Sugar

An enigmatic private investigator uses unorthodox methods to chase a missing granddaughter tied to a powerful Hollywood family. He wrestles with a troubled past while following a thread of clues that crosses glittering parties, hidden deals, and intimate betrayals. Each step reveals how the world of filmmaking hides greed, devotion, and danger, and how his own scars complicate the hunt. As new suspects emerge and old loyalties shatter, the case grows personal, forcing him to confront what he’s willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth. The pursuit hints at fame's darker costs. The narrative keeps the audience guessing without melodrama, balancing procedural beats with character study. Visuals lean toward sunlit glamour and shadowy corridors that mirror Sugar's inner turmoil.

Created by Mark Protosevich, Sugar is a 2024 drama mystery led by Colin Farrell as John Sugar. The ensemble includes Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, Dennis Boutsikaris, and Nate Corddry, with a tense, stylish sensibility.

The show has drawn a solid early response, earning a 7.3 out of 10 from 266 votes. Critics emphasize mood, character doubt, and a noir sensibility, with a focus on trauma, trust, and the price of secrets in pursuit of truth.