The Tunnel

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Season 1
Season #: 3, 2, 1
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Joe McGovern
    Jun 15, 2016
    91
    The premise sounds vaguely familiar... But The Tunnel still delivers on its nasty twists. [17 Jun 2016, p.63]
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Danette Chavez
    Jun 17, 2016
    75
    The action is well-directed, and the cat-and-mouse games well-written, but the Truth Terrorist is never glamorized. This individual, along with their journalist mouthpiece, might play to some of the baser, uglier aspects of humanity, but The Tunnel dilutes that bile with its multilingual setting and multicultural cast.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jun 17, 2016
    70
    For those who come to The Tunnel fresh, the story is still intriguing and amusingly outré, but there’s less of a sense of urgency in the direction, which makes some of the more outlandish plot twists more difficult to gloss over. ... Ms. Poésy is fine as the clipped Frenchwoman who might have Asperger’s syndrome, but Mr. Dillane carries the show as the rumpled British Everyman.
  5. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Jun 17, 2016
    58
    The first episode is serviceable but offers little that would persuade viewers who’ve already seen another adaptation to commit to this one, because, frankly, there’s not much new to see.
  6. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chuck Bowen
    Jun 15, 2016
    50
    The Tunnel is crisply staged, well-acted, but only mildly diverting. It's hard to shake the sensation that we've been here too many times before, and often to greater effect.

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. shellview
    Aug 22, 2016
    9
    Having seen both versions of "The Bridge" I can say "The Tunnel" is by far the best one. The Scandinavian version is good maybe a 7. TheHaving seen both versions of "The Bridge" I can say "The Tunnel" is by far the best one. The Scandinavian version is good maybe a 7. The American version is okay, maybe a 5. This version is tighter and has cut away the superfluous fillers like: how autistic is she? The acting is excellent and the changes in the story work to make it a much more enjoyable program. American TV is still learning that more is not always better.… Full Review »
  2. LamontRaymond
    Jul 17, 2016
    8
    I loved "The Bridge" (the American version of the show set on the US/Mexican border - aired on FX), so it's great seeing the same basic storyI loved "The Bridge" (the American version of the show set on the US/Mexican border - aired on FX), so it's great seeing the same basic story moved to the English/French border. I love the two leads - not sure how much I understand the female cop's situation - humorless/deadpan but NOT on the spectrum? Just feels a little odd. But the acting is terrific, and it just shows the strength of the original Danish story.… Full Review »
  3. TantricSky
    Jun 27, 2016
    5
    Hello!! To the reviewers who note that the plot seems familiar as well as one shining star who seems to know it was done once before, this isHello!! To the reviewers who note that the plot seems familiar as well as one shining star who seems to know it was done once before, this is the THIRD iteration of this plot in the last 10 years or perhaps less. The first involved a bridge between Denmark and Sweden (excellent) and the second a bridge between the U.S. and Mexico at El Paso/Juarez. After one episode, this time around seems OK except that it's hard for me to get over the laziness of those involved in bringing it to the screen again. Maybe think of a new story?… Full Review »
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