Apple TV+ premiered Sugar Season 2 on June 19, 2026, more than two years after the Season 1 finale. Colin Farrell returns as private investigator John Sugar, this time hunting for a missing boxer’s brother while still chasing answers about his own missing sister.
About Sugar
Most detective shows give you exactly what the poster promises: a sharp PI, a string of cases, a city full of secrets. Sugar opens the same way, then spends eight episodes quietly revealing that its detective isn’t entirely human.
| Created by | Mark Protosevich |
| Showrunner (Season 2) | Sam Catlin |
| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Genre | Neo-noir, mystery, drama, sci-fi |
| Season 1 premiere | April 5, 2024 |
| Season 2 premiere | June 19, 2026 |
| Episodes per season | 8 |
| Lead actor | Colin Farrell |
Farrell plays John Sugar, a methodical private investigator working missing persons cases in Los Angeles. For most of Season 1, that’s all you think you’re getting: a stylish, old-Hollywood noir. Then the show pulls back the curtain on what Sugar actually is, and every scene before it reads differently. Sam Catlin steps in as showrunner for Season 2, picking the story up right where that reveal left it.
Where to watch Sugar Season 2?
Apple TV+ holds exclusive streaming rights to Sugar Season 2. You can watch through the Apple TV app on smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation, Xbox, or a browser at tv.apple.com. No Apple device required.
If you already pay for Amazon Prime, you can add Apple TV+ as a Prime Video channel instead of signing up directly. New channel subscribers typically get a 7-day free trial through that route too.
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How much does Apple TV+ cost?
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Monthly (US) | $12.99 |
| Monthly (UK) | £9.99 |
| Monthly (Canada) | CA$14.99 |
| Monthly (Australia) | AU$15.99 |
| Apple One Bundle (US) | From $19.95/month |
| Standard free trial | 7 days |
| Free trial with new Apple device purchase | 3 months |
Apple TV+ has no ad-supported tier. Every plan, including the free trial, runs ad-free. Buying a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or Apple TV box unlocks the 3-month trial, the longest one Apple offers.
Sugar Season 2 Episode Release Schedule
Apple is releasing Sugar Season 2 weekly, with one new episode every Friday through the finale.
| Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|
| 1 | June 19, 2026 |
| 2 | June 26, 2026 |
| 3 | July 3, 2026 |
| 4 | July 10, 2026 |
| 5 | July 17, 2026 |
| 6 | July 24, 2026 |
| 7 | July 31, 2026 |
| 8 (Finale) | August 7, 2026 |
New episodes drop at midnight Pacific Time, which lands at different hours depending on where you live:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific (PT) | 12:00 AM Friday |
| Mountain (MT) | 1:00 AM Friday |
| Central (CT) | 2:00 AM Friday |
| Eastern (ET) | 3:00 AM Friday |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 8:00 AM Friday |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 9:00 AM Friday |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | 12:30 PM Friday |
| Australian Eastern Time (AEST) | 5:00 PM Friday |
What happens in Sugar Season 2?
Sugar takes on a new missing persons case: the older brother of an up-and-coming boxer has vanished, and the search pulls him into a city-wide conspiracy. Meanwhile, he keeps digging for his own missing sister, the thread that’s driven the show since Season 1 revealed Sugar’s real identity.
Cast of Sugar Season 2
Farrell is the only major holdover from Season 1. The rest of the cast is new.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Colin Farrell | John Sugar |
| Jin Ha | A boxer caught in a dangerous situation |
| Raymond Lee | Ji Moon, the missing brother |
| Tony Dalton | Lieutenant Vega, LA County Sheriff’s Department |
| Laura Donnelly | A woman immune to Sugar’s charm |
| Sasha Calle | Role not yet disclosed |
| Shea Whigham | Special guest star |
Do you need to watch season 1 first?
Yes. Season 1 spends eight episodes slowly revealing that Sugar isn’t just a sharp detective; he’s an alien hiding in plain sight in Los Angeles. Season 2 builds directly on that reveal and on what happened to Ruby and Henry. Starting at Season 2 spoils the twist that makes Season 1 worth watching, and Season 1 is still streaming in full on Apple TV+.
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