The Bridge (2013): Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FX | Season Premiere Date: July 10, 2013

Starring: Annabeth Gish, Ted Levine, Eric Lange

Summary: Based on the Danish/Swedish drama Broen, the American version takes place on the U.S. and Mexican border where a murdered body on a bridge between El Paso and Juarez bring together El Paso detective Sonya Cross (Diane Kruger) and Chihuahua State Police detective Marco Ruiz (Demián Bichir) to solve the case.

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. The Crazy Place
Air Date: October 2, 2013
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S1:E12. All About Eva
Air Date: September 25, 2013
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S1:E11. Take the Ride, Pay the Toll
Air Date: September 18, 2013

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Chuck Barney

Jul 2, 2013

FX may have struck dramatic gold again. This series is mesmerizing. It sucks you in like a good book and has you yearning for more. Read full review

Gail Pennington

Jul 8, 2013

The Bridge translates brilliantly, fitting into its new setting so perfectly, you’d never imagine it had aired in any other incarnation. Read full review

Alan Sepinwall

Jul 9, 2013

With these characters, with this fascinating, complicated place--and one that's at the forefront of so much of what we're talking about in real world politics--and the sense of atmosphere instilled by directors like Gerardo Naranjo, The Bridge is off to such an outstanding start that I can't wait to see what this creative team does not only with the rest of the serial killer story, but well beyond it. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jul 8, 2013

The Bridge becomes more intriguing as it gets deeper into the pilot's 90-minute run time.The characters are not as immediately winning as those on FX's "The Americans," but the plot of the pilot raises plenty of questions that should bring viewers back. Read full review

Hank Stuever

Jul 9, 2013

It has a seamless and almost hypnotic quality to its narrative, and it’s easily one of the best debuts this year. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Jul 9, 2013

The Bridge is, overall, a good show with some great performances--including Ted Levine as Lt. Wade, who’s a show stopper. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Jul 8, 2013

Although there are elements here that merit continued attention, most notably Demian Bichir as a dedicated Mexican cop, there are too many missteps to ensure safe passage. Read full review

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jgreen7756

Aug 25, 2013

Top notch acting with a dream cast! This dreamlike trance of a show is like Tony Scott's "Man On Fire" on quaaludes. Its a mesmerizing beautiful ,sexy, frustrating, violent, funny,serious psychological drama, with deep layers that get constantly displayed. There are so many personalitiesTop notch acting with a dream cast! This dreamlike trance of a show is like Tony Scott's "Man On Fire" on quaaludes. Its a mesmerizing beautiful ,sexy, frustrating, violent, funny,serious psychological drama, with deep layers that get constantly displayed. There are so many personalities that should not be able to thrive together, yet somehow mesh enjoyably. A fabulous show that has yanked me in hook,line and sinker! Hope to enjoy it for a Long time!… Expand

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VinBot

Aug 24, 2013

This show is awesome! It gets better every week and we really still do not know who the killer is. All the characters are flawed and the stars may or may not be heroes, but we root for them and hope that there are many seasons beyond this.

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

bdfink12

Jul 31, 2013

Honestly this show gets better every week and I haven't felt this compelled by a tv show since Breaking Bad. Acting, Writing and Directing are top notch!

3 of 6 users found this helpful33

nevarez79

Jul 11, 2013

Great show...don't watch TV much but I think I will stick around for the next show. Interesting how they add current personal perspectives from both countries on certain subjects.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

jambarino

Jul 10, 2013

I'm a sucker for crime dramas so I watched The Bridge with high expectations.Overall I was pleased.The main characters compliment each other well and Diane Krugers character became more interesting after I learned she had aspergers,a form of autism,from a critic review.Demian Bichir wasI'm a sucker for crime dramas so I watched The Bridge with high expectations.Overall I was pleased.The main characters compliment each other well and Diane Krugers character became more interesting after I learned she had aspergers,a form of autism,from a critic review.Demian Bichir was great as well and I look forward to the next few episodes.I like the Mexican/American themes crossing frequently and the backdrops set the mood for suspense and tension,although not quite as moody as The Killing does.I will definitely follow the rest of this season and hope,as with most FX shows,it will get better and better.… Expand

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andreslopez

Jul 12, 2013

well, i saw the pilot and i really liked it. Sometimes there're some irritating moments but immediately i forget it, but at least the story is so realist.

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Bo33y

Jul 11, 2013

Why watch a show on cops, if it is yet another clown act? There was little to absolutely no realism in this show. A pair of dumb and dumber doughnout eating coffee drinking smegs, the equivalent to the fiction displayed. Why are these morons in the literal sense handling any kind ofWhy watch a show on cops, if it is yet another clown act? There was little to absolutely no realism in this show. A pair of dumb and dumber doughnout eating coffee drinking smegs, the equivalent to the fiction displayed. Why are these morons in the literal sense handling any kind of investigation? Look at the cliche of the police cheif. No genuine forensic's on scene, watch the body split in half not being noticed immediately, no sniffer dogs checking vehlcies, no chopper to pursue a would be suspect who was casually glanced by and then waved on being the nearest vehicle to the crime. Her response back to the victims husband, faceplam and not from a specialist. This show is primetime The premise is of another serial killer dun nananana who stalks victims on both sides of the border. So why have we got these fools doing the groundwork? Atleast the serial killer will be so clever and it will take them an entire season of episodes to figure him out. Make it past 15 minutes I dare you why would you want closure here, and why would you want to see this?

9 out of 10 coming from some people who brainlessly don't live in the real world. This show is ridiculous and should come in warning to it's obvious disorders. The music is awful. Slow mo throughout to the point retirement drama. Dialogue is equally nonsense… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

67
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 9, 2014
Season 1

77
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 10, 2013
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  S1:E13. The Crazy Place
  Air Date: October 2, 2013
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  S1:E12. All About Eva
  Air Date: September 25, 2013
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  S1:E11. Take the Ride, Pay the Toll
  Air Date: September 18, 2013
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  S1:E10. Old Friends
  Air Date: September 11, 2013
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  S1:E9. The Beetle
  Air Date: September 4, 2013
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  S1:E8. Vendetta
  Air Date: August 28, 2013
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  S1:E7. Destino
  Air Date: August 21, 2013
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  S1:E6. ID
  Air Date: August 14, 2013
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  S1:E5. The Beast
  Air Date: August 7, 2013
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  S1:E4. Maria of the Desert
  Air Date: July 31, 2013
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  S1:E3. Rio
  Air Date: July 24, 2013
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  S1:E2. Calaca
  Air Date: July 17, 2013
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  S1:E1. Pilot
  Air Date: July 10, 2013