'Sugar': Watch trailer, know about release date, star cast, and more

Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for detective drama 'Sugar', ahead of its release next month, reports 'Collider'. The eight-part series narrates the story of a private investigator and explores the city of Los Angeles as the detective uncovers the secrets surrounding a high-profile disappearance case.

The trailer opens with Farrell's character John beginning an investigation of the case related to Olivia's disappearance. But contrary to his earlier assumption, things get darker as he gets closer to the truth.

Official Synopsis

An official synopsis of the series reads, "Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell 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."

Private detective genre

Starring Collin Farrel, Apple TV''s upcoming series 'Sugar' presents a modern interpretation of the classic private detective genre. Directed by Oscar-nominated Fernando Meirelles, it depicts Los Angeles as a character. The city plays a major part in the series and it is showcased brilliantly in black-and-white shots, creating an intriguing background for the series.

Star Cast

The star cast of the series includes Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, James Cromwell, and Anna Gunn. Besides, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler, and Alex Hernandez also feature in the detective drama.

If media reports are to be believed, the Los Angeles-based detective drama has been dubbed as "an imaginative tale of two strangers and the extraordinary emotional journey that connects them".

Release date

According to 'Collider', 'Sugar' will debut globally on Apple TV on April 5, 2024, when its first three episodes will be released together. Its new episodes will be dropped every subsequent Wednesday for the remaining five weeks.

Farrell has described his character as “a keen observer of human behavior.” He also said there is nowhere more fascinating in so many different ways in the world than this city. He called the series kaleidoscopic.

FAQs:

What is 'Sugar' all about?
Eight-part detective series 'Sugar' narrates the story of a private investigator and explores the city of Los Angeles as the detective uncovers the secrets surrounding a high-profile disappearance case.

Who features in 'Sugar'?
'Sugar' stars Oscar-nominated Colin Farrel. The star cast of the series includes Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Amy Ryan, James Cromwell and Anna Gunn. Besides, Dennis Boutsikaris, Nate Corddry, Sydney Chandler and Alex Hernandez also feature in the detective drama.