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Sugar Season 2 Achieves Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score, Boosting Apple TV+
6/22/2026, 2:17:30 AM
Core Event: Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score for Season 2
On June 21, 2026, the second season of Apple TV+’s series *Sugar* earned a 100 % critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, up from the 81 % rating recorded for season 1. The season premiered on Apple TV+ earlier this month, starring Colin Farrell as the titular detective, and ongoing critics’ reviews currently continue to be added to the aggregate.
Background & Context: Apple TV+ and the Series *Sugar*
Apple TV+ has built a large catalog of original series, including *Severance* and the returning *Ted Lasso*. *Sugar* is a noir-styled mystery that premiered in 2024, following Farrell’s private-detective character as he investigates a Hollywood producer’s missing granddaughter. The show later reveals the detective to be an alien, adding science-fiction elements such as instant alcohol metabolism and bullet-deflecting gadgets. The combination of noir atmosphere, sci-fi twists, and Farrell’s performance is described as unlike any other current TV offering.
Why It Matters: Impact on Apple TV+’s Content Momentum
Apple TV+ is described as having a ‘genuinely stunning amount of great content now,’ and the perfect rating adds to the platform’s recent successes. The article’s concluding remark that ‘Apple is on fire’ suggests the score reinforces Apple TV+’s reputation for delivering high-quality series. The flawless rating therefore still adds to the platform’s collection of great content.
Criticism & Opposition: Limited Buzz and Niche Position
The series is noted as not being one of Apple TV+’s ‘heaviest hitters or buzziest wins,’ indicating limited mainstream attention despite its unique premise. The article also observes that there is ‘really isn’t quite like it on TV,’ underscoring its distinctiveness.
Verbatim Quotes: Selected Statements from Forbes Review
- “Sugar is an alien from the jump, rather than a big reveal to be found.” — Paul Tassi, Forbes
- “He can’t get drunk because he metabolizes alcohol instantly and then deflecting a bullet with his watch.” — Paul Tassi, Forbes
- “He does not need to put 50 pounds of Penguin makeup on his face for the part, this time (well, once more for The Batman Part II).” — Paul Tassi, Forbes
- “Apple is on fire, and a new 100 % Rotten Tomatoes-scored season of a series starring an A-lister? Just what they need.” — Paul Tassi, Forbes
What's Next: Ongoing Reception
The article notes that the 100 % rating represents the series’ most acclaimed reception to date, and that reviews are currently still being published.
