Sugar Episode 6’s Ending Twist Explained: What Is Colin Farrell’s Character?

Warning! This post contains major spoilers for Sugar episode 6.

In episode 6, Apple TV+’s Sugar finally drops its big twist, revealing the true identity of Colin Farrell’s character. Although Sugar initially unfolded as a typical crime drama focusing on the day-to-day investigative exploits of a detective, it always hinted that there is more to its story than meets the eye. Even the early reviews of the show claimed it was a genre-bending series, suggesting it would switch narrative lanes somewhere in the middle of its runtime.

After dropping several clues about John Sugar’s real identity in the first four episodes, Sugar episode 5 featured a tease where the titular character confessed he wanted to share something with Melanie. Unfortunately, the Colin Farrell character left Melanie and the audience in the dark after changing his mind. Sugar episode 6, however, finally discloses the truth about John Sugar, making it hard not to wonder how the twist will change the narrative director of the show’s last two episodes.

Sugar Episode 6’s Ending Confirms John Is An Alien

John Sugar & The Other Polyglots Are Not From Earth

In Sugar episode 6’s ending, the titular character returns to Melanie’s home after having a rough day. Convincing himself he deserves a “little break,” the character locks himself in a washroom and pulls out his box of unknown drugs. He then injects himself with a substance and instantly starts transforming into an otherworldly creature. His hair thins out and slowly disappears as his whole body turns into a shade of blue. While all this goes on, Sugar remains unfazed by what happens to his body, suggesting that he has gone through these transformations several times in the past.

Although the Apple TV+ series does not explicitly mention that the Colin Farrell character is an alien, his appearance makes it evident that he is not human. While he may still be a monster or some other supernatural being, many subtle clues throughout the show’s runtime hint he is not from Earth. John Sugar’s identity confirmation in episode 6 also confirms that every other polyglot, including Henry, working in his organization is also likely an alien. This suggests that all of them have a shared purpose on Earth and are working towards an agenda that seemingly benefits humanity.

All Clues That Foreshadowed Sugar’s Extraterrestrial Identity

From Sugar’s Altruism To His Objectives

As surprising as Sugar’s human-to-alien transformation may seem in episode 6, the Apple TV+ show has been hinting at it since the beginning. Even in the show’s opening episodes, something about Sugar seems off because he obsesses over classic sci-fi movies and perceives the world around him with child-like wonder. In Sugar‘s black-and-white prologue, which unfolds in Japan, Sugar easily catches a housefly between his chopsticks, proving he has superhuman reflexes. Another episode establishes he also possesses superhuman strength, allowing him to lift a man effortlessly.

Even from a moral standpoint, John Sugar seems too good to be human. He always maintains an altruistic outlook towards the world and questions himself when he allows his emotions to lead his actions. As seen in the show’s early episodes, he also does not get drunk and has to be reminded by Ruby that his job is only to “observe and report” to a higher authority. However, even though so many subtle hints in the first five episodes point towards the character’s real identity, Sugar‘s episode 6 presents it in a way that makes it utterly shocking.

What Sugar’s Big Reveal Means For Episodes 7 & 8

Sugar’s Reveal Raises Intrigue Surrounding Several Other Mysteries

By revealing that Sugar is not human, the Apple TV+ series has established it does not conform to the tropes of typical detective dramas. This could mean that even the mystery behind Olivia’s disappearance will be revealed with another supernatural twist, explaining why she reminds John Sugar of his sister, Djen. Speaking of Djen, the show has not even explored what happened to her. Since Sugar calls her his sister, she should also be an alien. It also seems likely that, in Sugar‘s final episodes, the Colin Farrell character will finally reveal the truth about who he is to Melanie since he previously came close to doing it in episode 4.

In a previous episode, Ruby mentions that he and other polyglots have to “observe and report.” However, why the aliens are working as private investigators and who they are reporting to remain a mystery. The Apple TV+ show must also explain how the aliens ended up on Earth and what exactly they are trying to achieve. Hopefully, Sugar‘s last two episodes will have enough time to answer at least some of these burning questions.