Los hermanos Sun

Netflix has started off the year in a big way and ruthlessly crushing the competition. This is a pleasant surprise that I don't think anyone expected miracles from. The Brothers Sun is a combination of gangster and family drama, which I think is quite refreshing, and I didn't believe it could work, but it does solidly – though I would be more satisfied it it was purely a gangster drama. The best character is Charles, an uncompromising assassin and one of the two brothers who returns to LA to protect their mother and his nerdy brother from a new gang trying to take out all the Triads. The series has a very captivating and entertaining pace, something is always happening, and there are even humorous moments. You can relate to the characters, even the nerdy brother didn't get on my nerves too much (although some of his decisions were on the edge), and I really enjoyed the whole plot with the Triads. When it came to action, the creators really excelled. All the action scenes are shot in one take without cuts, and the choreography is very well done. Charles is a real cool guy and elevates the action scenes. It's not very brutal, because it's also a family drama, but I enjoyed it immensely. Especially in the 7th episode, the action finale took my breath away. There were also some twists and turns, the music is good, and visually, it's on point. Everything is in order. It may not be a masterpiece, but it's top-notch TV entertainment that shouldn't offend anyone. Everyone will find something here. 8/10. (09.01.2024)