Sugar (TV series): Release date and where to watch in Australia


Sugar TV series
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Colin Farrell stars as Detective John Sugar in Apple TV+’s new original, the Sugar TV series. When the granddaughter of a Hollywood producer goes missing, Sugar attempts to put his personal demons in the backseat, and utilises his mighty investigative skills and instinct to delve into her disappearance. 

However, his search for answers only leads him to discover dangerous secrets involving the victim’s family, bringing more conflict into his already complex life. 

Confirmed to make its premiere in April, here’s everything you need to know about the new series.

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Where to watch Sugar (TV show) in Australia?

Sugar will be exclusively available to watch on Apple TV+, making the series one of the streamer’s new original releases this year. 

New customers signing up can watch the first three episodes with a 7-day free trial.

TV showStreaming ServiceAvailable?
Sugar Apple TV+Yes – with Apple TV+ free trial
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Sugar (TV show) release date in Australia

The eight-part series has been confirmed to premiere on 5 April with three episodes debuting at once. 

Afterwards, the remaining episodes will follow a weekly rollout until its finale on 10 May.

Sugar Season 1Release DatesStreaming Service
Episode 1Fri, 5 Apr 2024Apple TV+
Episode 2Fri, 5 Apr 2024Apple TV+
Episode 3Fri, 5 Apr 2024Apple TV+
Episode 4Fri, 12 Apr 2024Apple TV+
Episode 5Fri, 19 Apr 2024Apple TV+
Episode 6Fri, 26 Apr 2024Apple TV+
Episode 7Fri, 3 May2024Apple TV+
Episode 8Fri, 10 May2024Apple TV+

Watch Sugar on Apple TV+

You can stream episodes of the Sugar TV show in Australia via Apple TV+ as an exclusive original. Fortunately, the service still offers a 7-day free trial for new sign-ups.

After that, Apple TV+’s monthly subscription is only $12.99 per month, giving you exclusive access to impressive Apple Originals like Masters of the Air, Lessons in Chemistry, Hijack, Drops of God, and more. 

There’s also an ongoing deal for a longer free subscription – get 3 months of Apple TV+ when you buy an eligible Apple device. What’s more, Apple’s streaming service offers a single tier that already includes six concurrent streams and most content in 4K, usually in Dolby Vision, and also in Dolby Atmos.

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What is the plot of Sugar (TV series)?

Set in Los Angeles, Colin Farrell’s Private Detective John Sugar investigates the disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. Haunted by his own personal demons, the enigmatic investigator carries an impeccable reputation of finding the missing. 

He realises there’s more to the case than meets the eye when the victim’s family is revealed to be deceptive. With forces hot on his trail, Sugar knew that finding Olivia is a race against time. But before he can solve the mysteries of her disappearance, he must first confront the mysteries of his own mind. 

Sugar is created by Mark Protosevich and directed by Fernando Meirelles. Both serve as executive producers, which include lead actor Colin Farrell, Simon Kinberg, Audrey Chon, Scott Greenberg, and Chip Vucelich.

Watch Sugar (TV show) trailer

Check out the trailer for the new Apple TV+ series streaming from 5 April!

Cast of Sugar (TV series)

Starring Colin Farrell in the title role of John Sugar, the TV show also features the following actors:

  • Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Ruby
  • Amy Ryan as Melanie Mackie
  • Dennis Boutsikaris as Bernie Siegel
  • Alex Hernandez as Kenny
  • Anna Gunn as Margit
  • James Cromwell as Jonathan Siegel
  • Nate Corddry as David Siegel
  • Txunamy Ortiz as Patricia
  • Sydney Chandler as Olivia Siegel
  • Miguel Sandoval as Thomas Kinsey
  • Elizabeth Anweis as Mrs. Siegel
  • Jason Butler Harner as Henry
  • Massi Furlan as Carlos
  • Lindsay Pulsipher
  • Adrian Martinez

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