The Brothers Sun
Blood runs in the family.
Created by Brad Falchuk, Byron Wu
On Netflix
A darkly comedic crime drama centered on family bonds, balancing triad violence with absurdist humor and the bittersweet dynamics of brothers and mother.
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.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Brothers Sun violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is The Brothers Sun scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does The Brothers Sun leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Brothers Sun easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Brothers Sun sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Brothers Sun, and what each one shares →
Like The Brothers Sun
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Brothers Sun
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Brothers Sun, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Brothers Sun, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Brothers Sun, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
