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.
The Brothers Sun Review
- Creators: Byron Wu, Brad Falchuk
- Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Justin Chien, Sam Song Li, Joon Lee, Highdee Kuan
- Genres: Drama Programmes, Action & Adventure Programmes, Crime Programmes, US TV Programmes
- This programme is: Irreverent, Bittersweet, Exciting
- Maturity rating: language, violence, injury detail, Suitable for ages 15 and up
Brad Falchuk and Byron Wu created the American black comedic action television series “The Brothers Sun” for Netflix. The programme, which debuted on January 4, 2024, consists of eight episodes. The Sun family, a gang of thugs from Taipei, Taiwan, is the focus of the show. Bruce, Eileen’s son, and her decide to leave this life behind and relocate to Los Angeles. However, Bruce’s brother Charles Sun moves to Los Angeles to safeguard the family after the Boss father is killed.
Here is a brief summary of each episode:
- Pilot: When Bruce Sun’s elder brother Charles Sun travels to Los Angeles from Taipei, Taiwan, his entire world is flipped upside down. Bruce finds out that his brother is a seasoned criminal who was brought up by his late crime boss father, one of Taipei’s most well-known criminals. Charles had to go to Los Angeles in order to protect his family after his father was killed.
- Favor for a Favor: Bruce and Charles are assigned to go get a stolen item from a competing gang.
- Whatever You Want: In order to recover a stolen object, Charles and Bruce are compelled to collaborate with a dishonest police officer.
- Square: The duty of defending the daughter of a prosperous businessman falls to Charles and Bruce.
- The Rolodex: Charles and Bruce have to get crucial information out of a stolen Rolodex.
- Country Boy: A country singer is being stalked, and Charles and Bruce have to keep her safe.
- Gymkata: The mission assigned to Charles and Bruce is to get a pilfered object out of a gym.
- Protect the Family: Charles and Bruce had to defend their family against a competing gang.