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{{short description|American web series}}
{{distinguish|Sugar (2024 TV series)}}
{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
| show_name = Sugar
| image = SugarTitleScreen.png
| image = SugarTitleScreen.png
| caption = Title screen from the first episode
| caption = Title screen from the first episode
| genre = [[Reality television|Reality]]
| genre = [[Reality television|Reality]]
| creator =
| creator = [[Adam Levine]]
| based_on = {{Based on|"[[Sugar (Maroon 5 song)|Sugar]]"|[[Maroon 5]] and}}<br>{{Based on|''[[Wedding Crashers]]''|[[Steve Faber]]|[[Bob Fisher (screenwriter)|Bob Fisher]]}}
| starring =
| starring = {{ubl|Adam Levine|[[Snoop Dogg]]|[[Charlie Puth]]|[[A$AP Ferg]]|[[Blake Shelton]]|[[Fifth Harmony]]|[[Bad Bunny]]|[[Kelly Clarkson]]}}
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
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| num_episodes = 8
| num_episodes = 8
| list_episodes = #Episodes
| list_episodes = #Episodes
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
| executive_producer = {{plainlist|
* Jay Renfroe
* Jay Renfroe
* David Garfinkle
* David Garfinkle
* [[David Dobkin (director)|David Dobkin]]
* [[David Dobkin (director)|David Dobkin]]
* {{nowrap|Megan Wolpert Dobkin}}
* Megan Wolpert Dobkin
* [[Adam Levine]]
* Adam Levine
* Josh Gummersall
* Josh Gummersall
* Jordan Feldstein{{efn|Jordan Feldstein let the production use his name and was credited as an executive producer but was not involved in the series. Feldstein was posthumously credited in the series' episodes.}}
* Jordan Feldstein
* Todd Yasui
* Todd Yasui}}
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| producer = {{plainlist|
}}
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| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Chris Maguire
* Chris Maguire
* Adam Harrison
* Adam Harrison
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| cinematography = Edgar Martin
| cinematography = Edgar Martin
| runtime = 9–18 minutes
| runtime = 9–18 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
| company = {{ubl|222 Productions|Big Kid Pictures|Renegade 83|[[Entertainment One]]}}
* Big Kid Pictures
* 222 Productions
* Renegade 83
}}
| network = [[YouTube Premium]]
| network = [[YouTube Premium]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|8|15}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|2018|8|15}}
| last_aired = {{End date|present}}
| last_aired =
| website =
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}}


'''''Sugar''''' is an American [[Reality television|reality]] [[web television]] series that premiered on August 15, 2018, on [[YouTube Premium]].
'''''Sugar''''' is an American [[Reality television|reality]] [[streaming television]] series that premiered on August 15, 2018, on [[YouTube Premium]]. It is based on the 2005 [[comedy]] film ''[[Wedding Crashers]]'' and the music video for American band [[Maroon 5]]'s 2015 single "[[Sugar (Maroon 5 song)|Sugar]]". The series features a different popular music artist or group surprising fans who have given back to their community, which include pop-up performances and appearances. The show was created by [[Adam Levine]] and is executive produced by Levine and [[David Dobkin (director)|David Dobkin]].


==Premise==
==Premise==
''Sugar'' will follow "a new artist in each episode as they surprise fans who have given back to their communities in empowering ways. During a pivotal personal moment in their life, each fan is given a surprise of a lifetime as their heroes gatecrash their special events and give exclusive pop-up performances that pay-it-back in extraordinary style."<ref name="SeriesOrder">{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=Adam Levine To Executive Produce ‘Sugar’ Series For YouTube |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/adam-levine-executive-produce-sugar-series-youtube-maroon-5-music-video-1202426239/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |accessdate=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref>
The inaugural season of ''Sugar'' featured eight episodes, which aired weekly on YouTube Premium.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Adam-Levines-Sugar-series-to-debut-in-August-on-YouTube/9661531502132/|title=Adam Levine's 'Sugar' series to debut in August on YouTube|website=upi.com}}</ref> The series features a different popular music artist or group each week surprising fans who have given back to their community.<ref name="billboard.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8465328/maroon-5-blake-shelton-kelly-clarkson-youtube-series-sugar|title=Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson Set to Star in New YouTube Series 'Sugar,' Exec Produced By Adam Levine: Exclusive|website=billboard.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title=Adam Levine To Executive Produce 'Sugar' Series For YouTube |url=https://deadline.com/2018/07/adam-levine-executive-produce-sugar-series-youtube-maroon-5-music-video-1202426239/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref>

[[Adam Levine]] made a public statement upon the announcement of the series.<ref name="billboard.com"/>
{{blockquote|I'm really excited to show everyone this interesting show and experiment filled with many different experiences, as well as and emotions; based on the concept behind our video for ‘Sugar.’ I'm extremely grateful and equally excited for all who participated on both sides of the camera.}}


==Production==
==Production==

===Development===
===Development===
On July 13, 2018, it was announced that [[YouTube]] had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of eight episodes and that the show would premiere on August 15, 2018. Executive producers are set to include [[Adam Levine]], [[David Dobkin (director)|David Dobkin]], Jay Renfroe, David Garfinkle, Megan Wolpert Dobkin, Josh Gummersall, and Todd Yasui. Alex Van Wagner is set to serve as director. Production companies involved with the series are expected to include 222 Productions and Renegade 83.<ref name="SeriesOrder"/><ref name="SeriesOrder2">{{cite web |last1=Carras |first1=Christi |title=TV News Roundup: Adam Levine to Executive Produce Series for YouTube |url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-adam-levine-executive-producer-youtube-series-1202873157/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref><ref name="SeriesOrder3">{{cite web |last1=Newman |first1=Melinda |title=Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson Set to Star in New YouTube Series 'Sugar,' Exec Produced By Adam Levine: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8465328/maroon-5-blake-shelton-kelly-clarkson-youtube-series-sugar |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref><ref name="SeriesOrder4">{{cite web |last1=Weiss |first1=Geoff |title=YouTube Premium Pacts With Adam Levine For Series Inspired By Maroon 5 Music Video - Tubefilter |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2018/07/13/youtube-premium-adam-levine-sugar/ |website=Tubefilter |accessdate=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref>
In October 2015, the series was first announced by [[NBC]], the series it was inspired by the [[Maroon 5]] music video "[[Sugar (Maroon 5 song)|Sugar]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/10/adam-levine-david-dobkin-nbc-reality-pilot-sugar-maroon-5-video-1201581248/|title=NBC Orders Adam Levine & David Dobkin Reality Pilot Inspired By Maroon 5 Video|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|author=Andreeva, Nellie|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=June 26, 2020}}</ref> On July 13, 2018, it was announced that [[YouTube]] has picked-up the series and had given the production a series order for a first season comprising eight episodes and that the show would premiere on August 15, 2018. Executive producers are include [[Adam Levine]], [[David Dobkin (director)|David Dobkin]], Jay Renfroe, David Garfinkle, Megan Wolpert Dobkin, Josh Gummersall, and Todd Yasui. Dobkin directed the first two episodes and Alex Van Wagner directed the series' remaining episodes. Production companies involved with the series are expected to include 222 Productions and Renegade 83.<ref name="SeriesOrder2">{{cite web |last1=Carras |first1=Christi |title=TV News Roundup: Adam Levine to Executive Produce Series for YouTube |url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/news/tv-news-roundup-adam-levine-executive-producer-youtube-series-1202873157/ |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |access-date=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref><ref name="SeriesOrder3">{{cite magazine |last1=Newman |first1=Melinda |title=Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson Set to Star in New YouTube Series 'Sugar,' Exec Produced By Adam Levine: Exclusive |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8465328/maroon-5-blake-shelton-kelly-clarkson-youtube-series-sugar |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref><ref name="SeriesOrder4">{{cite web |last1=Weiss |first1=Geoff |title=YouTube Premium Pacts With Adam Levine For Series Inspired By Maroon 5 Music Video - Tubefilter |url=https://www.tubefilter.com/2018/07/13/youtube-premium-adam-levine-sugar/ |website=Tubefilter |access-date=July 14, 2018 |date=July 13, 2018}}</ref> On August 3, 2018, the official trailer for the series was released.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Milman |first1=Lilly |title='Sugar' Trailer: Watch Maroon 5, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth and More Surprise the 'Most-Deserving Fans' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/television/8468564/sugar-trailer-maroon-5-snoop-dogg-charlie-puth-surprise-fans |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=August 3, 2018 |date=August 3, 2018}}</ref>

Jordan Feldstein was originally announced and involvement as executive producer in the series. Feldstein who died in 2017,<ref>{{cite news|title=Maroon 5 Manager Jordan Feldstein's Cause of Death Revealed|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/maroon-5-manager-jordan-feldstein-cause-death-1202729593/|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=March 17, 2018|access-date=October 8, 2019}}</ref> with the series' first episode was dedicated to his memory.


===Casting===
===Casting===
Alongside the series order announcement, it was confirmed that the series' celebrity guests would include [[Maroon 5]], [[Blake Shelton]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Charlie Puth]], [[Kelly Clarkson]], [[ASAP Ferg|A$AP Ferg]], [[Fifth Harmony]], and [[Bad Bunny]].<ref name="SeriesOrder"/><ref name="SeriesOrder2"/><ref name="SeriesOrder3"/><ref name="SeriesOrder4"/>
The series' celebrity guests included [[Maroon 5]], [[Blake Shelton]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Charlie Puth]], [[Kelly Clarkson]], [[ASAP Ferg|A$AP Ferg]], [[Fifth Harmony]], and [[Bad Bunny]].<ref name="SeriesOrder2"/><ref name="SeriesOrder3"/><ref name="SeriesOrder4"/>


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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==Release==
==Notes==
{{notelist}}
On August 3, 2018, the official trailer for the series was released.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Milman |first1=Lilly |title='Sugar' Trailer: Watch Maroon 5, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth and More Surprise the 'Most-Deserving Fans' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/television/8468564/sugar-trailer-maroon-5-snoop-dogg-charlie-puth-surprise-fans |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=August 3, 2018 |date=August 3, 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 00:14, 7 January 2025

Not to be confused with Sugar (2024 TV series).
Sugar
Title screen from the first episode
GenreReality
Created byAdam Levine
Based on"Sugar"
by Maroon 5 and
Wedding Crashers
by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Jay Renfroe
  • David Garfinkle
  • David Dobkin
  • Megan Wolpert Dobkin
  • Adam Levine
  • Josh Gummersall
  • Jordan Feldstein[a]
  • Todd Yasui
Producers
  • Chris Maguire
  • Adam Harrison
CinematographyEdgar Martin
Running time9–18 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkYouTube Premium
ReleaseAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)

Sugar is an American reality streaming television series that premiered on August 15, 2018, on YouTube Premium. It is based on the 2005 comedy film Wedding Crashers and the music video for American band Maroon 5's 2015 single "Sugar". The series features a different popular music artist or group surprising fans who have given back to their community, which include pop-up performances and appearances. The show was created by Adam Levine and is executive produced by Levine and David Dobkin.

Premise

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The inaugural season of Sugar featured eight episodes, which aired weekly on YouTube Premium.[1] The series features a different popular music artist or group each week surprising fans who have given back to their community.[2][3]

Adam Levine made a public statement upon the announcement of the series.[2]

I'm really excited to show everyone this interesting show and experiment filled with many different experiences, as well as and emotions; based on the concept behind our video for ‘Sugar.’ I'm extremely grateful and equally excited for all who participated on both sides of the camera.

Production

[edit]

Development

[edit]

In October 2015, the series was first announced by NBC, the series it was inspired by the Maroon 5 music video "Sugar".[4] On July 13, 2018, it was announced that YouTube has picked-up the series and had given the production a series order for a first season comprising eight episodes and that the show would premiere on August 15, 2018. Executive producers are include Adam Levine, David Dobkin, Jay Renfroe, David Garfinkle, Megan Wolpert Dobkin, Josh Gummersall, and Todd Yasui. Dobkin directed the first two episodes and Alex Van Wagner directed the series' remaining episodes. Production companies involved with the series are expected to include 222 Productions and Renegade 83.[5][6][7] On August 3, 2018, the official trailer for the series was released.[8]

Jordan Feldstein was originally announced and involvement as executive producer in the series. Feldstein who died in 2017,[9] with the series' first episode was dedicated to his memory.

Casting

[edit]

The series' celebrity guests included Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth, Kelly Clarkson, A$AP Ferg, Fifth Harmony, and Bad Bunny.[5][6][7]

Episodes

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No.TitleFeatured guest(s)Directed byOriginal release date
1"Maroon 5 surprise a teen for the party of the year."Maroon 5David DobkinAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
2"A$AP Ferg drops in on a deserving NYC public school teacher."A$AP FergDavid DobkinAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
3"Fifth Harmony surprises a remarkable fan and her wheelchair dance group."Fifth HarmonyAlex van WagnerAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
4"Bad Bunny pays it back to a deaf fan who loves to dance"Bad BunnyAlex van WagnerAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
5"Charlie Puth gives a pop up performance for fan on her 17th birthday"Charlie PuthAlex van WagnerAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
6"Snoop Dogg surprises a young father who is working to turn his life around."Snoop DoggAlex van WagnerAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
7"Kelly Clarkson crashes a fan’s wedding for the first dance"Kelly ClarksonAlex van WagnerAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)
8"Blake Shelton surprises a fan inspired by his music while in foster care"Blake SheltonAlex van WagnerAugust 15, 2018 (2018-08-15)

Notes

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  1. ^ Jordan Feldstein let the production use his name and was credited as an executive producer but was not involved in the series. Feldstein was posthumously credited in the series' episodes.

References

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  1. ^ "Adam Levine's 'Sugar' series to debut in August on YouTube". upi.com.
  2. ^ a b "Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson Set to Star in New YouTube Series 'Sugar,' Exec Produced By Adam Levine: Exclusive". billboard.com.
  3. ^ Petski, Denise (July 13, 2018). "Adam Levine To Executive Produce 'Sugar' Series For YouTube". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 14, 2015). "NBC Orders Adam Levine & David Dobkin Reality Pilot Inspired By Maroon 5 Video". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Carras, Christi (July 13, 2018). "TV News Roundup: Adam Levine to Executive Produce Series for YouTube". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Newman, Melinda (July 13, 2018). "Maroon 5, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson Set to Star in New YouTube Series 'Sugar,' Exec Produced By Adam Levine: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  7. ^ a b Weiss, Geoff (July 13, 2018). "YouTube Premium Pacts With Adam Levine For Series Inspired By Maroon 5 Music Video - Tubefilter". Tubefilter. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  8. ^ Milman, Lilly (August 3, 2018). "'Sugar' Trailer: Watch Maroon 5, Snoop Dogg, Charlie Puth and More Surprise the 'Most-Deserving Fans'". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
  9. ^ "Maroon 5 Manager Jordan Feldstein's Cause of Death Revealed". Variety. March 17, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
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