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      Season 1 – The Bridge

      2013 Crime Drama List
      91% Tomatometer 46 Reviews 76% Audience Score 100+ Ratings When an American judge known for anti-immigration views is found dead on the bridge connecting El Paso, Texas, with Juarez, Mexico, authorities from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border must work together to catch the perp, a serial killer who is operating in both countries. Detective Sonya Cross, of the El Paso Police Department, works with Chihuahua State Police Detective Marco Ruiz, who knows about the slippery politics of Mexican law enforcement. Ruiz's whatever-it-takes approach doesn't sit well with Cross, who has Asperger's syndrome and a by-the-book attitude when it comes to the job. But the two put their differences aside to solve a string of murders on the border, which is already infected with issues that include illegal immigration, drug trafficking, violence and prostitution. Read More Read Less Watch on Prime Video Stream Now

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      A seductive crime drama, The Bridge draws viewers in with culturally conscious themes that combine intelligent mystery and spellbinding drama.

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      Eric Deggans Tampa Bay Times I loved seeing a Mexican policeman's life rendered so realistically and compellingly. Dec 4, 2019 Full Review Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald Diane Kruger is perfectly icy as the "unusual" Detective Sonya Cross. Demian Bichir is super as her Mexican counterpart Marco Ruiz: kindly, world-weary, with a quantity of crumpled charisma. Rated: 4/5 Jun 14, 2017 Full Review Nancy DeWolf Smith Wall Street Journal [A] dark but artful and sophisticated drama. Jul 18, 2013 Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media It's a cop show, one with a dysfunctional female lead... that takes more than a few hints from The Americans, spicing it up with yet another serial killer story on television. Rated: B- Feb 19, 2020 Full Review Jessica Johnson Time Out Chicago The Bridge remains a compelling thriller bolstered by excellent performances and an intriguing political message. Jul 3, 2018 Full Review John Powers Vogue The true virtue of The Bridge is not Cross's and Ruiz's police work -- by now, we've all seen enough cops for a lifetime -- but what it casually reveals about life on the border. Jul 13, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Kieran S I have watched the original Scandanavian series which is great, this remake by the USA is just awful, even with 2 strong lead actors, why does the USA destroy quality shows, just stay away from great shows. So sad I am just depressed at how poorly this has been done. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/11/23 Full Review Trina H This series is ridiculous to say the least. In what real life scenario can a doctor inform a patient's wife that a young boy dying is a match for her husband, who needs a heart. That wife is allowed to go to the room if that dying boy and harrass the father into pulling the plug on his dying son, so her husband can get his heart!!! Not to mention, how many other patients may have been on the heart transplant waiting list for a donated heart. That was crazy ridiculous and unethical to say the least. I absolutely could not tolerate to watch anymore of the tragically poor written series. I should have known it was bad because rotten tomato rated it 91%. I generally do not care for any of their picks for sure!!! Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Has its moments but eventually its poor storyline, excessive gore, ridiculous mumbling characters and overacting make you turn it off and look for the news! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member This show was really interesting, well directed it kept you wanting more and then boom they canceled it . This was a really delicious crime drama, I really thought Netflix would pick it up, sure some of the characters were a bit strange but so is life. People that actually enjoy well written crime dramas would definitely watch it. This is one of those shows that ranks in with the true blood series, yes it was that good. Also can you think about adding some chapters to that Night Watch and Day Watch a long with Dylan Dog very good show as well. Thanking you in advance, Shelia Napalmred Harris 04/12/2020 . Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Unbearably annoying and cliche, is what this show's screenplay and detective Sonya North have in common. Together they make this otherwise average show a complete failure. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Very bad series, not very real, slow, stupid characters Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Episode 1 Aired Jul 10, 2013 Pilot Two detectives from opposite sides of the U.S.-Mexican border work together to track down a serial killer when a body is found on a bridge connecting Texas and Mexico. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 17, 2013 Calaca Marco and Sonya investigate the body from the bridge; Frye learns that the killer isn't done with him; Charlotte makes an unwelcome discovery on her property. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 24, 2013 Rio Sonya and Marco race to track down a prime suspect who could lead them to the lone desert survivor; Charlotte confronts an unexpected visitor. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 31, 2013 Maria of the Desert Maria's broadcast continues; Sonya searches for the girl's location; Marco works a unique ransom angle. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 7, 2013 The Beast Sonya and Marco suspect a cover-up; Charlotte goes to Marco for advice; a troubled girl seeks adventure in Juarez; a visitor stops by Linder's apartment. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 14, 2013 ID Sonya bonds with a key witness from the case; Marco uncovers Sonya and Hank's past; Charlotte calls on an old friend for help. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 21, 2013 Destino The EPPD corners their prime suspect; Charlotte questions Ray's intentions; Linder crosses the border and takes on his most difficult case yet. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 28, 2013 Vendetta Sonya pursues a cold lead despite Marco's advice; Charlotte finds out that Ray has jeopardized her ranch. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 4, 2013 The Beetle Marco reconnects with a friend from his past and races to save his family; Charlotte responds to her biggest threat; Linder reveals his true feelings. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 11, 2013 Old Friends Sonya and Marco close in on the killer; Charlotte takes drastic measures to protect her ranch; Frye learns that demons from his past aren't done with him yet. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 18, 2013 Take the Ride, Pay the Toll The killer reveals his endgame. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 25, 2013 All About Eva Sonya uses Linder's latest problem to repair her relationship with Marco; Charlotte forms an unlikely alliance. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 2, 2013 The Crazy Place Sonya and Marco search for a missing girl; Charlotte meets someone who knows too much about her new business venture; Marco makes a decision that could change everything. Details

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      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      Meredith Stiehm, Elwood Reid, Carolyn Bernstein, Lars Blomgren
      Network
      FX
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Jul 10, 2013