"Sugar" is a captivating series that masterfully blends the essence of classic hardboiled detective tales with a contemporary twist. As the lead character embodies the quintessential private eye persona, the show maintains a charming authenticity appealing to both genre enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The dialogue is sharp, the plot intricately crafted yet not overly convoluted, offering enough twists to sustain engagement.

The modern adaptation of the genre shines through in its portrayal of character diversity, adding depth and relevance to the narrative. Visually, "Sugar" pays homage to its noir roots while adopting a current aesthetic that complements its tone seamlessly.

Colin Farrell's portrayal adds gravitas to the character; despite its initial thinness, hinting at a complex inner life and promising character development. The series cleverly juggles between homage and self-aware parody, keeping viewers intrigued about its future trajectory.

The show's production quality, acting, and writing contribute to its allure, with its stylish cinematography reminiscent of classic noir films. Each scene serves a purpose, propelling the narrative forward without unnecessary filler, maintaining a fast-paced and engaging atmosphere.

Overall, "Sugar" is a delightful surprise, exceeding expectations with its blend of mystery, character depth, and nods to the genre's legacy. Whether you're a fan of noir or simply enjoy well-crafted storytelling, this series is undoubtedly worth your time.

As of posting this comment, I have watched three episodes, released thus far, and I reserve my right to revise my notes and opinions, based on how this show evolves.

I love film noir of all kinds and private dick yarns in particular. It‘’s my favorite genre and I think I’ve seen almost every P.I. film or show ever made.

Sugar started off ok with a couple of bad/cheesy moments. I was hoping they were not red flags for worse to come. But it did get worse, much much worse.

Episode 3 is laughably bad and Episode 4 is a catastrophe. What do you know, they changed director starting with Episode 3. They also added a second writer. Both of these changes took the show from pretty bad to super awful.

Not surprising it was produced by Collin. He may have wanted to see himself as a film noir hero but unfortunately he failed. What he created is a noir knockoff with not a single original idea. Then there’s the dialogue which is a caricature of film noir banter and the inner monologue’s a total snooze fest.

Collin’s acting is mostly ok but it’s hard to tell if he’s bad at times or if it’s just his character that is moronic. Most of the other acting is horrible. Where bad actors cast on purpose to give Collin a little lift? Eric Lange as Byron Stallings is particularly terrible.

I’m not surprised by the good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes (“real critics” or off much of the time IMO) but even all fellow commentators on Trakt so far have give this crapola their praise. Perhaps they commented after seeing only the first episode?

If you want to see some good noir and/or private detective shows/movies check out these lists on Trakt:

Private Eyes
https://trakt.tv/users/hirkiti/lists/private-eyes?sort=my_rating,asc

Loosely Noir
https://trakt.tv/users/hirkiti/lists/loosely-noir?sort=my_rating,asc