The Brothers Sun
Seen it?2024 | 1 seasons | Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Penguin or The Umbrella Academy, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 78K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Brad Falchuk, Byron Wu
- Michelle YeohEileen 'Mama' Sun
- Justin ChienCharles 'Chairleg' Sun
- Sam LiBruce Sun
- Joon LeeTerrence 'TK' Kang
- Highdee KuanAlexis Kong