We are all aware of the inevitability of Netflix cancelling its original series despite receiving positive reviews.
The new case is with the South Korean series ‘The Brothers Sun’ which Netflix cancelled after just one season. Despite a promising start and a stint in the Netflix Top 10, the series will not return.
What is the story of The Brothers Sun?
The series narrates the tale of Bruce Sun, a college student residing in Los Angeles, whose life takes an unexpected turn when his estranged brother, Charles, pays him a visit. Bruce discovers that his entire family is the most influential Triad gang in Taiwan.
Cast
- Michelle Yeoh as Eileen “Mama” Sun
- Justin Chien as Charles Sun, Eileen’s eldest son
- Sam Song Li as Bruce Sun, Eileen’s younger son
- Joon Lee as TK Lee,] Bruce’s best friend who is a drug dealer
Ranking
The series, which mixed dark comedy with family drama, showed initial signs of success, reaching the No. 2 slot in the rankings.
Why did it cancel?
The show was indeed successful in the start. However, this early success was not enough to secure the show’s future.
The action comedy-drama garnered critical acclaim but failed to sustain a large viewership.
The Brothers Sun was indeed a blend unique of genres which despite having so much potential got cancelled. Inshort, Netflix cancelling the series after just one season, marks the end of the road for the series that had shown early promise.
