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Days of our Lives: Marlena Celebrates Epic 50 Years in Salem – Best Moments You’ll Never Forget!
Days of Our Lives has Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) looking back at her time in Salem as Deidre Hall celebrates her 50th anniversary on the NBC soap. This week, her first air date on Days of Our Lives was June 21st, 1976. Can you believe that?
And just a fun side note, the other two current longest-running soap stars are also on Days. Susan Seaforth Hayes has been playing Julie Williams for 58 years off and on. And Suzanne Rogers has been playing Maggie Horton for about 53 years. These are all impressive tenures as soap actors.
And this week we’ve got Marlena looking through a photo album with her and John Black on the cover. His son Paul Narita (Christopher Sean) has come back to Salem this week and he surprises Marlena. If you’ve seen the recent episodes, you know this. And then Belle Black (Martha Madison) shows up too and Marlena says she’s taking a little stroll down memory lane and Belle wants to come along for the ride.
Days of Our Lives: Marlena’s Rise as a Salem Icon (1976-1986)
So, I thought we should take a stroll down memory lane, too. Let’s take a look at some favorite Marlena moments that Days of Our Lives fans have treasured. Starting when Deidre Hall first came on and lasting a decade from 1976 to 1986 was what we’ll call Marlena’s rise as a Salem icon. Marlena Evans came to town as a psychiatrist in June of 1976. She was treating Mickey Horton (John Clarke) at the time and Marlena quickly got entangled with Don Craig (Jed Allan). They were briefly married and she got pregnant and gave birth to but then lost her firstborn son.
And fans may also recall that during her early years on the show, Marlena was also stalked by the Salem Strangler. And she also met and married Roman Brady (Josh Taylor). Roman had been protecting her and they fell madly in love. And then Marlena turned up pregnant with their twins, Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) and Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney). But during Marlena’s first decade in Salem, Roman was presumed dead due to Stefano DiMera’s (Joseph Mascolo) interference.
Next, Marlena fell in love with amnesiac John Black, who later thought that he was Roman. The early to mid-80s in Salem was a really dramatic time for Marlena with a horrific window fall, a coma. And a presumed plane crash that led to her exit.
Days of Our Lives: Dramatic Returns and Supernatural Terror (1987-1996)
The next decade for Deidre Hall on Days from 1987 to 1996 was a time of dramatic returns, epic love, and supernatural terror. Because the late 80s to mid-90s was some of the craziest times in Salem. Wilder than many modern soap opera watchers have seen. After Marlena survived the coma and being held captive by Stefano, she returned to an emotional, poignant encounter with John Black.
But this is when the whole love triangle between John and Roman started after it was discovered that the true Roman Brady was still alive. The connection between Marlena and John, though proved to be stronger. Because Marlena and John had a passionate affair. This was while she was still married to Roman. And teenager Sami Brady caught them in the act. And that was when her little sister Belle was conceived.
The paternity scandal rocked the whole family for years to come. And when it came out that Roman was not the dad and John was, that led to an inevitable divorce for Marlena and Roman Brady. But one of the most iconic soap moments that is still talked about until this day, probably the most well-known story arc in Deidre Hall’s tenure on Days of Our Lives were the Queen of the Night story and the devil possession plot.
We saw Stefano drug Marlena and she full-on levitated in the style of horror film The Exorcist. And then finally, there was a dramatic exorcism performed by Father John Black. Lots of chaos, mind control, and possession. But in the end, true love prevailed.
Days of Our Lives: Mayhem, Marriages, and the Salem Stalker (1997-2006)
The next decade for Marlena from 1997 to 2006 saw mayhem, marriages, and the Salem Stalker. This era saw Marlena in an on-again off-again relationship with John. And we also had Kristen DiMera’s (Stacy Haiduk) schemes, multiple weddings, as well as separations, kidnappings. And more DiMera threats.
In 2003 to 2004, the Salem Stalker terrified the citizens of Salem. And Dr. Marlena Evans was framed for deaths that never even really happened. This was all one of Stefano’s tricks. But one of epic proportions. All the serial slayer victims weren’t dead. But were on a private island, Melaswen, which is New Salem spelled backwards. This was a huge rating stunt for Days of Our Lives.
And in the same decade, Marlena had to navigate the continued drama for her adult kids, Belle and Eric and Sami. Plus, Marlena was connected to the rest of Salem in her role as a renowned psychiatrist who specialized in talk therapy with a knack for hypnotherapy as well.
Days of Our Lives: Family, Exits, and Returns (2007-2016)
Deidre Hall’s next era, 2007 to 2016, was one where the focus was on family as well as exits and returns. So in 2008 there were big budget cuts on the NBC soap and that led to firings that caused a lot of fan backlash. So, that saw Marlena and John both leave Salem when Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall were both let go. But they returned in 2011 for the dedication of Horton Town Square. Marlena and John eventually built a beautiful life together, including grandkids and the discovery that Paul Narita was John’s biological son. And of course, Marlena also really loved John’s son, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), as if he were her own.
Just as Marlena cared for Carrie Brady (Christie Clark), who’s the offspring of Roman and Anna DiMera (Leann Hunley). All this time, through personal issues and family drama, Marlena had to deal with the ongoing feud between the Bradys and the DiMeras. And she came to terms with John’s sketchy past. So, Marlena weathered all these storms with style and grace and dignity. She was always a fierce contender if you messed with her or her family.
Days of Our Lives: Legacy, Tragedy, and 50 Years of Excellence (2017-2026)
The decade that brings us to now is 2017 to 2026 and that includes legacy, tragic loss, a second possession. And Deidre Hall’s milestone 50th anniversary on Days of Our Lives. So the past 10 years for Marlena focused heavily on her super couple pairing with John that at times featured a supernatural bond between them. From family weddings to vow renewals, deaths and disappearance, it has all been part of Marlena’s journey from a young woman eager to help the people of Salem to a beloved town matriarch today.
Now many fans groaned in 2021 when the writers brought back the second devil possession storyline that involved Marlena. Not only was she possessed. But the devil also took over her dear friend Doug Williams (Bill Hayes) and her grandson Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman). Once the devil was chased out of Salem again though, then we got the heartbreaking news that Drake Hogestyn had pancreatic cancer. The Days of Our Lives actor lost his battle on September 28th, 2024.
But before he was too sick, Drake had given the thumbs up on a storyline that the Days of Our Lives writers came up with for John Black’s character death. And in fact, Drake was still alive when they taped his character John’s death for Days. That aired on June 2nd, 2025, 8 months after Drake had passed away. So, John Black died on screen with Marlena by his side. But another actor playing the role, his face hidden by thick bandages. And of course, John risked his life one last time. And he died a hero, saving his one-time brother-in-law, Bo Brady (Peter Reckell).
Sad Milestone on DOOL
And just a few weeks ago, Marlena, Brady, and Belle shared a special day when it was the first anniversary of John’s death. And now Marlena, Belle and Brady along with Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) are investigating the chess set that Stefano left to John and Marlena. This is one last sick game that Stefano is playing from beyond the grave.
Marlena’s core evolution from newcomer psychiatrist to legendary super couple queen and supernatural survivor has honestly been tons of fun to watch over the years. Deidre Hall portrays her character as resilient with strong family ties. And although this soap is no stranger to recast, I don’t think anybody could ever replace the actress who plays Marlena Evans. Maybe this will be the year that Deidre Hall finally wins a long overdue daytime Emmy.
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Zoey Deutch has a knack for making even the trendiest accessories feel timeless. The actress recently stepped out carrying a sleek black handbag that instantly elevated her outfit. Her bag choice proves that a structured bag can transform even the simplest summer look, and I found a similar version for just $29 on Amazon.
On June 15, 2026, Deutch was photographed in New York City wearing a silky white satin dress and strappy heels while carrying a retro-inspired bowling bag. Her exact accessory is a $3,050 Alaïa design, but the Molodo Retro Shoulder Bag delivers a remarkably similar look for a fraction of the price. The ‘bowling bag’ trend has been quietly building momentum, and Deutch just gave it a celebrity stamp of approval.
Get the Molodo Retro Shoulder Bag for $25 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, June 23, 2026, but are subject to change.
What makes the silhouette so appealing is its versatility. The rounded shape feels vintage, while the structured design makes it look polished and modern. It’s the kind of handbag that works just as well with a sundress as it does with jeans and a blazer.
Nina Dobrev has a knack for making even the most casual outfit feel fashion-forward, and her latest look is proof that straw totes aren’t the only summer bag worth carrying. This season, woven bags are everywhere, offering the same warm-weather appeal with a slightly more elevated feel. The best part? You can channel the trend […]
The Molodo bag is made from PU leather and features the same sleek, curved silhouette that made Deutch’s designer version stand out. Despite its compact appearance, the purse has plenty of room for everyday essentials, including a phone, wallet, keys and makeup.
If black isn’t your style, this pick also comes in cream, brown, burgundy and several other colors. The color range makes it easy to find a version that works with the rest of your wardrobe.
A great handbag does most of the heavy lifting in an outfit, and this one delivers the same vintage-inspired energy as Deutch’s designer pick without the four-figure price tag. At just $25, it’s an easy way to try the bowling bag trend before it inevitably takes over summer.
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Rachel Lindsay knows how to make everyday basics look instantly cool, and her latest denim outfit is proof. The former Bachelorette star recently stepped out in a New York City-esque outfit that was complete with a pair of relaxed light-wash jeans. Her ensemble felt effortless and polished without trying too hard, and these $42 bottoms […]
Melissa Gilbert is saying goodbye to eight years of memories in her New York City apartment.
“So long perfect little one bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side. The last eight years here have been so special,” Gilbert, 62, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, June 22. “A lot of amazing work was done in and around this city. So many theaters and soundstages. So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.”
While Gilbert didn’t provide a specific reason for the move, she expressed hopes of a return in the future.
“I promise we will be back, it’s just that right now…..well….you know,” she wrote. “Excited to live in our wonderful home upstate full time for a good long while. #nyc #goodbye #alwaysanasventure #happytrails #alwaysintherightplaceattherighttime.”
Melissa Gilbert is standing by husband Timothy Busfield after he surrendered to cops following allegations of child sexual abuse. “During this period, her focus is on supporting and caring for their very large family, as they navigate this moment,” Gilbert’s rep told Us Weekly in a statement on Tuesday, January 13. “Melissa stands with and […]
The Little House on the Prairie actress’ post comes as her husband, Timothy Busfield, continues to fight allegations in a child sex abuse case.
Busfield, 69, was first indicted on child sex abuse charges by a grand jury in New Mexico on February 6. The actor was specifically indicted on four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s office said in a press release obtained by Us Weekly at the time.
Busfield — who has pleaded not guilty to the charges — recently filed a motion to quash the grand jury indictment.
“Timothy Busfield is innocent. This motion describes egregious prosecutorial misconduct during grand jury proceedings, thereby preventing the jurors from hearing testimony, witnesses and evidence even after repeated requests by the grand jury itself,” Busfield’s civil attorney Stanton “Larry” Stein claimed in a statement to Us earlier this month. “The government repressed and suppressed exculpatory evidence, misstated the law and failed in the most basic due process afforded any person under either Constitutional or State laws designed to protect actual innocence from abuse of government power.”
Gilbert has stood by her husband and called his arrest “the most traumatizing experience of our lives.”
Melissa Gilbert reiterated her support for husband Timothy Busfield in a new TV interview nearly three months after his arrest. The Little House on the Prairie alum, 61, sat down with George Stephanopoulos for a conversation that aired during the Monday, April 6, episode of Good Morning America. When asked about prior allegations against her […]
“Our life as we knew it is done,” she said on Good Morning America in April. “We are grieving what we had — all of our plans, all of our dreams, all of our ideas, all of our projects. For Tim, it’s done. He’s canceled. Even if he’s exonerated, he will always be that guy. [He’s] the last person in the world who would hurt a child.”
In her latest social media post, Gilbert shared the things she will miss most about her neighborhood as she says goodbye to a property she fell in love with.
“I’ll miss the walking and our neighborhood, the subway rides, the amazing people I’ve met there and on the streets. This city truly has a pulse,” she explained after packing up U-Haul boxes. “You can feel it in your heart. Goodbye favorite newsstand, bodega, dance studio and laundry. Goodbye shoe repair, dry cleaners, nail salon. Goodbye sweet neighbors whom we love so much. And a very fond ‘farewell and see you soon’ to our favorite city in the world.”
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For a franchise that is known for its progressive messages, Star Trek has always been known for something else: sex appeal. The first pilot episode featured a scantily-clad Orion slave girl; later spinoffs would shamelessly put attractive female characters in skimpy clothing, from the skant of Deanna Troi to the skintight catsuit of Seven of Nine. Eventually, Enterprise one-upped everything that came before with a sexy Vulcan in a skintight suit and a plot contrivance where characters would regularly strip down to their skivvies and massage each other with gel.
While early Trek was insanely popular with women, the franchise has historically been targeted at men. That’s why the above examples predominantly feature sexy ladies wearing as little as possible. However, The Original Series threw the ladies some serious eye candy in “The Naked Time,” an episode in which George Takei’s Sulu ditches his shirt and shows off a seriously buff bod. What most fans don’t realize is how this scene started: with a director demanding that Takei take off his clothes to make sure he’d look good stripping down onscreen!
Back On The Fence
“The Naked Time” is one of those Star Trek episodes that really shouldn’t work. The plot involves the Enterprise crew getting infected with a weird space virus that makes everyone act drunk. While this is meant to be a dangerous situation (left unchecked, it will get the whole crew killed), the episode is filled with silly situations that are hard to take seriously, including a wonderfully surreal, wonderfully drunk Irish ballad.
Arguably, the most memorable moment from the episode involves George Takei’s Sulu. He inexplicably takes off his shirt and runs around with a sword like a lost member of the Three Musketeers. Because Takei was in such great shape, fans have spent decades fixated on his topless misadventures. Those misadventures were later referenced in Star Trek (2009), which confirmed that even the Kelvinverse Sulu is a master of fencing.
Interestingly, Takei wasn’t originally scripted to run around the Enterprise half-naked. Rather, Sulu was simply written as someone roaming the ship with a sword, fully clothed. Writer John D.T. Black was divided on whether it should be a samurai sword (signaling Sulu’s Japanese heritage) or a fencing blade. He left the decision to Takei, and the actor chose the fencing blade as a way of signifying that in the far future, nobody’s preferences would be restricted by their ethnicity. Takei ended up really taking to the blade: he practiced extensively with it on set, which resulted in a nearly hypnotic performance onscreen.
Oh, My!
So, why did he end up stripping down? This was apparently a command decision on the part of director Marc Daniels. He reasoned (correctly, as it turned out) that Sulu’s big fencing scene would have more impact if the character were shirtless, but he didn’t know if the actor had the physique to pull it off.
Accordingly, he visited Takei’s trailer and asked the man to take off his shirt. Daniels liked what he saw and promptly declared that the fencing scene would be shirtless. As for Takei, he was a little nervous about the scene, so he did what most of us would do in his place: he spent the three days before shooting performing as many pushups as humanly possible.
Putting Star Trek On The Map
Fortunately, all that hard work paid off, and Takei looked absolutely stunning as he swashbuckled his way across the screen. This became the most iconic moment of a Star Trek episode that was nominated for a Hugo and named by Gene Roddenberry as one of his personal favorites. Later, “The Naked Time” was homaged in the Next Generation episode “The Naked Now,” where Captain Picard’s crew deals with the same space virus (oh, and Data got lucky).
This Original Series episode even put the show on the map, with Leonard Nimoy estimating that his fan mail went from a few dozen letters per week to a few thousand after it aired. As an episode that has entertained audiences for 60 years, “The Naked Time” helped define decades of Star Trek history. However, that might have never happened if a director hadn’t walked into George Takei’s trailer and asked him to strip down!
Netflix has released plenty of new projects this year, but none have shined as bright as War Machine, the epic sci-fi thriller starring Alan Ritchson. Best known for his lead role as Reacher in the hit Prime Video series of the same name, Ritchson proved to be the perfect action star to lead War Machine — the film is among Netflix’s top 10 most-watched titles ever, and the streamer has already confirmed that a sequel is in the early stages of development. Netflix has maintained an edge over other big streaming services like Prime Video due to its commitment to not only releasing fresh new originals but also picking up discarded classics and giving them a new home. Older shows like Dexter and Suits were both in line for revivals after being added to Netflix in recent years, and picking up a larger audience than they ever had while they were on the air.
Netflix has already picked out another series that could be the perfect candidate for a redemption arc, and all episodes of the five-season show are streaming on the platform right now, as of this Monday. The series in question is The Last Ship, the dystopian sci-fi naval thriller led by the late Eric Dane. The show ran for five seasons on TNT between 2014 and 2018, and it even features other notable stars such as Adam Baldwin and Charles Parnell. It’s been only a few days since all five seasons of The Last Ship were added to Netflix, but the show is already climbing streaming charts — it has crept into the Netflix top 10, and it seeks to rise higher in the rankings before it’s said and done.
What Is ‘The Last Ship’ About?
An official synopsis for The Last Ship, which holds a 69% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, reads as follows:
“After a devastating global pandemic wipes out most of humanity, the crew of the USS Nathan James remains one of the last functioning military forces on Earth. Led by Captain Tom Chandler, they embark on a perilous mission to develop a cure, confront emerging threats, and help rebuild civilization while navigating war, politics, and survival on a global scale.”
The show has been compared to The Last of Us due to its dystopian nature, but it also shares similarities to Greyhound, the hit Tom Hanks movie on Apple TV. Fans of either project are sure to find The Last Ship as their next streaming obsession, and if it picks up enough steam in the coming months, it could even be in line for a revival.
Check out all five seasons of The Last Ship on Netflix and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the show.
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2014 – 2018-00-00
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TNT
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Paul Holahan, Jack Bender, Peter Weller, Michael Katleman, Bill Roe, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Bobby Roth, Brad Turner, Greg Beeman, Jann Turner, Jonathan Mostow, Kenneth Fink, Mario Van Peebles, Michael Nankin, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Tim Matheson, Nelson McCormick, Reza Tabrizi, Anton Cropper, Mairzee Almas
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Eric Dane
CO CDR Tom Chandler
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Rhona Mitra
Dr. Rachel Scott
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Charles Parnell
CMC Jeter
The magical world of spells and potions isn’t always what the children’s books boast. That is the stance that SyFy’s highly underrated dark fantasy series takes during its five seasons of heartwrenching storylines. The Magicians debuted in 2015, adapted from Lev Grossman’s book of the same name. A marriage between Harry Potter and the dark academia genre, the series follows a group of graduate students invited to the magical university of Brakebills.
Viewers came for the magic but stayed for the enduring and sometimes horrifying storylines about adulthood that put a spin on the whimsy of places like Narnia. Quentin Coldwater (Jason Ralph) functions as a proxy for the audience, who is elated to be a magician. He is doused with cold reality, however, when he learns that magic comes with a price, and all the tales he read as a child are more real than they should be.
‘The Magicians’ Is the Antidote To Overly Sentimental Magic Schools
Who hasn’t wished that they would be spirited away to a magical school to learn spellcasting and witchcraft? The Magicians posits that even in students’ twenties, they could still have such a gift – only this one some may want to return. Quentin and his group of cohorts learn how to bend the laws of reality, but that is only so they can defend the school against an entity known as the Beast.
The first season chronicles the Brakebills’ students’ attempt to power up and fight a creature that no one in the history of magic has been able to defeat. The Beast is the gut-wrenching antithesis to Voldemort, whose origins are not easy viewing. The villains of The Magicians cause real-world consequences as the series depicts harrowing issues such as mental health issues and sexual assault.
This series is truly for the older set, as these adult magicians have adult problems. This dark material is perfect for viewers ready for the next level, but it also contains much-needed levity. In addition to trickster gods and infinite time loops, The Magicians also shows what Narnia would be like if it existed.
The fantasy show’s version of Narnia is Fillory, a place Quentin first perceived as fictional. This turns out to be false when the students learn they can visit the inspiration for the in-show books. However, it isn’t the world full of wonder that Quentin grew up with. This Fillory is full of monsters, torture dungeons, and a declining aristocratic state. The Magicians is perfect from start to finish and pokes fun at the C.S. Lewis series while also exploring mature themes that set the story apart from every other magical school narrative.
SyFy’s five-part series was perhaps too brilliant because it missed the attention of many. Similar to AMC’s The Vampire Lestat, which has a niche audience, The Magicians also uses dark humor and in-depth lore to tell incredible human stories. The show may have premiered over a decade ago, but these intense themes hit harder than ever before. A series truly about reaching adulthood, The Magicians is a must-watch no matter what the era.
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2015 – 2020-00-00
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Chris Fisher, James L. Conway, Joshua Butler, John Scott, Carol Banker, Scott Smith, Guy Norman Bee, Rebecca Johnson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Meera Menon, amanda tapping, Bill Eagles, Jan Eliasberg, Kate Woods, Shannon Kohli
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John McNamara, Henry Alonso Myers, David Reed, Noga Landau, Christina Strain, Leah Fong, Alex Raiman, Elle Lipson, David Reed
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Olivia Taylor Dudley
Alice Quinn
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Judith Sheldon was one of five children born to “Ben-Hur” and “Roman Holiday” director William Wyler.
Sydney Sweeney’s date night loungewear is a must-see.
The Euphoria actress, 28, showed off her curves in a burgundy red set while promoting her lingerie brand, Syrn, via Instagram on Friday, June 19. In the clip, Sweeney panned the camera down to give a glimpse at her ensemble.. She playfully blew a kiss to the camera while clad in matching mid-rise underwear, which she wore with her Lowdown camp featuring a scoop neck and thin straps.
For glam, Sweeney donned a full beat, including dewy skin, filled-in eyebrows, winged eyeliner, blushed cheeks and long lashes. Her blonde hair was parted down the middle and styled in big, voluminous curls.
“Date Night with Syd ✨,” the official Syrn account captioned the post. Her fans were quick to praise her in the comments section. “OKEY, SHE’S SO CUTE!💗,” one gushed. Another follower commented, “Gorgeous Syd❣️,” while a third commented, “😮 oh My god 😍.”
Sweeney’s sexy snap comes amid her relationship with Scooter Braun. Earlier this month, the actress gushed over the music producer via Instagram while celebrating his 45th birthday.
“Happiest of birthdays to the man with the biggest heart I know ❤️,” she captioned a photo of herself kissing his cheek.
The duo was first spotted together in Italy before Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s wedding last summer. A source later told Us Weekly that their relationship was getting “very serious.”
In April, the insider added, “They are the real deal. People around them thought that this would be just a fling, but they are committed.”
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The past few months have been stellar on Apple TV, cementing the streamer as one of the very best among difficult competition. Not only have the likes of the comedy-drama Shrinking, the epic Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and the utterly gripping Your Friends & Neighbors delivered hit new seasons, but the streamer has also dropped brand-new success stories, including the Elle Fanning-led adaptation, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and a fresh, acclaimed new adaptation of Cape Fear.
But can Apple TV continue its near-perfect run of shows? Well, if its latest returning favorite is anything to go by, 2026 hasn’t even reached top gear yet. On June 19, the Colin Farrell-led 2024 series Sugar made its hotly anticipated Season 2 debut, as the titular private eye hiding a blue-skinned sci-fi secret returned. The first season earned plenty of acclaim, being called “exceptionally strong” in Collider’s review. But with such a high bar to hit, could Sugar Season 2 match expectations?
Not only has the series returned with a bang, but Sugar Season 2 has landed a sweet, perfect score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. ScreenRant called it “Apple TV’s best detective series,” whilst CBR said, “Colin Farrell’s Apple TV mystery gets even better.” For Collider, Nate Richard was more reserved in his assessment, writing in his review: “There are moments of pure thrills and intrigue, but Season 2 often becomes bogged down by a story that gets sloppier the deeper it goes.” While the series is Certified Fresh, Season 2’s score is currently down significantly from Season 1’s near-perfect 96% at a still respectable 81%.
Will There Be More ‘Sugar’?
With Sugar‘s return proving a critical smash, and with the show already back near the top of the streaming charts in America, will we see more of the titular private investigator in the future? If Farrell were to have his way, the show would run for many more years, according to a new interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub. “I would love to get four or five seasons out of this,” Farrell openly admitted, before doubling down. “I would love to get four or five seasons. I can’t get a straight answer out of Apple because they pretty much go season to season, which I get, it’s a business, based on the viewership and all that kind of jazz.” Farrell then confirmed that, in August, “we’ll know whether we get a third season or not.”
Sugar is available to stream on Apple TV. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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April 4, 2024
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Apple TV
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Mark Protosevich, Sam Catlin
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Miguel Sandoval
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Scott Lawrence
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