Added to Netflix on Friday, Jan 5, 2024 The Brothers Sun focuses on Bruce Sun, an average Californian whose life changes drastically when his older brother, Charles Sun, arrives in Los Angeles from Taipei, Taiwan. Unaware of his past in Taipei, Bruce discovers his family’s notoriety as gangsters in Taipei. With their father, a crime boss, assassinated, Charles moves to LA for his family’s safety. Bruce learns that his mother had previously moved him to California to escape the criminal lifestyle, a plan that proves ineffective as he now confronts the reality of his family’s gangster life.
Length: 55min
Genre: Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime
This Title is: A blend of black comedy and action
“The Brothers Sun – Season 1” IS STREAMING TODAY ON Netflix IN CANADA!
Trailer
Cast
- Michelle Yeoh as Eileen “Mama” Sun
- Justin Chien as Charles Sun
- Sam Song Li as Bruce Sun
Trivia
- Created by Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu for Netflix.
- Premiered on January 4, 2024.
- Blends action and comedy genres.
Our Review
“The Brothers Sun” offers an intriguing blend of genres, weaving together drama, comedy, and action to create a unique viewing experience. The series excels in its fight choreography and the performance of its cast, particularly Michelle Yeoh. While the show occasionally struggles with tonal consistency, the overall narrative remains engaging, making it a noteworthy addition to the genre of action-comedy dramas.
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