Bridge and Tunnel (TV series)
{{short description|American comedy drama television series}}
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| genre = Comedy drama
| creator = Edward Burns
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| writer = Edward Burns
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| director = Edward Burns
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- Sam Vartholomeos
- Caitlin Stasey
- Gigi Zumbado
- JanLuis Castellanos
- Brian Muller
- Edward Burns
- Isabella Farrell
- Erica Hernandez
- Barrett Wilbert Weed
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| language = English
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| num_episodes = 12
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- Edward Burns
- Aaron Lubin
- Lori Keith Douglas
- Michael Wright
- Nancy Cotton
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| producer = Vincent Morano (season 2)
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| runtime = 27–34 minutes
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- Marlboro Road Gang Productions
- Epix Studios
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Bridge and Tunnel is an American comedy drama television series written, directed and produced by Edward Burns for Epix. The first season consists of 6 episodes and premiered on January 24, 2021.{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title=Ed Burns 1980s Dramedy 'Bridge and Tunnel' Gets Epix Series Greenlight, Sets Cast |url=https://deadline.com/2020/10/ed-burns-1980s-dramedy-bridge-and-tunnel-epix-series-greenlight-sets-cast-1234598140/ |website=Deadline |access-date=January 9, 2021 |date=October 15, 2020}} In July 2021, the series was renewed for a second season. In September 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons.
Premise
Set in the early 1980s amongst the working class of Long Island, New York, six childhood friends have just graduated college and are stepping out into the real world while also trying to hang on to the familiarity of their hometown and remaining years of their youth
Cast
- Sam Vartholomeos as Jimmy Farrell
- Caitlin Stasey as Jill Shore
- Gigi Zumbado as Tammy Ocampo
- JanLuis Castellanos as Mikey Diaz
- Brian Muller as Nick 'Pags' Pagnetti
- Edward Burns as Artie Farrell
- Isabella Farrell as Stacey Ross
- Erica Hernandez as Genie Farrell
- Barrett Wilbert Weed as Lizzie Pagnetti
- Rebecca Gibel as Kitty Farrell
Episodes
=Series overview=
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=Season 1 (2021)=
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|Title = The Graduates
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|Title = Making up for Lost Time
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|EpisodeNumber = 3
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|Title = A Perfect Couple
|DirectedBy = Edward Burns
|WrittenBy = Edward Burns
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|EpisodeNumber = 4
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|Title = Just Friends
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|WrittenBy = Edward Burns
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|EpisodeNumber = 5
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|Title = Today Is Your Birthday
|DirectedBy = Edward Burns
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|EpisodeNumber = 6
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|Title = The Swan Song
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=Season 2 (2022)=
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|Title = Back Together Again
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|Title = Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
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|EpisodeNumber = 9
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|Title = She’s Gone
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|EpisodeNumber = 10
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|Title = Dance the Night Away
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Bloodshot Eyes
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|Title = The Promise Land Six
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Production
=Development=
On October 15, 2020, it was announced that Epix had given the production (originally titled Gibson Station) a series order for a first season consisting of six episodes.{{cite web |last1=Porter |first1=Rick |title=Edward Burns Dramedy Snags Series Order at Epix |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/edward-burns-dramedy-snags-series-order-at-epix |website=The Hollywood Reporter |access-date=January 9, 2021 |date=October 15, 2020}} The series premiere on January 24, 2021. On July 14, 2021, Epix renewed the series for a second season.{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title='Bridge And Tunnel' Renewed For Season 2 By Epix|url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/bridge-and-tunnel-renewed-season-2-epix-1234792863/|website=Deadline |access-date=July 14, 2021 |date=July 14, 2021}}
On September 28, 2022, Epix canceled the series after two seasons.{{cite web|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|title=Bridge and Tunnel Cancelled: EPIX Dramedy Will Not Return for Season 3|url=https://tvline.com/2022/09/28/bridge-and-tunnel-cancelled-epix-season-3-edward-burns/|website=TVLine|date=September 28, 2022|access-date=September 28, 2022}}
=Casting=
In October 2020 it was announced that the ensemble cast would include Sam Vartholomeos, Caitlin Stasey, Gigi Zumbado, JanLuis Castellanos, Brian Muller and Isabella Farrell. On December 2, 2020, Barrett Wilbert Weed joined the cast in a recurring role.{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title='Bridge And Tunnel' Casts Barrett Wilbert Weed; Rushi Kota Returns To 'Never Have I Ever' |url=https://deadline.com/2020/12/bridge-and-tunnel-casts-barrett-wilbert-weed-rushi-kota-never-have-i-ever-1234635993/ |website=Deadline |access-date=January 9, 2021 |date=December 2, 2020}} On December 14, 2020, it was announced that Erica Hernandez had joined the cast in a recurring role.{{cite web |last1=Petski |first1=Denise |title='Bridge And Tunnel' Unveils Trailer & Key Art For Epix Series; Adds Erica Hernandez As Recurring |url=https://deadline.com/video/bridge-and-tunnel-trailer-key-art-epix-series-erica-hernandez-recurring-watch/ |website=Deadline |access-date=January 9, 2021 |date=December 14, 2020}}
Reception
Writing for the AV Club, Danette Chavez gave the show a C rating, stating: "Bridge And Tunnel is stuck in neutral, hesitant to let its characters let go of a past that hardly seems worth revisiting."{{Cite web|title=Ed Burns' coming-of-age dramedy Bridge And Tunnel is afraid to grow up|url=https://www.avclub.com/ed-burns-coming-of-age-dramedy-bridge-and-tunnel-is-af-1846111723|access-date=April 26, 2021|website=TV Club|date=January 27, 2021 |language=en-us}}
The show holds a 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 52% on Metacritic, indicating mixed or average reviews.{{Citation|title=Bridge and Tunnel: Season 1|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/bridge_and_tunnel/s01|language=en|access-date=April 26, 2021}}{{Citation|title=Bridge and Tunnel (2021)|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/bridge-and-tunnel-2021/season-1|access-date=April 26, 2021}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.epix.com/series/bridge-and-tunnel}}
- {{IMDb title|13409770}}
{{Epix}}
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Category:2020s American comedy-drama television series
Category:2021 American television series debuts
Category:2022 American television series endings
Category:American English-language television shows
Category:MGM+ original programming
Category:Television series set in the 1980s