TV series
Who is Sugar?
John Sugar is a dashing private eye navigating the dark corners of sunny LA. Though he sees only the good in humanity, Sugar is haunted by a secret too dangerous to expose.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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John Sugar is a dashing private eye navigating the dark corners of sunny LA. Though he sees only the good in humanity, Sugar is haunted by a secret too dangerous to expose.
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Episode 1
Sugar takes on a new case: Tracking down the troubled brother of rising local boxer Danny Moon.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Sam CatlinGuest stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Jason Butler Harner, Mireille Enos, Nona Parker Johnson, Jack Topalian, Akrosia Samson, Catfish Jean, Erin Wu
Episode 2
The search for Ji sends Sugar into dangerous territory. Danny resorts to desperate measures.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Gary TiecheGuest stars Nona Parker Johnson, Jack Topalian, Catfish Jean, Bernard White, Matt Murray, Gloria Laino, John D'Aquino, Michelle Haro
Episode 3
Danny gets a lead on Ji. Back at the Del, Sugar finds himself with a new admirer.
Directed by Amat EscalanteWritten by Christopher C. RogersGuest stars Jack Topalian, Joss Glennie-Smith, Devon Odessa, Laura San Giacomo, Rene Moran, Vanessa Martinez, Rell Battle, Rek Lee
Episode 4
Sugar makes a powerful enemy and has a falling out with Charlotte. The race to find Ji is on.
Directed by Amat EscalanteWritten by Jonny GomezGuest stars Nona Parker Johnson, Brian Gilleece, Kina Bermudez, Michelle Haro, Edgar de Santiago, Rell Battle, Rek Lee, Brandon Morales
Episode 5
Vega isn't convinced his problem with Ji is solved. Sugar befriends someone in Pavich's inner circle.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Michael BhimGuest stars Jack Topalian, Akrosia Samson, Bernard White, Melissa Bickerton, DeLaRosa Rivera, Laura San Giacomo, Vanessa Martinez, Rek Lee
Episode 6
Sugar wrestles with his fear of contamination. Vega forces Sugar to make an impossible choice.
Directed by Adam BernsteinWritten by Megan RitchieGuest stars Akrosia Samson, Joss Glennie-Smith, Devon Odessa, Edgar de Santiago, DeLaRosa Rivera, Laura San Giacomo, Rene Moran, Rek Lee
Episode 7
With every other option spent, Sugar plays one last card. Charlotte opens up to Sugar.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Christopher C. Rogers, Sam AlperGuest stars Bernard White, Laura San Giacomo, Bodhi Rader, Reginald Lashaun Clay, Chris Doubek, Daniel Zacapa, Diego Rodriguez, Stephen Bralver
Episode 8
Sugar attends an event that shakes him to his core.
Directed by Michael MorrisWritten by Sam CatlinGuest stars James Cromwell, Jason Butler Harner, Massi Furlan, Mireille Enos, Jack Topalian, Akrosia Samson, Brian Gilleece, Joshua Kwak
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Colin FarrellJohn Sugar
Kirby Howell-BaptisteRuby
Jin HaDanny Moon
Amy RyanMelanie Matthews
Tony DaltonRay Vega
Dennis BoutsikarisBernard 'Bernie' Siegel
Raymond LeeJi Moon
Nate CorddryDavid 'Davy' Siegel
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Genre FilmsUnited States
ProtokinoUnited States
Chapel Place ProductionsIreland
Apple StudiosUnited States
