Sunny

An American woman living in Kyoto is thrust into upheaval when her husband and teenage son vanish in a plane crash of uncertain origin. Left with a life that suddenly feels emptied of meaning, she receives Sunny, a domestic robot from her husband’s electronics company designed to ease the ache of loss. Set against the quiet beauty of a city that blends old temples with neon streets, the show follows Suzie Sakamoto as she tests what companionship means when a machine offers care, insight, and companionship. As she braces for a new normal, the line between friendship and dependence begins to blur, and shadows from the past start to resurface. The show's pace blends quiet contemplation with brisk twists, letting you feel Suzie's isolation and the weight of the unknown.

Sunny is created by Katie Robbins, Kimi Howl Lee, and Julissa Castillo and arrived to audiences in 2024. Rashida Jones leads as Suzie Sakamoto, joined by Hidetoshi Nishijima, with Joanna Sotomura voicing Sunny. The show mixes mystery drama and humor. The production brings together a multicultural cast and a setting that plays as a character itself.

Early reactions place Sunny in the mid range of buzz with a 6.85 out of 10 from 90 votes, signaling steady but not universal appeal. The show leans into grief, the ethics of artificial companionship, and the tension between human warmth and machine assistance.

As of now there are no major awards or nominations listed for Sunny. The cast and creators have drawn attention for performances and the show's cross cultural setting, but formal recognitions have not yet surfaced.

The premise hints at potential cultural conversations about remote comfort in an era of smart home tech and transpacific family life. If it finds its footing, Sunny could become a reference point for AI ethics wrapped in a mystery leaning comedy.