The Bridge (2013): Season 2

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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews

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Season Details & Credits

FX | Season Premiere Date: July 9, 2014

Starring: Annabeth Gish, Ted Levine, Emily Rios

Summary: Sonya (Diane Kruger) meets a man from her past as Marco (Demián Bichir) continues to battle corrupt cops and the cartel. While the ongoing investigation by El Paso Times reporters Daniel Frye (Matthew Lillard) and Adriana Mendez (Emily Rios) may lead to something major.

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

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E13. Jubilex
Air Date: October 1, 2014
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S2:E12. Quetzalcoatl
Air Date: September 24, 2014
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S2:E11. Beholder
Air Date: September 17, 2014

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Critic Reviews

Alan Sepinwall

Jul 8, 2014

It's a show with a much stronger command of its subject matter and awareness of its own strengths and weaknesses--even as The Bridge still seems to be stuck in that nebulous border region separating the pretty good from the genuinely great. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Jul 10, 2014

It moves along with purpose and energy, but it's often at its best when finding colorful details and or allowing small, telling moments to breathe. Read full review

Robert Rorke

Jul 7, 2014

Drug cartels, a room of shrink-wrapped bills (worth $60 million), body bags and buckets of blood are just some of the intriguing elements in this uniquely Mexican-American drama, where the layers of corruption on both sides of the border seem impenetrable. Read full review

Joanne Ostrow

Jun 27, 2014

Matthew Lillard, Emily Rios, Thomas M. Wright, Ted Levine and Annabeth Gish are well cast and their characters are fully sketched. Having seen two hours of season 2, I’m not ready to give up yet, but I’m starting to prioritize TV’s darkest hours and wonder if The Bridge will make the cut. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Jul 9, 2014

The plotting of The Bridge can be dense. That doesn’t undermine my enjoyment of the show, but there are moments in between revelations when I sometimes feel at sea. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Jul 8, 2014

Marco Ruiz and Sonya Cross' odd-couple pairing often mirrors the relationship between reporters Adriana Mendez (Emily Rios) and Daniel Frye (Matthew Lillard), and I still find all of them interesting, even if I'm a little concerned that their parallel story lines may take The Bridge too far again this season. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Jul 7, 2014

Bichir’s still very good at the start of season two but the writing has lost almost all of its focus, switching from a mystery series to a piece that tries to capture the dark edge of crime on the U.S.-Mexico border and gets muddled along the way. Read full review

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ccamarab

Sep 19, 2014

This show has really grown on me, specially on season two with the addition of some new cast members that have added depth to the show. The topics addressed are incredibly important and the writing is bold yet true to reality. I love how they don't stick to stereotypes and are not afraid toThis show has really grown on me, specially on season two with the addition of some new cast members that have added depth to the show. The topics addressed are incredibly important and the writing is bold yet true to reality. I love how they don't stick to stereotypes and are not afraid to share valuable perspectives on the complicated topic of US - Mexico border relations. Can't wait for more!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

TheQuietGamer

Jul 25, 2014

A much different season than the first. It's darker and the overall plot is much more complex. The whole story is made up of numerous connecting smaller plots that each involve their own characters and view-points. It's a rather grand scale. It'a also a much more shocking season. Seems likeA much different season than the first. It's darker and the overall plot is much more complex. The whole story is made up of numerous connecting smaller plots that each involve their own characters and view-points. It's a rather grand scale. It'a also a much more shocking season. Seems like there's always some crazy stuff happening on-screen. It definitely carries a much different feel when compared to the first season. This new tone will alienate some fans of the first season, but for me It's a welcome change. Even as someone who wasn't too fond of the first season, I'm finding plenty of stuff to love in season 2 so far. I'm finding it to be one of the most interesting and entertaining returning shows of 2014, and I recommend you check it out.… Expand

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gmonster320

Oct 4, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Bridge depicts characters on both sides of the law as well as both sides of the US/Mexico border (in El Paso and Juarez). The pace of storytelling is much slower than what typical US audiences are used to. This is not a procedural and there are no quick, clean answers. And at the beginning of the season, its hard to determine how all the desperate plots will ever come together. It all works out in the end though. Another difference is that part of the show is in Spanish with subtitles. Not sure if that slows some viewers down but I watch TV with the subtitles on all the time anyway. I have seen all of "The Bridge" and must say I enjoyed season 2 the most. The introduction of Eleanor (the frumpy Mennonite cleaner for the drug cartel) made me keep coming back. She is one of the most creative TV characters I've seen in some time. Due to it's poor ratings, the season finale may also be the series finale. If so. I was satisfied with the final episode as the conclusion. I do wonder what will become of Marco, Sonya, Fausto, Eleanor, Frye, Adriana, Hank, Cesar, Linder, Eva and Monte in the future though.… Expand

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WestLil0

Jul 20, 2014

Two episodes so far and all it involves is weird sex scenes and dark characters. Not at all like the original show, and I don't like it at all. What happened to the great writing regarding the border crossing challenges and the investigations centered around that? After all, what is theTwo episodes so far and all it involves is weird sex scenes and dark characters. Not at all like the original show, and I don't like it at all. What happened to the great writing regarding the border crossing challenges and the investigations centered around that? After all, what is the name of the show...oh yes, The Bridge! Not worth watching any longer.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

67
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 9, 2014
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  S2:E13. Jubilex
  Air Date: October 1, 2014
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  S2:E12. Quetzalcoatl
  Air Date: September 24, 2014
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  S2:E11. Beholder
  Air Date: September 17, 2014
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  S2:E10. Eidolon
  Air Date: September 10, 2014
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  S2:E9. Rakshasa
  Air Date: September 3, 2014
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  S2:E8. Goliath
  Air Date: August 27, 2014
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  S2:E7. Lamia
  Air Date: August 20, 2014
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  S2:E6. Harvest of Souls
  Air Date: August 13, 2014
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  S2:E5. Eye of the Deep
  Air Date: August 6, 2014
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  S2:E4. The Acorn
  Air Date: July 30, 2014
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  S2:E3. Sorrowsworn
  Air Date: July 23, 2014
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  S2:E2. Ghost of a Flea
  Air Date: July 16, 2014
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  S2:E1. Yankee
  Air Date: July 9, 2014
Season 1

77
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 10, 2013