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
After solving a case in Japan, private eye John Sugar returns to LA to help find a missing woman with ties to a Hollywood legend.
Directed by Fernando MeirellesWritten by Mark ProtosevichGuest stars Miguel Sandoval, Sydney Chandler, Jon Beavers, Natalie Alyn Lind, Darwin Shaw, Taishi Mizuno, Travis Richey, Avery Bagenstos
Episode 2
Sugar suspects Melanie's not telling the full story. Meanwhile, he and Ruby may not be the only ones looking into the mysterious body in Olivia's trunk.
Directed by Fernando MeirellesWritten by Mark ProtosevichGuest stars Jon Beavers, Eric Lange, Elizabeth Anweis, Cher Alvarez, Amie Raylynn Apodaca, Bernardo Badillo, Hope Banks, Julia Belanova
Episode 3
Melanie and Sugar get caught in a dicey situation—and make a new enemy. Sugar reunites with old friends, but he senses some are keeping secrets.
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Mark Protosevich, David RosenGuest stars Sydney Chandler, Eric Lange, Cher Alvarez, Bernardo Badillo, Don DiPetta, Jennifer L. Marshall, Txunamy Ortiz, Anna Gunn
Episode 4
Sugar and Melanie track down Olivia's friend, who shares disturbing information about Davy and his family. Davy and Kenny dig into Sugar's past.
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Mark Protosevich, Donald JohGuest stars Miguel Sandoval, Sydney Chandler, Eric Lange, Elizabeth Anweis, Bernardo Badillo, Don DiPetta, Jennifer L. Marshall, Anna Gunn
Episode 5
Melanie gets a surprise visit that unleashes Sugar's dark side. Ruby receives chilling guidance from a colleague. Davy makes a tragic decision.
Directed by Fernando MeirellesWritten by Mark ProtosevichGuest stars Eric Lange, Bernardo Badillo, Don DiPetta, Anna Gunn, Paula Andrea Placido, Massi Furlan, Paul Schulze, Julie Dretzin
Episode 6
Sugar thinks he's made a break in the case. When a double cross forces him to do the unthinkable, he turns to Melanie and Henry for help.
Directed by Fernando MeirellesWritten by Donald Joh, Sam CatlinGuest stars Miguel Sandoval, Darwin Shaw, Eric Lange, Elizabeth Anweis, Bernardo Badillo, Jennifer L. Marshall, Anna Gunn, Jason Butler Harner
Episode 7
Sugar's fears for the safety of his friends lead him to a clandestine gathering where he learns a dangerous secret—and the truth about Olivia.
Directed by Adam ArkinWritten by Donald Joh, Sam CatlinGuest stars Miguel Sandoval, Sydney Chandler, Elizabeth Anweis, Anna Gunn, Jason Butler Harner, Joey Pollari, Massi Furlan, Paul Schulze
Episode 8
A shocking realization points Sugar toward a discovery that changes everything.
Directed by Fernando MeirellesWritten by Donald Joh, Sam CatlinGuest stars Sydney Chandler, Anna Gunn, Jason Butler Harner, Massi Furlan, Paul Schulze, Cameron Cowperthwaite, Maeve Whalen, Alex Borlo
Episode information updated Sep 18, 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
