'Sugar' season finale: Breaking down the jaw-dropping extraterrestrial twist
Sugar wrapped up its first season on Apple TV+ with its eighth episode airing on Friday, leaving viewers with a myriad of unanswered questions. The genre-blending noir, starring Colin Farrell as the private detective John Sugar, centered on his quest to locate Olivia (Sydney Chandler), the granddaughter of Hollywood tycoon Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). In the finale, Sugar finally tracks down Olivia. However, the storyline takes an unexpected turn with a massive revelation. Spoilers ahead.
Sugar's alien identity and his connection to humanity
The storyline takes an unexpected turn with the revelation that extraterrestrial beings are present on Earth solely to observe humans. The final episode depicts Sugar's alien allies preparing to return to their home planet. However, after reflecting on his experiences, Sugar decides to stay on Earth. This decision is primarily driven by his newfound understanding of his own humanity, which he realizes is stronger than he initially thought.
Unraveling mysteries and discovering humanity in 'Sugar'
In the concluding episodes, Sugar successfully solves the mystery of Olivia's disappearance and rescues her. Despite this accomplishment, he senses there is more to uncover about Ryan Pavich's (Cameron Cowperthwaite) crimes. His investigation leads him to discover that Henry was present during Pavich's crimes but did not report them. This revelation aligns with the aliens' mission on Earth—to observe and report human behavior to learn from their mistakes for the betterment of their own planet.
Shocking revelations and future implications for 'Sugar'
The finale uncovers a shocking twist about Henry's involvement in the abduction of Sugar's sister, Djen. This discovery leads Sugar to believe that Djen might still be alive, prompting him to stay on Earth instead of leaving with his fellow aliens. The fate of Djen remains uncertain and is likely to be explored if the series is renewed for Season 2. Meanwhile, other aliens prepare to leave Earth due to threats from humans who are aware of their existence.
What to expect from Season 2?
Sugar's journey as an investigator in Season 1 commenced with the singular mystery of Olivia's disappearance. However, as the season concludes, he finds himself entangled in multiple unresolved enigmas. From unraveling the truth behind Rachel's demise to uncovering the whereabouts of his absent sister, Sugar faces a daunting task in Season 2 of the Apple TV+ series. Moreover, with some humans adamantly seeking to eradicate aliens like him, Sugar must navigate with caution, having missed his chance to return home.
