The Bridge

Very strong pilot, I thought. Clearly inspired by Lynch.

edited 11th Jul '13 5:50:25 AM by Nicknacks

So apparently this is a remake of a danish/swedish tv series of the same name, that seems to happen very often now. Anyway, I didn't get the chance to watch the pilot, but there are some very positive reviews about the show, so looking forward to it.

Very strong pilot, and major props to Diane Kruger for performing so well in what is such a difficult (and polarizing) role. Plus, several reviewers who I tend to agree with have said good things about the first three episodes, so I'm definitely looking forward to the next ep.

I don't know about the Pilot, I started from ep. 1.

My one recurring thought throughout the episode: "Saga's a prick". She's not even witty like Sherlock. If she were any more blunt, she'd be a boulder.

edited 14th Jul '15 12:11:43 PM by TheHandle

If you liked The Bridge, I'd check out the Anglo-French adaptation The Tunnel. It's pretty much consistently stronger in terms of plotting, acting (especially from Clemence Poesy), and photography.

And Elise gets awesomely snarky in later episodes.

edited 14th Jul '15 6:49:59 PM by Mars444

The original Swedish/Danish series, Bron/Broen, aka The Bridge, starts on the UK television channel, BBC 4, on the 21st of November. Not long to wait.

Season 3 of Bron/Broen/The Bridge has started on UK television channel, BBC Four.

UK viewers can watch the first two episodes on the BBC Iplayer app, here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b06dl825/the-bridge-series-3-episode-1

So I started watching the show again. And the impression I consistently get is "Saga may be the rudest person on the planet (after Donald Trump)."

EDIT: I rescind my statement. There's plenty of rude to go around on this show.

edited 6th Aug '16 8:06:55 AM by TheHandle

I love this show.

I only found it after it was cancelled and it's one of the best things I've watched in years.

[shakes fist at Heaven]