Internet dubs Apple TV+'s 'Sugar' as one of the 'best shows of the year' after gripping finale episode

Directed by Fernando Meirelles, the show follows John Sugar, a private investigator in Los Angeles, on his quest to find Olivia Siegel
PUBLISHED MAY 18, 2024
Colin Farell plays the lead as John Sugar in a still from 'Sugar' (@AppleTV+)
Colin Farell plays the lead as John Sugar in a still from 'Sugar' (@AppleTV+)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Fans of the Apple TV+ series 'Sugar' were treated to the finale episode on Friday, May 17. The unexpected twist in the middle of the season left viewers pleasantly surprised, and the conclusion provided a satisfying end to the story.

Directed by Fernando Meirelles, the show follows John Sugar, a private investigator in Los Angeles, on his quest to find Olivia Siegel, the missing granddaughter of Hollywood tycoon Jonathan Siegel.

Fans have been buzzing since the trailer for 'Sugar' debuted in March, generating excitement for the series. 

'Sugar' Finale Episode captures audience's hearts as a fitting conclusion to 'genre-bending' show

The suspense heightens as Ruby keeps crucial details from John Sugar in Episode 3 of 'Sugar' (@appletv+)
The suspense heightens as Ruby keeps crucial details from John Sugar in Episode 3 of 'Sugar' (@appletv+)

Many fans took to X to share their thoughts on the Finale Episode as well as the entire Season 1 of 'Sugar'. One of them said, "I was back and forth on Apple TV’s SUGAR basically the whole season, but I thought the finale was great. The arc of Sugar’s crumbling fantasy is executed really, really well. One of the few shows of late that has me really invested in where it could go in the future."



 

One satisfied fan wrote, "Can’t believe I’m saying this but I really, really liked ‘Sugar’. The strangeness of the finale did it for me," while another said, "One of best shows of year and loved the finale."



 



 

One thrilled fan tweeted, "Just finished the season finale of Sugar and I highly recommend this show. It was good and gripping through all eight episodes and went in a direction I never imagined."



 

One shocked fan wrote, "Just watched finale sugar and dude i didn't see it coming."



 

'Sugar' Finale Episode leaves fans craving for Season 2 at the earliest 

John Sugar (played by Colin Farrell) digs deeper in Olivia Siegel's case in 'Sugar' Episode 1 (@appletv+)
John Sugar (Colin Farrell) digs deeper into Olivia Siegel's case in 'Sugar' (@appletv+)

Numerous fans loved the show and are eagerly awaiting the announcement for a second season. One of them said, "What a ride Sugar on @AppleTV has been, from the cinematography to the voice-over, from the old movie scenes to the insane plot twist. Add the fantastic cast and music and you get a neo-noir series at its best! The finale set the stage perfectly for another season, here's hoping."



 

One fan wrote, "What a great series. What great finale. Hoping it's just a season finale and not *series* finale," while another commented, "Finished watching the series 'Sugar', wonderful finale to a wonderful season. Colin was great in the role. Hope there will be a season 2."



 



 

One fan said, "Just watch the finale of Sugar on Apple TV. It's a good noir show with an interesting twist. Colin Farrell was great. I'll be back for a second season." "Really enjoyed the SUGAR finale and hope it gets a second season," said one thrilled viewer.



 



 

'Sugar' trailer



 

8 episodes of 'Sugar' are exclusively streaming on Apple TV+

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