facebook folks we found commenting on the Sugar Series Premiere review, aren't that excited to be here.
Is it the genre, the storytelling, Apple TV+, or a combination of all three?
Part of the problem is that somewhere, some time, Apple TV+ promoted Sugar as a sci-fi show.
If you've watched through Sugar Season 1 Episode 3, then you may still be asking how that fits. But at least "Shibuya Crossing" offered a few strands of evidence that suggest this isn't just another Pi tale.
It is a sci-fi show.
On Sugar Season 1 Episode 1, the narrative direction took great pains to remind you that what you're seeing may not be relevant to the story as a whole.
Those still commenting on the most active of those threads, as well as some Facebook folks we found commenting on the Sugar Series Premiere review, aren't that excited to be here.
Is it the genre, the storytelling, Apple TV+, or a combination of all three?
Part of the problem is that somewhere, some time, Apple TV+ promoted Sugar as a sci-fi show.
If you've watched through Sugar Season 1 Episode 3, then you may still be asking how that fits. But at least "Shibuya Crossing" offered a few strands of evidence that suggest this isn't just another Pi tale.
It is a sci-fi show.
On Sugar Season 1 Episode 1, the narrative direction took great pains to remind you that what you're seeing may not be relevant to the story as a whole.
- 4/12/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Amy Ryan in ‘Sugar’ episode 3 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Apple TV+’s Sugar packs a lot into episode three, “Shibuya Crossing,” including more teasers as to John Sugar’s real mission. The episode also introduces John’s associates.
Episode three opens with John (Colin Farrell) confessing he’s been having nightmares. Not even very good boy Wiley the dog’s presence can calm John’s turbulent thoughts. He wakes and checks in with Ruby (Kirby), reporting that Wiley snores and kicks in his sleep. Small talk complete, Ruby confirms she has had no updates about Olivia Siegel.
Ruby’s still against John taking on this case, and John doesn’t know why. He admits to himself that it might be because of his shaking hand and bad dreams. However, he continues to tell himself he’s fine.
Melanie Matthews (Amy Ryan) is also preparing for her day when Carmen Vasquez’s sister,...
Apple TV+’s Sugar packs a lot into episode three, “Shibuya Crossing,” including more teasers as to John Sugar’s real mission. The episode also introduces John’s associates.
Episode three opens with John (Colin Farrell) confessing he’s been having nightmares. Not even very good boy Wiley the dog’s presence can calm John’s turbulent thoughts. He wakes and checks in with Ruby (Kirby), reporting that Wiley snores and kicks in his sleep. Small talk complete, Ruby confirms she has had no updates about Olivia Siegel.
Ruby’s still against John taking on this case, and John doesn’t know why. He admits to himself that it might be because of his shaking hand and bad dreams. However, he continues to tell himself he’s fine.
Melanie Matthews (Amy Ryan) is also preparing for her day when Carmen Vasquez’s sister,...
- 4/12/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Deadline is reporting that Colin Farrell is now slated to star in the new project from Edward Berger, the director of the Academy Award-winning All Quiet on the Western Front. Farrell will be the lead in The Ballad of a Small Player, which will be a Netflix original. While Berger directs, Rowan Joffe has adapted a script that is based on the novel of the same name by Lawrence Osborne. Mike Goodridge is on board to produce through his Good Chaos banner, as well as Berger through his Nine Hours banner, along with Matthew James Wilkinson. Berger currently has a first-look deal with Netflix, which this movie will be the start of.
The plot synopsis for The Ballad of a Small Player, according to Deadline, reads,
“The story follows a high-stakes gambler who decides to lay low in Macau after his past and debts catch up with him. Along the...
The plot synopsis for The Ballad of a Small Player, according to Deadline, reads,
“The story follows a high-stakes gambler who decides to lay low in Macau after his past and debts catch up with him. Along the...
- 4/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
The new Apple TV+ series “Sugar” isn’t shy about announcing its influences: It’s steeped in the traditions of film noir.
Creator Mark Protosevich leaned into the tropes of detective stories by Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett when creating private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who himself is obsessed with classic Hollywood film noirs. Director Fernando Meirelles (“City of God”) and editor Fernando Stutz went so far as to edit in clips from those classic films, drawing parallels between Sugar’s investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler) to Humphrey Bogart’s spin as Phillip Marlowe in “The Big Sleep.”
“I wanted a character who carried themselves in a classic style, that this is a person who doesn’t necessarily seem from this time,” Protosevich told IndieWire. He wondered how out of place the noble heroes of classic ’30s and ’40s Hollywood movies would feel in modern...
Creator Mark Protosevich leaned into the tropes of detective stories by Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett when creating private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell), who himself is obsessed with classic Hollywood film noirs. Director Fernando Meirelles (“City of God”) and editor Fernando Stutz went so far as to edit in clips from those classic films, drawing parallels between Sugar’s investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Siegel (Sydney Chandler) to Humphrey Bogart’s spin as Phillip Marlowe in “The Big Sleep.”
“I wanted a character who carried themselves in a classic style, that this is a person who doesn’t necessarily seem from this time,” Protosevich told IndieWire. He wondered how out of place the noble heroes of classic ’30s and ’40s Hollywood movies would feel in modern...
- 4/8/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
One of the most distinct characteristics of the new Apple TV+ series “Sugar” is the way it cuts scenes from classic Hollywood films into its present day story of detective John Sugar (Colin Farrell). While the technique is novel, if not experimental, the connections being made are clear: Sugar is a cinephile obsessed with old Hollywood movies, while creator Mark Protosevich’s neo-noir series is steeped in the tropes of these 1940s and 50s black and white films.
The connections are so strong, and the intercutting works so well, the real surprise is that the cinephile Protosevich didn’t script them.
“It was all done after the fact, so I had no idea until I saw it how many [and] which clips [they used],” Farrell told IndieWire, adding he was pleasantly surprised to see himself juxtaposed with some of his all-time favorite films, like “Sunset Boulevard.” “It’s a really fun alignment for me,...
The connections are so strong, and the intercutting works so well, the real surprise is that the cinephile Protosevich didn’t script them.
“It was all done after the fact, so I had no idea until I saw it how many [and] which clips [they used],” Farrell told IndieWire, adding he was pleasantly surprised to see himself juxtaposed with some of his all-time favorite films, like “Sunset Boulevard.” “It’s a really fun alignment for me,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Colin Farrell in ‘Sugar’ episode 2 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
As Apple TV+’s Sugar episode two opens, John Sugar (Colin Farrell) admits his investigation into Olivia Siegel’s disappearance got off to a rocky start. John is taking a swim in the hotel’s pool while collecting his thoughts and working through what he’s learned about Olivia. He stares at the moon (something we’ve noticed he frequently does) while confessing he knows he’s good at what he does.
A short while later, he meets with Bernie Siegel (Dennis Boutsikaris), Olivia’s dad. Bernie’s a movie producer, just like his father (John’s current employer), but definitely not in his father’s class. Bernie cuts to the chase and reveals he’s sure Olivia will return on her own at some point, ready for rehab again. Bernie also reveals he’s aware John met with Melanie Matthews,...
As Apple TV+’s Sugar episode two opens, John Sugar (Colin Farrell) admits his investigation into Olivia Siegel’s disappearance got off to a rocky start. John is taking a swim in the hotel’s pool while collecting his thoughts and working through what he’s learned about Olivia. He stares at the moon (something we’ve noticed he frequently does) while confessing he knows he’s good at what he does.
A short while later, he meets with Bernie Siegel (Dennis Boutsikaris), Olivia’s dad. Bernie’s a movie producer, just like his father (John’s current employer), but definitely not in his father’s class. Bernie cuts to the chase and reveals he’s sure Olivia will return on her own at some point, ready for rehab again. Bernie also reveals he’s aware John met with Melanie Matthews,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Colin Farrell stars in ‘Sugar’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Apple TV+’s Sugar kicks off with a neo-noir vibe, gorgeous black-and-white and backed by a classic detective film-inspired track. But don’t settle in and expect the eight-episode season to remain true to that opening noir nod in every scene. With Oscar nominee Colin Farrell leading the way, the series takes viewers on a roller coaster ride through various genres (while remaining true to the hard-boiled detective aesthetic) as the titular character unravels clues in his search for a missing woman.
Created by Mark Protosevich, Sugar refuses to be stuffed into a specific genre box, subverting expectations and teasing twists. Whatever expectations you have for Sugar based on its first two episodes, Protosevich has something entirely different in store.
Farrell’s lead character delivers voice-over exposition throughout, and his engaging performance as a gumshoe with a love of Hollywood and classic films draws you in.
Apple TV+’s Sugar kicks off with a neo-noir vibe, gorgeous black-and-white and backed by a classic detective film-inspired track. But don’t settle in and expect the eight-episode season to remain true to that opening noir nod in every scene. With Oscar nominee Colin Farrell leading the way, the series takes viewers on a roller coaster ride through various genres (while remaining true to the hard-boiled detective aesthetic) as the titular character unravels clues in his search for a missing woman.
Created by Mark Protosevich, Sugar refuses to be stuffed into a specific genre box, subverting expectations and teasing twists. Whatever expectations you have for Sugar based on its first two episodes, Protosevich has something entirely different in store.
Farrell’s lead character delivers voice-over exposition throughout, and his engaging performance as a gumshoe with a love of Hollywood and classic films draws you in.
- 4/6/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Patricia Highsmith’s thrilling novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” has been adapted for the screen multiple times since its publication in 1955, most notably in the 1999 film of the same name starring Matt Damon and Jude Law. But now the story of a con man taking over the life of the wealthy playboy he’s been sent to bring home is being given the limited series treatment, and it’s must-see TV.
Initially developed for Showtime by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian, the eight-episode “Ripley” has moved to Netflix, where the highly bingeable but tense series is able to be devoured all at once, just as it should be. Andrew Scott’s portrayal of the titular character is less charming than it is full-on sociopath, but it really works, while Johnny Flynn steps into the shoes of rich boy Dickie Greenleaf. One might quibble about the ages of the actors versus the...
Initially developed for Showtime by Oscar winner Steven Zaillian, the eight-episode “Ripley” has moved to Netflix, where the highly bingeable but tense series is able to be devoured all at once, just as it should be. Andrew Scott’s portrayal of the titular character is less charming than it is full-on sociopath, but it really works, while Johnny Flynn steps into the shoes of rich boy Dickie Greenleaf. One might quibble about the ages of the actors versus the...
- 4/6/2024
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
Get ready for a gritty noir mystery thriller series set in Los Angeles created by Mark Protosevich (I Am Legend) and directed by Fernando Meirelles (City of God). Apple TV+’s latest series titled Sugar is an original story and it follows the titular character Private Detective John Sugar, who goes to LA to find a missing girl named Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As he digs deeper into the case he finds some secrets the Siegel family would have liked to keep buried.
While the critical reception of Sugar is not as good as I would have hoped, it is still an impressive series and worth your time. So, if you want to lose yourself in the dirty underbelly of LA with Pi John Sugar, here are the dates for the series’ upcoming episodes.
Sugar – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit...
While the critical reception of Sugar is not as good as I would have hoped, it is still an impressive series and worth your time. So, if you want to lose yourself in the dirty underbelly of LA with Pi John Sugar, here are the dates for the series’ upcoming episodes.
Sugar – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit...
- 4/5/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Inspired by the golden era of film noir, this stylish contemporary drama stars Colin Farrell as private detective John Sugar, who has a secret so unexpected, the revelation will make you spit-take your bourbon. “Sugar is a fascinating collision of impulses. He can be chivalrous and kind and emotionally open but also violent and intense and impenetrable,” says Sugar executive producer Simon Kinberg. “There’s a naive way he looks at the darkest corners of our world, and that perspective is linked to the show’s big question of who Sugar is and what he’s hiding.” Farrell says he was initially drawn to the role because Sugar wasn’t bitter like most film noir gumshoes. “John Sugar has this optimism, this belief that human beings are fundamentally good, which a very questionable belief when we see the world that we live in,” the actor says. “Every case he works on has personal meaning.
- 4/5/2024
- TV Insider
If you thought the detective genre was done for and it’s not worth tuning in for another one, Colin Farrell is back to rekindle your interest. Apple TV’s neo-noir detective drama Sugar offers a fresh take on the genre, not following any tropey roads. It revolves around a private investigator, John Sugar, who specializes in bringing lost people back home. When he’s hired by a legendary Hollywood producer to find his granddaughter, the search job in Hollywood proves to be much darker than it should be.
Spoilers Ahead
What Do We Know About Sugar?
John Sugar is visiting Tokyo for the first time. He saves the son of Mr. Kobayashi, the boss of the Tokyo Yakuza. Sugar is very good at his job; he claims so himself. It’s evident that he actually is, seeing how effortlessly he deduces things and breaks people’s bones. Minutes into the pilot episode,...
Spoilers Ahead
What Do We Know About Sugar?
John Sugar is visiting Tokyo for the first time. He saves the son of Mr. Kobayashi, the boss of the Tokyo Yakuza. Sugar is very good at his job; he claims so himself. It’s evident that he actually is, seeing how effortlessly he deduces things and breaks people’s bones. Minutes into the pilot episode,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Aniket Mukherjee
- Film Fugitives
Apple TV+ hasn’t dipped its toe too deeply into the detective genre as of yet, but that will change in a big way on Friday, April 5, when the new series “Sugar” premieres on the service. “Sugar” stars Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a private investigator hired to work an incredibly high-profile case. There are untold demons awaiting Sugar as he gets deeper into the investigation, many of which are carried within his own head. You can watch Sugar: Season 1 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere When: Friday, April 5, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere
“Sugar” follows private eye John Sugar in his quest to solve the disappearance of Olivia Siegel. She’s the daughter of Jonathan Siegel, one of Hollywood’s biggest and most well-known producers,...
How to Watch ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere When: Friday, April 5, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere
“Sugar” follows private eye John Sugar in his quest to solve the disappearance of Olivia Siegel. She’s the daughter of Jonathan Siegel, one of Hollywood’s biggest and most well-known producers,...
- 4/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
It’s become a catchphrase these days to compare TV to cinema.
Showrunners, stars, and producers often say their work is a long-form movie, as if being on TV is still somewhat taboo despite the soaring success of the medium.
Whether it’s big action, adventurous character arcs, or unbelievable cinematography, some people still find it hard to believe TV encompasses what once made film so unique.
Film stars and directors have flocked to the small screen to take advantage of the generosity of storytelling available, to see characters come to life with every human nuance available.
Experimentation exists on screens, both small and large, but on TV, you can make a different show every week or grow from one genre to another within the same season.
Sugar is a show that boasts incredible talent from every facet of the industry, from its star and producer, Colin Farrell, to his costars,...
Showrunners, stars, and producers often say their work is a long-form movie, as if being on TV is still somewhat taboo despite the soaring success of the medium.
Whether it’s big action, adventurous character arcs, or unbelievable cinematography, some people still find it hard to believe TV encompasses what once made film so unique.
Film stars and directors have flocked to the small screen to take advantage of the generosity of storytelling available, to see characters come to life with every human nuance available.
Experimentation exists on screens, both small and large, but on TV, you can make a different show every week or grow from one genre to another within the same season.
Sugar is a show that boasts incredible talent from every facet of the industry, from its star and producer, Colin Farrell, to his costars,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The producers behind the upcoming Apple TV+ series Sugar discussed what makes Colin Farrell’s new project unique and how they got past one major hurdle for mystery shows in general.
Sugar follows the titular detective, John Sugar, an extremely talented private investigator who gets involved in a particularly tricky case in Los Angeles. While it may sound like a run-of-the-mill story, there is plenty more than meets the eye.
What Makes Colin Farrell’s Sugar Show Unique? Read full article on The Direct.
Sugar follows the titular detective, John Sugar, an extremely talented private investigator who gets involved in a particularly tricky case in Los Angeles. While it may sound like a run-of-the-mill story, there is plenty more than meets the eye.
What Makes Colin Farrell’s Sugar Show Unique? Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/5/2024
- by Russ Milheim
- The Direct
“I don’t like to hurt people,” John Sugar (Colin Farrell) says at the beginning of Sugar, the Apple TV+ series created by Mark Protosevich (The Cell) and directed for the most part by Fernando Meirelles (City of God). He means it.
As an onscreen private investigator, Sugar is atypical. He’s disarming and warm, even kind. The guy’s multilingual and speaks fluent Japanese, Arabic, and Spanish. And he’s patient — and that’s with everyone, mind, even violent types who pull guns on him or slash open his tailored suit jacket. Women invite him to bed; he tucks them in and goes home. Sugar also likes movies — he subscribes to Sight And Sound and Cahiers du Cinéma, among other notable mags — and, just to be thorough, he’s very fond of dogs and cats. Mike Hammer, he is not.
As an onscreen private investigator, Sugar is atypical. He’s disarming and warm, even kind. The guy’s multilingual and speaks fluent Japanese, Arabic, and Spanish. And he’s patient — and that’s with everyone, mind, even violent types who pull guns on him or slash open his tailored suit jacket. Women invite him to bed; he tucks them in and goes home. Sugar also likes movies — he subscribes to Sight And Sound and Cahiers du Cinéma, among other notable mags — and, just to be thorough, he’s very fond of dogs and cats. Mike Hammer, he is not.
- 4/4/2024
- by Jarrod Jones
- Primetimer
Before his mid-career upswing — starting either with “The Lobster” or “The Beguiled” and running through recent scorchers like “After Yang” and “The Banshees of Inisherin” — it’s worth remembering that Colin Farrell used to make bad movies, too. Now, his hot streak includes an Oscar nomination and a successful blockbuster franchise (soon with its own TV spinoff), but back then, for every “New World” and “In Bruges,” there was a “London Boulevard” and “Dead Man Down.” “Disappointing” may be a better descriptor of his star-forming era, with the “Total Recall” and “Fright Night” reboots, as well as earlier flops like “Alexander,” “The Recruit,” and “S.W.A.T.” But no matter how you remember them (if you remember them), Farrell’s early career offered uncertain quality. Of course, TV fans needn’t be reminded that Farrell’s charming Irish talents have gone to waste in projects unworthy of his efforts. We shan’t...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
There’s just something about the detective narrative that is alluring to viewers. Add to that the iconic Los Angeles landscape, and throw in the charming bastard that is Colin Farrell, and you’re onto a real winner with new Apple TV+ series Sugar.
To mark the April 5 launch of the new series, we had the pleasure in speaking to three of its leading stars in Farrell, Amy Ryan & Kirby, as they discuss their relationship with the noir genre, and talk about their characters and the creation of this show. Farrell even whets our appetite ahead of the release of his new Batman spin-off series Penguin, scheduled for later this year. We also spoke to those behind the lens, chatting to Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon, as they talk about their leading man. Watch all four interviews in their entirety, below.
Colin Farrell
Amy Ryan
Kirby
Simon Kinberg & Audrey Chon
Synopsis
Sugar is a contemporary,...
To mark the April 5 launch of the new series, we had the pleasure in speaking to three of its leading stars in Farrell, Amy Ryan & Kirby, as they discuss their relationship with the noir genre, and talk about their characters and the creation of this show. Farrell even whets our appetite ahead of the release of his new Batman spin-off series Penguin, scheduled for later this year. We also spoke to those behind the lens, chatting to Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon, as they talk about their leading man. Watch all four interviews in their entirety, below.
Colin Farrell
Amy Ryan
Kirby
Simon Kinberg & Audrey Chon
Synopsis
Sugar is a contemporary,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
St. Patrick’s Day was last month, but this week is all about the Irish. Gold Derby editors and Experts Christopher Rosen and Joyce Eng are here to discuss two highly anticipated shows premiering this week headlined by two of Ireland’s finest actors: “Ripley,” starring Andrew Scott, and “Sugar,” starring Colin Farrell.
“Ripley,” which dropped all eight episodes on Thursday on Netflix, is Steven Zaillian‘s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith‘s “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and stars Scott as the titular con artist who murders and impersonates rich kid Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn). Shot in black and white by Oscar winner Robert Elswit, the limited series is a more faithful adaptation of the novel than Anthony Minghella‘s 1999 film and is basically an eight-episode showcase for Scott as Tom Ripley tries to get away with murder. After his “Fleabag” snub and a guest nomination for “Black Mirror,” is “Ripley...
“Ripley,” which dropped all eight episodes on Thursday on Netflix, is Steven Zaillian‘s adaptation of Patricia Highsmith‘s “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and stars Scott as the titular con artist who murders and impersonates rich kid Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn). Shot in black and white by Oscar winner Robert Elswit, the limited series is a more faithful adaptation of the novel than Anthony Minghella‘s 1999 film and is basically an eight-episode showcase for Scott as Tom Ripley tries to get away with murder. After his “Fleabag” snub and a guest nomination for “Black Mirror,” is “Ripley...
- 4/4/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Plot: 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.
Review: Detective stories and noir films are iconic genres in film and literature. Who doesn’t love a grizzled private eye who saves the girl and beds the femme fatale? From The Maltese Falcon to Chinatown, detectives have a long and storied history on screen. With the new series Sugar, Colin Farrell adds another great character to the list. A suave, calm, and skilled investigator, John Sugar is an idealized hero straight off the silver screen. And, like any number of great cinematic detectives, he has a weakness. Having seen the full eight episodes of Sugar, audiences will love or hate John Sugar’s weakness,...
Review: Detective stories and noir films are iconic genres in film and literature. Who doesn’t love a grizzled private eye who saves the girl and beds the femme fatale? From The Maltese Falcon to Chinatown, detectives have a long and storied history on screen. With the new series Sugar, Colin Farrell adds another great character to the list. A suave, calm, and skilled investigator, John Sugar is an idealized hero straight off the silver screen. And, like any number of great cinematic detectives, he has a weakness. Having seen the full eight episodes of Sugar, audiences will love or hate John Sugar’s weakness,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Having trouble predicting who will win Best Drama Actor at the 2024 Emmy Awards? Let’s consult Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts! These savvy pundits from major media outlets have chimed in with their first set of predictions, and they say the trophy will go to Gary Oldman (“Slow Horses”). The other potential nominees at this early stage are Dominic West (“The Crown”), Colin Farrell (“Sugar”), Tom Hiddleston (“Loki”), Donald Glover (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”) and Ben Mendelsohn (“The New Look”) — but that could all change in the coming months.
As of this writing, eight out of our nine Emmy Experts predict a victory for Oldman: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby). He plays Jackson Lamb, the head of MI5’s division for rejects, on Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses.
As of this writing, eight out of our nine Emmy Experts predict a victory for Oldman: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby), Clayton Davis (Variety), Eric Deggans (NPR), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Peter Travers (ABC), Ray Richmond (Gold Derby) and Thelma Adams (Gold Derby). He plays Jackson Lamb, the head of MI5’s division for rejects, on Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses.
- 4/2/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Actor Colin Farrell has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry since the early 2000s. While he has appeared in numerous films over the years, many now primarily recognize him for his portrayal of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, better known as The Penguin, in the 2022 film The Batman.
A still from The Batman
There are a lot of things to be said about the city of Los Angeles when it comes to its significance in the world of TV shows and cinema in general. Sugar, the new mystery series on Apple TV+, starring Colin Farrell, does a great job of capturing the essence of the City of Angels, especially the ugly underbelly. In this atmospheric backdrop, Farrell assumes a new enigmatic persona, embodying the essence of the city’s moody ambience.
Colin Farrell Incorporates A New Mysterious Character For The New Show Sugar Sugar
In a clip from the upcoming series called Sugar,...
A still from The Batman
There are a lot of things to be said about the city of Los Angeles when it comes to its significance in the world of TV shows and cinema in general. Sugar, the new mystery series on Apple TV+, starring Colin Farrell, does a great job of capturing the essence of the City of Angels, especially the ugly underbelly. In this atmospheric backdrop, Farrell assumes a new enigmatic persona, embodying the essence of the city’s moody ambience.
Colin Farrell Incorporates A New Mysterious Character For The New Show Sugar Sugar
In a clip from the upcoming series called Sugar,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Subhojeet Mookherjee
- FandomWire
Private Investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell) wears a black suit for all occasions and never drives anything but his classic Corvette. He’s unflappably calm, prefers to listen rather than talk, and absolutely doesn’t know how to let a case go once he’s started working on it—especially if it involves a missing woman. Watching Sugar, it’s as if one of Humphrey Bogart or Glenn Ford’s hardboiled gumshoes stepped straight out of their smoky, monochrome realm and into our full-color world of smartphones and social media.
Though Sugar is set in modern-day L.A., the series finds him tasked with a case suited to his anachronistic sensibilities. In fact, it’s one cribbed straight from The Big Sleep: A rich, reclusive movie producer, Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell), hires Sugar to track down his wild-child granddaughter, Olivia (Sydney Chandler). And more similarities to the Raymond Chandler...
Though Sugar is set in modern-day L.A., the series finds him tasked with a case suited to his anachronistic sensibilities. In fact, it’s one cribbed straight from The Big Sleep: A rich, reclusive movie producer, Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell), hires Sugar to track down his wild-child granddaughter, Olivia (Sydney Chandler). And more similarities to the Raymond Chandler...
- 3/31/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
Everything old is new again when it comes to TV detective shows. First, Natasha Lyonne did her best Columbo on Peacock’s quirky Poker Face, then Clive Owen resurrected iconic gumshoe Sam Spade on AMC’s sleek Monsieur Spade. Now Colin Farrell is taking a shot at the old-school private eye game with Apple TV+’s Sugar — and what do you know, this one works, too. A stylishly shot throwback to classic film noir with lean and mean storytelling and smart and lively dialogue, Sugar (premiering Friday, Apr. 5; I’ve seen four of the eight episodes) doesn’t attempt to reinvent the wheel…...
- 3/27/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Few actors stack up against the greatness of Colin Farrell. The Irish actor rose to the top of Hollywood but struggled with alcohol and drugs. His comeback, beginning in 2008’s In Bruges, has resulted in an over fifteen-year run of greatness. As the lead of Sugar, a new series from Apple TV+, Farrell once again shines. Through empathy and kindness, he makes Sugar a uniquely human show. Yet, on occasion, the show dips into style over substance. It’s a huge win for Apple TV+ and for Noir fans everywhere.
Sugar – The Plot
The titular John Sugar (Farrell) works as a private investigator, focusing on missing persons cases. His techniques are odd, and his partner Ruby (Kirby) demands he take a break. Despite a well-earned vacation, Sugar cannot resist a call from Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell), a famed Hollywood producer. However, Siegel’s granddaughter Olivia has gone missing. Despite drug abuse in her past,...
Sugar – The Plot
The titular John Sugar (Farrell) works as a private investigator, focusing on missing persons cases. His techniques are odd, and his partner Ruby (Kirby) demands he take a break. Despite a well-earned vacation, Sugar cannot resist a call from Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell), a famed Hollywood producer. However, Siegel’s granddaughter Olivia has gone missing. Despite drug abuse in her past,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Pop quiz: Which of these Apple TV+ shows is real? "Dear Edward," "Acapulco," "Liason," or "Swagger?" Trick question -- the answer is all of them. I'm not trying to dunk on those specific shows, just illustrating the point that since Apple TV+ is still not a super heavy hitter in the streaming game, a lot of great stuff can easily fall through the cracks. But if you like compelling television, you won't want the new series "Sugar" to fall through the cracks.
Created by Mark Protosevich and executive produced and frequently directed by Fernando Meirelles, the series is a noir mystery starring Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a private investigator who is tasked with tracking down a missing girl in Los Angeles. You've seen that premise a thousand times in movies featuring guys like Humphrey Bogart, Robert Mitchum, and Dana Andrews. But "Sugar" not only welcomes those comparisons, it actively...
Created by Mark Protosevich and executive produced and frequently directed by Fernando Meirelles, the series is a noir mystery starring Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a private investigator who is tasked with tracking down a missing girl in Los Angeles. You've seen that premise a thousand times in movies featuring guys like Humphrey Bogart, Robert Mitchum, and Dana Andrews. But "Sugar" not only welcomes those comparisons, it actively...
- 3/27/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
Apple TV+ is bringing a different kind of detective story to the screen with the upcoming Sugar, starring Colin Farrell as a private investigator, and TV Insider has an exclusive first look at the cast teasing what to expect. John Sugar is “somewhat obsessed with locating those lost souls who usually have been the victims of kidnap or abduction,” Farrell says in the video. In Sugar, the eight-episode series premiering with the first two on Friday, April 5 (followed by one a week), Sugar investigates the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he unearths Siegel’s family secrets—some very recent, others long-buried. “Sugar possesses skills. We start to see that he’s part of something bigger,” Kirby (who plays Ruby Williams) teases. Watch the full video above for more from the cast,...
- 3/27/2024
- TV Insider
Colin Farrell and Kirby Howell-Baptiste are stepping out to promote their new Apple TV+ series!
The co-stars coordinated in black as they attended the photo call for Sugar held on Tuesday (March 12) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.
Executive producers Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon were also in attendance at the press event.
Keep reading to find out more…Colin 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.”
The series also stars Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Alex Hernandez, and James Cromwell, with guest stars Anna Gunn and Sydney Chandler.
Sugar premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 5 – watch the trailer here!
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The co-stars coordinated in black as they attended the photo call for Sugar held on Tuesday (March 12) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles.
Executive producers Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon were also in attendance at the press event.
Keep reading to find out more…Colin 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.”
The series also stars Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Alex Hernandez, and James Cromwell, with guest stars Anna Gunn and Sydney Chandler.
Sugar premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 5 – watch the trailer here!
Click through the gallery for 25+ pictures of...
- 3/13/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Apple TV+ presenta el tráiler de “Sugar”, la nueva serie de detectives protagonizada y producida por Colin Farrell. © Apple TV+
Apple TV+ ha desvelado el primer tráiler de su prometedora nueva serie, “Sugar”, protagonizada por Colin Farrell.
Protagonizada y producida por Farrell, “Sugar” es una revisión contemporánea y única de uno de los géneros más populares y significativos en la historia literaria, cinematográfica y televisiva: las historias de detectives. El actor nominado al Oscar interpreta a John Sugar, un detective privado estadounidense que investiga la misteriosa desaparición de Olivia Siegel, nieta del legendario productor de Hollywood Jonathan Siegel. Mientras Sugar intenta determinar qué le sucedió a Olivia, también desenterrará los secretos de la familia Siegel; algunos muy recientes y otros enterrados hace mucho tiempo.
La serie también la protagonizan Kirby (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter...
Apple TV+ ha desvelado el primer tráiler de su prometedora nueva serie, “Sugar”, protagonizada por Colin Farrell.
Protagonizada y producida por Farrell, “Sugar” es una revisión contemporánea y única de uno de los géneros más populares y significativos en la historia literaria, cinematográfica y televisiva: las historias de detectives. El actor nominado al Oscar interpreta a John Sugar, un detective privado estadounidense que investiga la misteriosa desaparición de Olivia Siegel, nieta del legendario productor de Hollywood Jonathan Siegel. Mientras Sugar intenta determinar qué le sucedió a Olivia, también desenterrará los secretos de la familia Siegel; algunos muy recientes y otros enterrados hace mucho tiempo.
La serie también la protagonizan Kirby (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter...
- 3/6/2024
- by Marta Medina
- mundoCine
“Sugar” is a new science fiction dramatic TV series, created by Mark Protosevich and directed by Fernando Meirelles, starring Colin Farrell, streaming April 5, 2024 on AppleTV+:
“…’Sugar’ is a genre-bending contemporary take on the private detective story set in Los Angeles, starring Colin Farrell as ‘John Sugar’, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as ‘Ruby’, Amy Ryan as ‘Melanie Mackie’, Dennis Boutsikaris as ‘Bernie Siegel’ and Alex Hernandez as ‘Kenny Lindsay Pulsipher’.
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“…’Sugar’ is a genre-bending contemporary take on the private detective story set in Los Angeles, starring Colin Farrell as ‘John Sugar’, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as ‘Ruby’, Amy Ryan as ‘Melanie Mackie’, Dennis Boutsikaris as ‘Bernie Siegel’ and Alex Hernandez as ‘Kenny Lindsay Pulsipher’.
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- 3/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Colin Farrell headlines detective drama Sugar for Apple TV+, and the first trailer has landed: more on it here.
Colin Farrell hasn’t been on our screens for a couple of years, after a barnstorming 2022 saw him reunite with Brendan Gleeson and writer and director Michael McDonagh for bleak comedy The Banshees Of Inisherin, don prosthetics to become unrecognizable as The Penguin opposite Robert Pattinson in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and star alongside Viggo Mortensen and Joel Edgerton in Ron Howard’s survival drama Thirteen Lives.
He now takes a rare television role, leading the cast of Sugar, a detective drama, for Apple TV+. The synopsis reads as follows:
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. Oscar nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels...
Colin Farrell hasn’t been on our screens for a couple of years, after a barnstorming 2022 saw him reunite with Brendan Gleeson and writer and director Michael McDonagh for bleak comedy The Banshees Of Inisherin, don prosthetics to become unrecognizable as The Penguin opposite Robert Pattinson in Matt Reeves’ The Batman, and star alongside Viggo Mortensen and Joel Edgerton in Ron Howard’s survival drama Thirteen Lives.
He now takes a rare television role, leading the cast of Sugar, a detective drama, for Apple TV+. The synopsis reads as follows:
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. Oscar nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels...
- 3/6/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
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