The Bridge (2013)

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 10, 2013
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
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Critic Reviews

  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jul 10, 2013
    60
    It has its good points and its less good points, but there's enough of the former to merit a look.
  2. Kansas City Star
    Reviewed by: Sara Smith
    Jul 8, 2013
    60
    The Bridge will no doubt tie all these threads together in 13 well-executed episodes, after a lot of red herrings, victims killed in horrific ways and one final twist. It’s guaranteed to be a depressing journey, and it’s starting to feel like one we’ve been on before.
  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Jul 10, 2013
    50
    There is rich ground to explore in the problems Mexico faces and the responsibility we may bear for some of them-–but the show's clumsy attempt to boil that down to a catchphrase is offensive and silly, particularly as it has no real connection to the story being told.
  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    Jul 9, 2013
    50
    It is louder, bolder and more lurid than the original, and also more boring.
  6. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Jul 8, 2013
    50
    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.

Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best TV Season of 2013
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#49 Most Discussed TV Season of 2013
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#58 Most Shared TV Season of 2013

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 162 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 132 out of 162
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 162
  3. Negative: 13 out of 162
  1. Bo33y
    Jul 11, 2013
    0
    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 dumberWhy 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    … Full Review »
  2. bdfink12
    Jul 31, 2013
    10
    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 areHonestly 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!… Full Review »
  3. iguanab
    Jul 20, 2013
    10
    This is not another cops and robber TV show. This show goes much deeper than "Bang, bang! Shoot 'em up!" deeper. It delves into theThis is not another cops and robber TV show. This show goes much deeper than "Bang, bang! Shoot 'em up!" deeper. It delves into the stereotypes Mexicans and Americans have about each other. It also has, as a main character, a person with Asperger Syndrome. Such casting educates society as to what Asperger is. It is so much more than a cops and robbers TV show.… Full Review »
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