"The Bridge" on FX

[Silver Gaia]

Anyone watching this show? We watched the premiere this week and really enjoyed it. They set up a complex plot and some compelling characters, especially the Mexican detective, Marco Ruiz, played by Demian Bircher, who grew up in Mexico City. (Bircher was nominated for an Oscar in 2012.) The female character, Det. Sonya Cross (played by Diane Kruger), is difficult to warm up to, but is nonetheless an interesting character (keep in mind that she has Asberger's and you'll get it<--not a spoiler, need to know). I think this show has great potential. Here's a review from Maureen Ryan:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/maureen-ryan/the-bridge-fx_b_3567345.html?utm_source=Alert-blogger&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Email%2BNotifications

If you missed the premiere, you can watch it online either at the FX website, or at Hulu. They both have the complete episode.

It airs at 10:00pm Easter/Pacific on Wednesdays.

Hope someone else is watching!

[Ilsa]

1. I recorded it and hope to watch it tonight.

The teasers and previews looked good.

[Silver Gaia]

2. I think you'll like it, Ilsa. Happy viewing!

[Little Star]

3. I have it on DVR but haven't watched yet. Glad to hear it's worth watching.

[Inkfreak]

4. My wife & I just watched it.

It is great. Nice setup, strong characters, interesting interaction between the two. Looks fantastic. I love it when I get sucked in right away. FX has a great record in our house for dramas, and we expect it to continue.

[Silver Gaia]

9. We love FX shows, too.

They give the showrunners a lot of freedom and it works. I don't care much for their comedies (except for Louie!), but their dramas are top-notch.

[Little Star]

5. I just watched and liked. I think it's going to be a good series.

[Paladin]

6. Solid show, very worthwhile.

Ted Levine is outstanding as the old law officer. He just gets better and better.

[Iggo]

7. She's so cute I just wanna smush her.

"What about me?"

Aaaaw!

[Silver Gaia]

8. Thank you all for your responses! I'm glad I'm not the only one

who likes this show. It has become my favorite summer show. It is just so consistently GOOD every week. I look forward to each new episode.

[Skeeter Barnes]

10. Love the show and the intro music!

[Silver Gaia]

25. I love the intro music,, too!

[Little Star]

11. I've watched 4 episodes and the show gets better every week! Can't wait....

for next week's episode. It's a really good show.

[Silver Gaia]

12. Wow! What an episode!

I was surprised when the hour was over. There are few shows that absorb my attention like that. Breaking Bad is one. This is another. Intense!

[Little Star]

13. It does just keep getting better & better, I agree. Good Show!

[Paladin]

14. OK, help me out here (trying to avoid spoilers):

Who the hell was the guy doing the shooting in the trailer park? The other characters seemed familiar with him, but neither my wife nor I recognized him, and we've watched every episode.

FYI: I asked this question in another section of DU, got one "I don't know" response.

[hlthe2b]

15. I don't know either.... n/t

[Paladin]

16. OK, thanks. Somehow that makes me feel better.

Perhaps all will be made clear this coming week. Damn good show, regardless.....

[Skeeter Barnes]

19. I had no idea who he was. Figured I must have missed an episode.

[Silver Gaia]

18. New character. We've never met him before.

[Paladin]

21. Really? I thought the other characters acted like they knew him. Thanks. (nt)

[Silver Gaia]

22. As I recall, they knew who he was because they had investigated him.

But his name had just come up in the investigation, and we, the audience (nor them), had never actually laid eyes on him until that scene where he starting shooting at them. I'm thinking it was his trailer that Sonya and Marco were searching as well. Is he the killer they are looking for? I am thinking he is not. He may be a copycat, or an associate of the mastermind, but I don't think he's THE guy they're looking for.

[Paladin]

24. Jeez, these TV series put you to the test.

Pop-up characters on "The Bridge," incoherent dialogue on "The Killing," Don Draper's latest existential crisis on "Mad Men," etc. I watch 'em all, because they're good enough to be worth the effort.

Thanks for your informed response., it's greatly appreciated.

[Jenoch]

17. I watched the first episode and

life kind of got in the way so I have not seen any of the following episodes. From reading this thread I suppose I should check into the OnDemand episodes since the weather this weekend for our area is supposed to be really hot and humid (upper 90s and dewpoints in the 70s.)

[Skeeter Barnes]

20. The show really gets good after the first episode.

[Silver Gaia]

23. Yes. If the premiere resonated at all with you, then you should definitely get caught up! n/t