The Brothers Sun
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The Brothers Sun

"Blood runs in the family."

7.6
Yr 2024
Status Canceled
Drama Action & Adventure Crime Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

When a mysterious enemy targets his family, a Taipei triad member heads to Los Angeles to protect his strong-willed mother and oblivious younger brother.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 75 /100

The Brothers Sun received generally positive feedback, praised primarily for its stellar lead performance by Michelle Yeoh and its high-octane martial arts choreography. Many critics enjoyed the series as a fun, well-paced action dramedy that successfully balances international crime elements with a relatable exploration of family dynamics and parental expectations.

However, critical opinion was divided on the writing. Some reviewers found the dialogue to be occasionally groanworthy or thin, and others felt the domestic family story was sometimes undermined by shifting focus toward generic conspiracy plots and less developed villains. Despite these inconsistencies, the show is widely regarded as an entertaining and captivating watch that leverages its strong cast to ground its more hyperbolic moments in genuine heart.

“The Brothers Sun has some of the best hand-to-hand combat you will see on TV.”

“The family’s chemistry grounds The Brothers Sun in a surprisingly relatable emotional reality.”

“The series abandons its compelling family saga in favor of international conspiracies, thinly written villains, and total motivational turnarounds.”

“It is a fun, action-packed show – if you don’t mind some extremely groanworthy jokes.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • CA • UK
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Why fans love it

The Brothers Sun balances high-stakes organized crime with the absurd realities of family life. By dropping a lethal Taipei triad member into the everyday surroundings of Los Angeles, the series finds comedy in the clash between ruthless professional obligations and mundane domestic friction. The tone remains irreverent throughout, moving quickly between choreographed action and quiet, bittersweet moments of connection.

Michelle Yeoh anchors the chaos as the family matriarch, managing the shifting loyalties of her two sons with dry precision. The show works because it treats the danger of the Chinese triad as seriously as the awkwardness of being a younger brother who has no idea his life is in immediate jeopardy. It is a sharp, confident take on the standard crime drama that plays with expectations of both action and dark comedy.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 16
Longest run 8 eps
Michelle Yeoh
Michelle Yeoh
as Eileen 'Mama' Sun
8 episodes
Justin Chien
Justin Chien
as Charles 'Chairleg' Sun
8 episodes
Sam Li
Sam Li
as Bruce Sun
8 episodes
Joon Lee
Joon Lee
as Terrence 'TK' Kang
8 episodes
Highdee Kuan
Highdee Kuan
as Alexis Kong
8 episodes
Jenny Yang
Jenny Yang
as Xing
6 episodes
Johnny Kou
Johnny Kou
as Big Sun
4 episodes
Jon Xue Zhang
Jon Xue Zhang
as Blood Boots
3 episodes
Show 67 more
Zhan Wang as Yuan 4 episodes Chelly as Student 2 1 episode Maite Garcia as Professor Edner 1 episode Flora Hwang as Flight Attendant 1 episode Sydné Piatek as Vera 1 episode Scarlet Sheppard as Student 1 1 episode Susan Song as Janet 2 episodes Ryu Minami as Monk 1 episode Charlit Dae as Ernie 1 episode Bryan Cartago as Bojing 1 episode Peter Chanseyha as Jimmy 1 episode Taylor Dees as Lyft Girl / Allison 1 episode Nina Yang as Party Girl 1 episode Madison Hu as Grace 6 episodes Rodney To as Detective Mark Rizal 5 episodes Kelvin Han Yee as Zhi Zhu 1 episode Tom Michelsen as Billy 1 episode James Taku Leung as Animal Dealer 1 episode Miya Kodama as Party Planner 1 episode Eric Marq as Churro Guy 2 episodes Yan Cui as Mrs. Chang 4 episodes Alexis Rhee as Mrs. Wong 4 episodes Winnie Wu as Mrs. Liu 4 episodes Jay Kwon as Kevin Lee 3 episodes Ginny Hu Chien as Auntie Rebecca 4 episodes Toy Lei as Auntie Victoria 4 episodes Fran de Leon as Rosamie 1 episode Joe Daru as Officer Li 2 episodes Otto O. Yang as Dynasty Waiter 1 episode Kyle Secor as Professor Clippenger 1 episode Khetphet Phagnasay as Tony Tang 1 episode Isaac Cheung as Seafood Waiter 1 episode Johnny X. Wang as Driver 1 episode Johnny Lu as Drowsy Lee 1 episode Jay Renshaw as Taylor 2 episodes Alice Hewkin as June Song 6 episodes Billy Choi as K-Town Boss 1 episode Ben Wang as Sleepy Chan 1 episode Monica Loomba as Coroner 1 episode David Anthony Hinton as Frojf Player 1 episode Devon Drew as Improviser #1 2 episodes Emily Day Blackwell as Improviser #2 2 episodes Gregg Martin as Improviser #3 2 episodes John David Williams as Improviser #4 2 episodes C.S. Lee as Lao Hong 1 episode Chau Long as Steve 2 episodes Jay Jackson as TV Reporter 1 episode Janet Hoskins as Teacher 1 episode Travis Chang as Boxer Shorts 1 episode Palma Lawrence Reed as Judge 1 episode Ron Yuan as Frank Ma 3 episodes Grace Shen as Grandma Wang 1 episode Russell Wong as Byron Chien 1 episode Brian DeRozan as Officer Gonzales 1 episode Alec Luis Milewski as Officer Newman 1 episode Isaac Wong as Young Charles 1 episode Pablo Milla as Cop 1 episode Brian Le as JC Wang 2 episodes Andy Le as Justin Wang 2 episodes Yoshi Sudarso as Lance Wang 1 episode Alex Luu as Noodle Lips Xu 2 episodes Rodney Gardiner as Da Eric James 2 episodes Gabriel Tsai as Incense Master 1 episode Christopher Matias Aguila as Tech 1 episode Ellette Craddock as Intruder / Young Woman 1 episode Daniel L. Rivera as SWAT Cop 1 episode Marta Portillo as FBI Agent Doyle 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Art Direction
Dennis Bradford
Post Production Supervisor
Sorta Lim
Producer
Kim M. Cybulski John H. Radulovic
Production Designer
Mark Hutman
Location Manager
Leo Fialho
Transportation Coordinator
Heath Culp
Stunt Coordinator
J.J. Perry Travis Wong
Production Coordinator
Jonathan Banes
Executive Producer
Mikkel Bondesen
Set Designer
Douglas Berkeley Sarah Contant
Set Photographer
Michael Desmond
Steadicam Operator
Eric Catelan
Digital Imaging Technician
Chase A. Abrams
Additional Music
Hunter Rogerson Omar El-Deeb Judith Moy
Assistant Art Director
Mike Piccirillo
Co-Executive Producer
Jason Ning
Graphic Designer
Beatriz Kerti
Key Grip
Kyle Honnig
Craft Service
Barry Hutchins
Costume Designer
Vera Chow
Director
Viet Nguyen
Colorist
Jeff Pantaleo
Production Assistant
Molin Liu
Production Accountant
Max Maksimovic
Supervising Producer
Ally Seibert
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

brotherhood brother taiwan dark comedy organized crime triad taipei triads chinese triad brothers irreverent bittersweet absurd action
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 04, 2024
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
228