Sugar

"Sugar" is a commendable series that skillfully incorporates elements of classic hardboiled detective stories into a contemporary setting. The show strikes a balance between paying homage to the genre's traditions and adapting them for today's audience.

The lead character, reminiscent of the archetypal private eye, brings a certain charm and authenticity to the role, making the series engaging for both aficionados of the genre and new viewers. The dialogue is sharp, and the plot is well-crafted, with enough twists to maintain interest without being overly complex.

The modern take on the genre is evident in the show's approach to character diversity and social issues, which adds depth and relevance to the narrative. The visual style nods to the noir roots while maintaining a current aesthetic that suits the show's tone.

Overall, "Sugar" is a solid series that offers a fresh take on the detective genre, and it's worth watching for its clever writing, strong performances, and thoughtful update of classic tropes.

FIRST SEASON

During the first 6 episodes, i liked it a lot at first but then, something started to feel off. All those film noir references, Farrell's strange acting and behavior, were interesting at first but gradually, i was confused and i was feeling a bit detached. Farrell is charismatic and a great actor, he wouldn't let this show go off the rails, so i decided to keep on watching it, even though i didn't love it anymore.

And then, a major twist happened. A twist that explained it all. Unfortunately, i can't say anything about it because even a small detail could be a spoiler. Overall, the less you learn about this tv show, the better.

I will say only this : I love spaghetti. I also love honey. There are many tasty (or tasteful, if we're talking about other things than food) things that cannot be combined. I mean, you cannot put honey in your spaghetti, it would be stupid.

SUGAR combines two ENTIRELY different things. It's like putting honey in a plate of spaghetti. At first, i was a bit shocked. Are we serious? But, eventually, i can say that i liked it even more than the first 6 episodes. Because, at least, everything is being explained in a satisfying way. I don't claim that it works, there will be many people who won't like it, maybe they will find it ridiculous.

But it worked for me. And i applaud every daring creative choice, i mean, we can't complain that everything has already been told in movies/shows and then get upset when a film maker tries something different.

I hope there is gonna be a second season. There is a lot of creativity and originality here. Characters are likeable, the bad guys are really bad, the story is interesting, not for a second i felt bored. Well directed and well acted. In any case, i don't expect much from 20's tv shows and movies. If i am being entertained, it's enough.

It seems like some people here should expose themselves to classic noir films and books this series finds its inspiration in. Folks criticizing the internal dialogue, that's a time-honored device of the genre as is, a slow burn pace and flashbacks. Maybe people these days are too accustomed to explosions and car chases to appreciate a little mystery. Read some Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett or watch a Robert Mitchum or Humphrey Bogart movie in the genre. Farrell is definitely well cast and the cinematography is sumptuous. I'm excited to see where this series takes us. We were glued to the screen and can't wait for me.

Sugar is a new LA noir private detective show that works both as a hommage to the genre and a self serious meta parody with all the cliches imaginable. After 2 episodes it's difficult to tell where it will go but I like it for the moment.

Colin Farrell is great as usual and succeeds in giving gravitas to a character that for the moment is paper thin. We feel he has a past and relationships and traumas and an inner life.

I reserve the right to revise my note according to the evolution of the next episodes. Many shows started great and collapsed very fast (the Apple TV+ Godzilla show for example). Let's wait and see.

Colin Farrell is simply perfect in this role. Vulnerable yet strong, serious yet fun, and mysterious yet open. Really stellar supporting cast with beautiful scenery of LA. A real trip back in time to the old style self-narrated private directive genre. Apple hasn't disappointed and continues its excellent record of releasing excellent limited series like this one. The only negative is in a world of instant gratification, waiting for a whole week for a new episode is torturous! But this is most certainly work the wait. Finally, I also love the embedded black and white clips from old detective movies throughout. It adds to the intrigue for me.