The Brothers Sun (2024)
TV series · Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime, Comedy
Stream itif you enjoy high-octane martial arts mixed with sharp, culturally specific family comedy.
A high-energy blend of hyper-violent fight choreography and dry family comedy. It hooks you immediately with its stylized action and keeps the momentum high through its single-season run.
What it is about
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.
Trailer
What The Brothers Sun is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this series feels like a frantic, neon-soaked sprint through Los Angeles. It balances brutal, inventive choreography with a dry, sitcom-like domesticity. The pace is relentless, moving from gruesome kitchen-knife fights to awkward family dinners without losing its footing. It is visually polished and carries a distinct comic-book energy that keeps the stakes feeling urgent yet entertaining.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is a treat for fans of stylish martial arts cinema who also appreciate a bit of heart. It will likely alienate those who find hyper-violence distasteful or those seeking a purely gritty crime drama. The humour relies heavily on the clash between a hardened killer and his sheltered brother; however, be aware that while the action is top-tier, the series was cancelled after one season.
The right evening for it
It suits a weekend binge when you want something flashy and loud that does not sacrifice character for spectacle. It is perfect for a lively night in with a large bowl of popcorn.
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Teaser
Teaser · Official Teaser
How The Brothers Sun leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel energized and entertained by the vibrant world-building, though the cancellation might leave you wishing for more time with these characters.
Stills
Images from TMDB.
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More clips
Clip · Bruce's Life is a Lie
Featurette · The Brothers Sun seminar at the AFI Conservatory
Behind the Scenes · Making The Brothers Sun
The Brothers Sun soundtrack
Music by Nick Lee and Nathan Matthew David
The Brothers Sun (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
Nathan Matthew David & Nick Lee · 2023 · 31 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1Big Sun
- 2Jade Dragon Hideout
- 3Charles Alhambra
- 4Giant Fight
- 5Ma
- 6End Fight
- 7Brothers
- 8Car Escape
- 9Bruce and Grace
- 10Lunch Date
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is The Brothers Sun an epic series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic, with a funny streak. A high-energy blend of hyper-violent fight choreography and dry family comedy. It hooks you immediately with its stylized action and keeps the momentum high through its single-season run.
- How many seasons of The Brothers Sun are there?
- 1 season and 8 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch The Brothers Sun in the UK?
- In the UK, The Brothers Sun is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for The Brothers Sun?
- The music for The Brothers Sun is by Nick Lee and Nathan Matthew David. The soundtrack album, The Brothers Sun (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series), has 31 tracks.
- What songs are on the The Brothers Sun soundtrack?
- The Brothers Sun (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) has 31 tracks, including “Big Sun”, “Jade Dragon Hideout”, “Charles Alhambra”, “Giant Fight” and “Ma”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is The Brothers Sun worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy high-octane martial arts mixed with sharp, culturally specific family comedy. IMDb users rate it 7.5 out of 10 from 29,054 votes and TMDB users 7.6.
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