Ever since Sugar finished its eight-episode run in May 2024, fans have been clamoring to know whether the Colin Farrell Neo-noir detective show would get a second season... and Apple has finally answered the question.
Sugar season 2 has been confirmed, although we know very little about what the new batch of episodes will bring beyond a general plot outline. Hopefully we'll see more classic movie references like to John Sugar’s classic car, and more information stemming from that wild plot twist.
At the end of Sugar episode 8, the season finale, our titular detective PI John Sugar gives themselves their new mission, thanks to revelations from their past about their friends and allies. This naturally seems to set up a second season of the Apple TV Plus original show.
So here’s what you need to know about Sugar season 2, including its official plot synopsis and cast predictions. To avoid dancing around spoilers, I’m going to presume that you’ve already seen Sugar’s first season, so this is your spoiler warning! If you still need to see the show, here’s how to watch Sugar.
Has Sugar season 2 been confirmed?
Yep, Sugar season 2 has been confirmed — on Wednesday, October 2, Apple confirmed that Sugar had been renewed for a second season.
Sugar season 2 possible release window
Since Sugar season 2's renewal didn't say anything on when it'd drop, we can’t say for sure when the next season will arrive. However, it’s worth pointing out a few things. Firstly, most TV shows get seasons once per year, or less frequently than that, so don’t expect anything before April 2025.
Secondly, Apple can sometimes take a little longer than its rivals to bring new season — saying that, many of its series are CGI-heavy hour-long prestige pieces, while Sugar’s episodes were about half an hour long and didn’t have as many effects, so it might be a bit quicker to make.
Sugar season 2 plot
Apple has confirmed that Sugar season 2 will return the detective to Los Angeles, to investigate a new missing person case, though we don't know more about it than that.
We also know that John Sugar will start the hunt for his missing sister, after the Sugar ending which shone some light on this trauma from his past (and an antagonist he didn't know he had).
At the end of the first season, he discovers that his ally Henry is actually not his friend. This man (well, alien) kidnapped Sugar’s sister Jen many years ago, and begins to taunt Sugar about it. Plus, Henry stays on Earth instead of evacuating it, with the vague intention of torturing humans (or teaching other humans to).
For both these reasons Sugar decides to stay on Earth, to hunt Henry and bring him to justice.
It's likely that the missing person case will relate to something Henry has done, so Sugar's primary and secondary quest will both lead him to this rival.
Sugar season 2 cast speculation
So who could return for Sugar‘s second ride? Apple hasn't confirmed anyone, even its lead, but we can make some guesses.
The show wouldn’t work at all without PI John Sugar, played by Collin Farrell. And given the plot speculation above, we’ll need to see his antagonist Henry too, who’s played by Jason Butler Harner.
Maybe we’ll see the return of Melanie (Amy Ryan) whom the show toyed with being a love interest for Sugar. At the end of the series she’s a firm friend, and she could help Sugar on his quest.
It seems unlikely that any of the Siegel family will return, as their plot was wrapped up in the first season, which followed the case of missing girl Olivia.
That’s the same for Sugar’s handler Ruby (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) who evacuates Earth at the end of the final episode of the show, though if a second season deals more with the alien world, perhaps she could return.
Sugar had a few more partners in the first season including civilian sleuth Charlie, friendly faces in the hotel wait staff and the dog Wiley. Maybe they’ll be back too, to help him in future endeavours.
