The Bridge (2013)

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Season 1
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 10, 2013
Season #: 2, 1
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
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  1. Venusian
    Jul 13, 2013
    6
    I had a tough time watching this show largely because I have seen the original version. I made two attempts and could not get through it. It literally follows the original to a T and I found that really amazing. I am however not to sure of what score to give this show (even though I have given it a 5) because I seem more connected to the original. It is very hard to watch an original andI had a tough time watching this show largely because I have seen the original version. I made two attempts and could not get through it. It literally follows the original to a T and I found that really amazing. I am however not to sure of what score to give this show (even though I have given it a 5) because I seem more connected to the original. It is very hard to watch an original and have it take an enormous hold over you to now watch a remake and not be pulled in at all. I do respect what people are saying but my heart is with the original series Bron/Broen and that is where its stays.… Expand
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 28, 2013
    6
    It's kind of hard for me to review a show like this one so early in its run, but I decided to go ahead and put my opinion out there. I have no doubt that I'll be updating this review later when the show has progressed farther, but for now consider this my definitive review. The Bridge is a crime-drama that focuses on topics like Mexican immigration. The show has a good overall theme, andIt's kind of hard for me to review a show like this one so early in its run, but I decided to go ahead and put my opinion out there. I have no doubt that I'll be updating this review later when the show has progressed farther, but for now consider this my definitive review. The Bridge is a crime-drama that focuses on topics like Mexican immigration. The show has a good overall theme, and the cast is fantastic (casting Matthew Lillard was a fantastic idea), but the show has yet to do anything to excite or put me on the edge of my seat with suspense. Right now its focus seems to be on getting us acquainted with the characters and their personalities. This is ok as long as it doesn't hinder the overall plot, but unfortunately the overall plot has been put on hold in order for these character introducing moments. This makes the show kind of boring at times and if they keep this up much longer I'll loose interest. The only thing keeping me watching now is the hope that something will happen and that the show will reach the potential it so clearly has. The characters themselves are interesting. Diane Kruger's character can be kind of a at times, but she does have some redeeming moments. Right now as it stands "The Bridge" is decent enough to watch, but could really use a jump in pace. I'm tired of waiting for something to happen in the case. We've learned enough about the characters for the show to move on to point at hand and reveal more about the characters little by little while the plot moves forward. Until this happens the show can be dull at times, but I have a feeling once this show picks up it will have been worth the wait.… Expand
  3. Zeffan
    Jul 12, 2013
    6
    I enjoyed the Scandinavian version--Bron--very much. At first, the original version does not seem as dark as The Killing, but as it goes deeper, viewers might notice that the show is as dark and moody as The Killing. And I expect The Bridge is going to see its darker side as the story goes. I love how Diane Kruger portrays the kinda autistic detective from El Paso, Texas as well as whatI enjoyed the Scandinavian version--Bron--very much. At first, the original version does not seem as dark as The Killing, but as it goes deeper, viewers might notice that the show is as dark and moody as The Killing. And I expect The Bridge is going to see its darker side as the story goes. I love how Diane Kruger portrays the kinda autistic detective from El Paso, Texas as well as what Sofia Helin did on Bron. All in all, I hope The Bridge gets better and better as it progresses because I am a bit worried about its 13-episode stretched series--not 10-episode long like its original.… Expand
  4. badfluffy
    Jul 12, 2013
    6
    It's like an unfunny female version of Monk in some places. I know the trend is unbalanced female detective these days but it doesn't work every time. The story seems interesting enough but you disconnect every time you get to see the autistic cop do her thing. She's unreliable with witnesses, cops, victims families. That's kind of an important part of the job. Might have worked as aIt's like an unfunny female version of Monk in some places. I know the trend is unbalanced female detective these days but it doesn't work every time. The story seems interesting enough but you disconnect every time you get to see the autistic cop do her thing. She's unreliable with witnesses, cops, victims families. That's kind of an important part of the job. Might have worked as a comedy but not as a drama. Kruger's performance is not helping. Too much, too often.… Expand

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#29 Best TV Season of 2013
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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
  1. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Feb 13, 2014
    83
    What could be a relentlessly grim procedural (again, "The Killing") is instead a compelling drama that works (so far, at least) on a number of levels: as a mystery, as an idiosyncratic buddy story, and as a textured sociopolitical treatise. But don't let the latter scare you off.
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  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Nancy DeWolf Smith
    Jul 19, 2013
    80
    A dark but artful and sophisticated drama.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Melissa Maerz
    Jul 17, 2013
    83
    For a thoughtful drama that's so rooted in national identity, there's only one real misstep: No one will mistake Kruger for a Texan.
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