Sadly, it appears that The Bridge is out. FX has announced that they won’t be producing a third season of the gritty crime thriller.
The Bridge revolves around the Mexican and American police detectives and their efforts to protect those along the Texas–Chihuahua border. The cast of this crime drama includes Demián Bichir, Diane Kruger, Matthew Lillard, Emily Rios, Ted Levine, and Thomas M. Wright.
The show debuted in July of 2013 and the first season averaged 1.77 million viewers with a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The second season concluded earlier this month and the season was way down in the ratings. It fell 37% in viewers (to 1.11 million) and fell 44% in the demo (down to a 0.4 rating).
FX released just a short statement regarding the cancellation: “NETWORK STATEMENT: FX will not be moving forward with a third season of The Bridge.”
What do you think? Did you like The Bridge TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a third season?
I was shocked and confused
Too bad! What a great story.
I am saddened that FX opted to pull The Bridge rather than help it find an audience sufficient to satisfy the bean counters. This show is well written and the acting is top drawer. I understand the realities of the marketplace but this is a damn good series that does not deserve to die. If quality is not your concern and money is the driving force, I understand that there is an entire new season of Honey Boo Boo already in the can that you can probably get cheap. I guarantee you’ll have your audience.
Bad timing – a show that depicts life along the Mexico-US Border including the drug cartels is relevant and this one was good. Now more than ever, with multiple mass graves being uncovered in Mexico, the writers could have taken this show much further.
So sad to see this show being cancelled. I enjoyed that this was not like any of the others out there.
Its a shame this show has been cancelled. It had an original and unique story. I was looking forward to seeing it next year.
I love this show!!!! Now what??? Another reality show instead? Every good show comes along and it’s canceled… What is happening??? I can’t believe that other shows that are so stupid stay on for years!!! I hate the people that canceledThe Bridge!!!
I think “The Bridge” is one of the best written, best acted TV shows I’ve ever seen – my husband and I looked forward to each episode. I’m terribly disappointed. Please, writers – know that we really admired everything you accomplished. Is there no way to get another season?
What a crime. Once again a well written show is cancelled. It’s so annoying. I just completed season two. Depths cas is awesome.
I love this show. Saw the original version and just love the american version. Maybe should be picked up by netflix like they did with the killing.
Please renew The Bridge !!! It’s one the best show on TV…Please reconsider !
Poor decision! But then again, if it’s not zombies or vampires it can’t satisfy the brainless viewing public.
Whoever made that decision should be fired! Move it to a new night but do not cancel this series. This is the BEST series on TV today!
Some one @ FX needs to be fired. One of the best shows on TV!
Yes they should!!
WTF are they gonna do NOW??
I mean, it’s bad enough that it’s the last season for Justified &
Sons of Anarchy, now they go and pull The Bridge too?
Thanks for Tyrant.
The Strain (how far can you go with that)?
& The Americans (which no one even gives a **** about anymore).
You’re slacking FX, get your **** together!!!
What a crime. Best new show in recent times. Guess I will need to watch the biggest looser instead. I will miss this one for sure.