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The Bridge

2011 – 2018Show4 seasons38 episodesTV-MA

CrimeMystery
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes–95%

A gripping, nerve-racking crime series about crime and mystery, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S4E8 "Avsnitt 8" 8.9

Episodes

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Story

Once you've crossed the line there's no going back

When a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer.

Feels like

  • Nordic Noir
  • Psychological Crime Thriller
  • Bleak & Atmospheric
  • Complex Character Study
  • Serial Killer Mystery
  • Societal Critique
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Emotionally Heavy
  • Intricate Plotting
  • Cinematic Realism

Cast

24 of 291 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Henrik Georgsson, Rumle Hammerich, Charlotte Sieling
Written by
Måns Mårlind, Hans Rosenfeldt, Camilla Ahlgren
Produced by
Anders Landström, Bo Ehrhardt
Music by
Johan Söderqvist, Uno Helmersson, Patrik Andrén

Everyone

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Facts

September 21, 2011 · February 18, 2018 · Ended

First aired
September 21, 2011
Last aired
February 18, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 38 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Swedish
Also spoken
Danish
Made in
Denmark, Sweden
Available in
29 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bridge?"

Questions about The Bridge

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bridge?

MZ ChoiceMhz ChoicePlexHowdy

In the United States, The Bridge streams on MZ Choice, Mhz Choice, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Bridge worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.6).

How long does it take to watch The Bridge?

38 h

About 38 hours: 38 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching The Bridge?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Bridge scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Bridge in English?

SwedishDanish

No, it was made in Swedish, with some Danish.