Watch The Bridge (Espanol)
- TV-MA
- 2013
- 1 Season
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7.6 (20,538)
The Bridge (Espanol) was a crime drama television series that aired on FX from 2013 to 2014. The show was a remake of the Danish/Swedish series Broen/Bron and was set in El Paso, Texas and Juárez, Mexico. It was a bilingual show that was simultaneously broadcast in both Spanish and English.
The show follows two police detectives, one Mexican and one American, as they work together to solve a series of murders that are taking place over the border on the bridge that connects El Paso and Juárez. The American detective, Sonya Cross (Diane Kruger), is a socially awkward and highly intelligent detective who suffers from Asperger syndrome. Her Mexican counterpart, Marco Ruiz (Demián Bichir), is a more experienced detective who has seen the worst of the border violence and is struggling to maintain his moral compass.
The show tackles issues of immigration, human trafficking, corruption, and the drug trade, as the detectives try to unravel a complex web of interconnected crimes. Along the way, they encounter a number of different characters, both good and bad, who are all impacted by the border violence and the difficult conditions in which they live.
The Bridge was notable for its gritty and realistic portrayal of the border region, and for the strong performances of its cast. Kruger and Bichir had great chemistry on screen, and both actors brought depth and nuance to their roles. The show was also praised for its bilingual nature, which added an extra dimension of authenticity to the story, as many of the characters spoke both Spanish and English fluently.
In addition to the two main detectives, the show featured a number of supporting characters who added to the richness of the story. These included Charlotte Millwright (Annabeth Gish), a wealthy widow who becomes embroiled in the murder investigation; Daniel Frye (Matthew Lillard), a journalist who is struggling with addiction and who becomes obsessed with the case; and Adriana Mendez (Emily Rios), a young reporter who is trying to make a name for herself by exposing the corruption of the local authorities.
The Bridge was praised by critics for its complex plot, strong performances, and depiction of the border region. However, the show struggled to find a large audience, and was ultimately cancelled after two seasons. Despite its relatively short run, The Bridge remains a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the complex issues facing the border region today.