Is that a joke, or your Asperger's showing through? English is not a foreign language in America. America grew out of British colonies.
That wasn't entirely serious, no.
However, if we're being pedantic, it's arguably but probably not technically correct. (English originated in England is therefore not indigenous to the US - however the dialect American English is) But let's not go there. It's not at all relevant and nobody really cares...
However, if we're being pedantic, it's arguably but probably not technically correct. (English originated in England is therefore not indigenous to the US - however the dialect American English is) But let's not go there. It's not at all relevant and nobody really cares...
Just watched the first episode and it was intriguing to see the cultural clash and mystery/conspiracry slowly unravelling. I like the girl, who will clearly provoke some great exchanges with the people she interacts with throughout the series.
Just watched the pilot. I was a big fan of the original but I'll try not to compare them. The US-Mexican dynamic is sufficiently different to Denmark-Sweden to give this a different feel and hopefully, like the Killing, the two versions have a different enough plot to keep you interested.
Diane Kruger is strange piece of casting and her accent sounds like she has never been to Texas in her life but otherwise it was a pretty good start.
Just watched the pilot. I was a big fan of the original but I'll try not to compare them. The US-Mexican dynamic is sufficiently different to Denmark-Sweden to give this a different feel and hopefully, like the Killing, the two versions have a different enough plot to keep you interested.
Diane Kruger is strange piece of casting and her accent sounds like she has never been to Texas in her life but otherwise it was a pretty good start.
Episode 2 is a huge improvement on the pilot if that helps
As yet, no UK Broadcaster has picked this up, but it's early days yet?
It not only hasn't been sold to the UK market, it is being withheld from sale to the UK. No UK broadcaster can have it even if it wants it. That's because the same company that has an ownership stake in THIS remake of a Scandinavian series has an ownership stake in a British/French remake that will be coming out on Sky Atlantic, The Tunnel. They don't want the American remake stealing thunder from the British/French remake before the latter debuts in the UK.
It not only hasn't been sold to the UK market, it is being withheld from sale to the UK. No UK broadcaster can have it even if it wants it. That's because the same company that has an ownership stake in THIS remake of a Scandinavian series has an ownership stake in a British/French remake that will be coming out on Sky Atlantic, The Tunnel. They don't want the American remake stealing thunder from the British/French remake before the latter debuts in the UK.
Didn't know that, makes sense!
Thanks for the education!
MIPCOM: British-French Series 'The Tunnel' to Get World Premiere in Cannes
Technically, FOX UK have an option to purchase UK screening rights, which they have chosen not to exercise at this time. With the existence of this option the show is rendered unavailable to other UK channels.
The rights to remakes of the show are held by Shine International/Shine Group who have licensed the international sales rights to the US version to Fox International Channels (who own the FOX UK channel). The rights package as it stands specifically excludes the UK, although as stated above the option exists for FIC or FOX UK to purchase an extension to those rights to include the UK.
Shine Group subsidiary Kudos are already working on a UK/France set variant of The Bridge for Canal+ and Sky Atlantic, this being the reason for the UK-shaped 'gap' in FIC's international rights package, and since FOX UK, FX, Fox International Channels, Shine Group and Sky Television are all owned or part-owned by 21st Century Fox (formerly News Corporation) everybody is playing nicey-nice and not upsetting any apple carts by rushing to screen the US variant of The Bridge as a spoiler tactic.
The US show is all but guaranteed to get an airing on FOX UK once The Tunnel has been on Sky Atlantic.
Why the hell won't iTunes US let me download the series? I don't condone piracy but the way companies treat people in this day and age is a disgrace. I'm willing to pay what they ask for it. I know they probably will sell it to Sky Atlantic but really, the internet in this day and age shouldn't have these petty restrictions.
I love the series I'm on Episode 4. At first I thought Steven Linda was a bad guy but in Episode 4 he seemed a good guy.
I think giving Sonya Cross Aspergers has given her character that separates it from other detective shows.
I liked Marco Ruiz at first but I now find him and Charlotte Millwright despicable for having sex when hes married and her husband just passed away..
I can't wait to find out who the killer is, I'm thinking it's someone we've already seen or why cover his face? it could be anyone even Marco or Cooper I wouldn't be surprised if it's one of those "OMG" moments when he's revealed.
Wonderfully acted and I cant wait for season 2.
Any idea on the boxset coming to UK Amazon anytime soon? they are already taking pre orders on the US version.
Brilliant! I loved Marco and Sonya's relationship. I kind of understand her because she opened her heart to him and didn't want to lose what they had..
I can't wait until the second season. Will David Tate escape from prison? will Marco actually murder him? who is the American with the Texas plates who kidnapped Eva? Will they finally mention Sonya has Aspergers?
Also wished Cooper died for calling Sonya a idiot.. I kinda was suspicious as him as the killer at first.
I hope the second series doesn't lose the magic of the first and they still keep Sonya's personality and don't make her "normal" otherwise it won't be any different from every other crime show.
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That wasn't entirely serious, no.
However, if we're being pedantic, it's arguably but probably not technically correct. (English originated in England is therefore not indigenous to the US - however the dialect American English is) But let's not go there. It's not at all relevant and nobody really cares...
True
Its really building momentum and becoming MUST WATCH for me
Diane Kruger is strange piece of casting and her accent sounds like she has never been to Texas in her life but otherwise it was a pretty good start.
Just started it now. Decided that I can't be bothered going out night and that I've got plenty of TV to catch up on.
I don't even know what that means.:D Struggling to stay with something -- that concept makes sense.
They're doing a British version called The Tunnel as well.
I totally agree, must see TV for me now too.
I'm hooked on The Bridge, would recommend!
As yet, no UK Broadcaster has picked this up, but it's early days yet?
It's on FX, episode 9 of 13 airs in the US tonight, so I'm afraid it's by other means necessary!!
It not only hasn't been sold to the UK market, it is being withheld from sale to the UK. No UK broadcaster can have it even if it wants it. That's because the same company that has an ownership stake in THIS remake of a Scandinavian series has an ownership stake in a British/French remake that will be coming out on Sky Atlantic, The Tunnel. They don't want the American remake stealing thunder from the British/French remake before the latter debuts in the UK.
Didn't know that, makes sense!
Thanks for the education!
MIPCOM: British-French Series 'The Tunnel' to Get World Premiere in Cannes
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mipcom-british-french-series-tunnel-619642
That is because she has Asperger syndrome.
The rights to remakes of the show are held by Shine International/Shine Group who have licensed the international sales rights to the US version to Fox International Channels (who own the FOX UK channel). The rights package as it stands specifically excludes the UK, although as stated above the option exists for FIC or FOX UK to purchase an extension to those rights to include the UK.
Shine Group subsidiary Kudos are already working on a UK/France set variant of The Bridge for Canal+ and Sky Atlantic, this being the reason for the UK-shaped 'gap' in FIC's international rights package, and since FOX UK, FX, Fox International Channels, Shine Group and Sky Television are all owned or part-owned by 21st Century Fox (formerly News Corporation) everybody is playing nicey-nice and not upsetting any apple carts by rushing to screen the US variant of The Bridge as a spoiler tactic.
The US show is all but guaranteed to get an airing on FOX UK once The Tunnel has been on Sky Atlantic.
Or somewhere to buy the first series online?
I love the series I'm on Episode 4. At first I thought Steven Linda was a bad guy but in Episode 4 he seemed a good guy.
I think giving Sonya Cross Aspergers has given her character that separates it from other detective shows.
I liked Marco Ruiz at first but I now find him and Charlotte Millwright despicable for having sex when hes married and her husband just passed away..
I can't wait to find out who the killer is, I'm thinking it's someone we've already seen or why cover his face? it could be anyone even Marco or Cooper I wouldn't be surprised if it's one of those "OMG" moments when he's revealed.
Wonderfully acted and I cant wait for season 2.
Any idea on the boxset coming to UK Amazon anytime soon? they are already taking pre orders on the US version.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Bridge-Season-One/dp/B00ECHBSP8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1385000732&sr=8-3&keywords=the+bridge
Brilliant! I loved Marco and Sonya's relationship. I kind of understand her because she opened her heart to him and didn't want to lose what they had..
I can't wait until the second season. Will David Tate escape from prison? will Marco actually murder him? who is the American with the Texas plates who kidnapped Eva? Will they finally mention Sonya has Aspergers?
Also wished Cooper died for calling Sonya a idiot.. I kinda was suspicious as him as the killer at first.
I hope the second series doesn't lose the magic of the first and they still keep Sonya's personality and don't make her "normal" otherwise it won't be any different from every other crime show.