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Alien PI Solves Cases in L.A. Noir
10 Jul
Summary
- Blue-skinned alien detective stars in neo-noir series
- Season two focuses on fentanyl distribution and corrupt cops
- Colin Farrell's tender portrayal anchors the show's charm
Apple TV+'s "Sugar" follows Colin Farrell as a dapper private investigator who is secretly a blue-skinned extraterrestrial.
The second season, which premiered in mid-June 2026, shifts to a case-of-the-season procedural, moving the alien mythology to the background. This season, Sugar takes on a pro bono case involving a boxer's missing brother, uncovering a fentanyl distribution ring and corrupt police.
Showrunner Sam Catlin has improved the series' rhythm and dialogue, offering a richer vision of Los Angeles. The narrative resets Sugar's personal extraterrestrial story, allowing his earthbound life and new relationships, like with street hustler Val and federal agent Tom Flyvbjerg, to develop.
Farrell's performance as the tender, exiled alien is central to the show's appeal. He embodies a duality of character, drawing viewers in despite logical inconsistencies, and his portrayal of loneliness and love for Earth adds emotional depth.
The series celebrates classic noir elements and the beauty of Southern California. It's noted as a unique passion project, highlighting a bygone era of Peak TV that may not see a third season due to current streaming economics.
