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Sugar season 2 has yet to be announced by Apple TV+ as of writing this article. The mystery drama is characterized as a 'genre-bending' approach to old-school noir. The 8-episode first season of the show follows private investigator John Sugar (Colin Farrell) as he searches for Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel's (James Cromwell) missing granddaughter.
Following the riveting season finale on May 17th, viewers are eager to know exactly how things will pan out for John Sugar in future installments. We will be getting into significant spoilers from here on out, so readers be warned.
The neo-noir detective thriller previously shocked audiences on May 3rd when Sugar episode 6 "Go Home” revealed that private eye John Sugar was an extraterrestrial from another planet. This twist was met with mixed reactions; while some praised the series for taking risks, others, including many critics, deemed it uninteresting.
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Mixed as it may be, from Episode 6 onwards, Sugar becomes a totally different show and this helps it set the stage for the big finale, just as it did, and now Sugar season 2, when it gets announced, should continue the story onward. Read on to find out more.
Will there be a Sugar season 2?
Apple TV+ has not yet confirmed Sugar season 2 as of right now. Fans shouldn't panic, though, since the streaming service hasn't canceled the show either, and looking at how the finale recently aired, no announcement has been made. In the coming weeks, Apple TV+ will examine Sugar's viewing numbers to determine its destiny.
In an exclusive conversation with Screen Rant, Sugar executive producer Simon Kinberg discusses the episode 6 twist and the future of Sugar.
“…But we all really thought, as great as the film noir and detective part of the show is, this extra element gave it such a boldness and freshness. We all felt like it deepened the experience of the show, rather than hijacked the experience of the show. So we held onto it! We held film. So yeah, there was never a second in my mind where I could imagine a version of this... Every version I imagined without it, I guess out of necessity, all felt like it was missing something that was an essential ingredient….
...So far, we've all just loved this. We've only had a little bit of time to play with this combination of elements. Even though we, the people making the show, knew that he was an alien, we've only had two episodes where it's been text and narrative for the audience. There's still a lot to play with, in terms of how these things intermingle. So, we'll see. But I think the fundamental DNA of the show will remain film noir mystery detective with science fiction. There might be more science fiction on the surface in Season 2 because we're not playing that card down anymore....
…..We felt like that could provide a lot of interesting drama for a [Sugar Season 2]. We have not officially gotten a second season, but the response to the show has been really positive, and the audience has been great, so everybody, the creative team, and Colin most especially, are all committed to it. So, fingers crossed, that will become official. So, yeah, it was never conceived as a limited series. We wouldn't have opened up a new personal mystery in this way if it was a one-and-done concept.”
Simon Kinberg has written big-screen blockbusters including X-Men: Days of Future Past, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Sherlock Holmes, and Ridley Scott's The Martian.
What to expect in Sugar Season 2
Simon Kinberg also talked to TVline about the season finale of the series and what fans may expect in Sugar season 2.
TVline: The season finale had a few more twists for us, starting with Jonathan Siegel possibly being Olivia’s father. How does knowing that change the dynamics of this whole case?
Simmon: “Well, it goes without saying, but I will say it, that Chinatown was a huge influence on this particular case this season, in the way that we portrayed sort of upper-crust Hollywood, especially in a missing-persons detective story. So that was something that we talked about: Is it too close to Chinatown, or is it kind of a nice homage to Chinatown?
It changes a lot of the character dynamics more than anything, and I think it changes, for Sugar, his relationship with Jonathan and the way he sees him as a sort of paternal figure. But in a world where nobody is what they seem — which is a staple of the film noir genre, and maybe is true just for reality — we gave Jonathan the extra wrinkle or twist as well, so nobody left that season unscathed, in a way.”
Towards the end of the previously stated conversation with Screen Rant, Simon says that they hope to investigate a new social stratum in addition to a fresh mystery in Sugar season 2 and beyond. As viewers are already aware, John Sugar is not a person.
Kinberg claims that Sugar's journey on Earth includes navigating what it means to be a human. Because of his (Sugar's) obsession with film noir and the show's passion for Los Angeles and Hollywood, he claims that he and his crew enjoyed the Hollywood narrative of the first season.
However, there are many tales in Hollywood to be told, and not all of them have to do with the film industry. Sugar season 2 and beyond will possibly go into uncharted waters.
In the climax of Sugar episode 8, John chooses not to go back to his alien world and to remain on Earth. He will likely take up a new case in Sugar season 2 and carry on as a private eye.
The alien detective now needs to face off with Henry when it comes out that he abducted Djen (Maeve Whalen), his sister. The current location of Djen must also be ascertained by the private investigator. Sugar season 2 may also explore the relationship between John and Melanie, the groundwork for which was laid in the first season.
From the perspective of the narrative, Sugar's season 1 conclusion leaves a few story aspects unresolved, suggesting that the show's writers may decide to return for another season. The final say, though, belongs to Apple TV+, and it is unclear when the behemoth of streaming services will reveal if the program will be renewed.
Is Apple TV+’s Sugar any good?
Since it turns the traditional noir genre, as it was popularized—on its head, Sugar is an incredibly intriguing show. Collin Farrell gives a powerful performance, reminding fans why he won an Oscar. When Sugar season 2 premieres, he will be supported by other excellent supporting actors which fans have already witnessed in Season 1.
Among them are Jason Butler Harner as Henry, Amy Ryan as Melanie Mackintosh, Cameron Cowperthwaite as Ryan Pavich, and Collin as the titular character. Paul Schulze would most likely not return, though, as Miller, his character, passed away in the first season. Kirby could also fail to return to the show, as Ruby went back to her home world in the season finale.
Sugar tells the story of a mysterious private investigator who battles inner worries while looking into the case of a cherished Hollywood producer's granddaughter who vanishes.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series presently has an Audience Score of 72%. Fans of Suagr may binge-watch all eight episodes of the series now available on Apple TV+ as they wait for the announcement of Sugar season 2.
