Bridge and Tunnel (TV series)

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Bridge and Tunnel
Bridge and Tunnel (TV Series) Poster.jpg
GenreComedy-drama
Created byEdward Burns
Written byEdward Burns
Directed byEdward Burns
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Edward Burns
  • Aaron Lubin
  • Lori Keith Douglas
DistributorMGM
Release
Original networkEpix
Original releaseJanuary 24, 2021 (2021-01-24) –
present (present)
External links
Website

Bridge and Tunnel is a 2021 American dramedy television series written, directed and produced by Edward Burns for Epix. The first season consists of 6 episodes and premiered on January 24, 2021.[1] In July 2021, the series was renewed for a second season.[2]

Cast[]

  • Sam Vartholomeos as Jimmy Farrell
  • Caitlin Stasey as Jill Shore
  • Gigi Zumbado as Tammy Ocampo
  • JanLuis Castellanos as Mikey
  • 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

Episodes[]

No.Title [3]Directed byWritten byOriginal release date [3]
1"The Graduates"Edward BurnsEdward BurnsJanuary 24, 2021 (2021-01-24)
2"Making up for Lost Time"Edward BurnsEdward BurnsJanuary 31, 2021 (2021-01-31)
3"A Perfect Couple"Edward BurnsEdward BurnsFebruary 7, 2021 (2021-02-07)
4"Just Friends"Edward BurnsEdward BurnsFebruary 14, 2021 (2021-02-14)
5"Today Is Your Birthday"Edward BurnsEdward BurnsFebruary 21, 2021 (2021-02-21)
6"The Swan Song"Edward BurnsEdward BurnsFebruary 28, 2021 (2021-02-28)

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.[4] The series premiere on January 24, 2021.[1] On July 14, 2021, Epix renewed the series for a second season.[2]

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.[1] On December 2, 2020, Barrett Wilbert Weed joined the cast in a recurring role.[5] On December 14, 2020, it was announced that Erica Hernandez had joined the cast in a recurring role.[6]

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."[7]

The show holds a 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 52% on Metacritic, indicating mixed or average reviews.[8][9]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (October 15, 2020). "Ed Burns 1980s Dramedy 'Bridge and Tunnel' Gets Epix Series Greenlight, Sets Cast". Deadline. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Petski, Denise (July 14, 2021). "'Bridge And Tunnel' Renewed For Season 2 By Epix". Deadline. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Bridge and Tunnel – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Porter, Rick (October 15, 2020). "Edward Burns Dramedy Snags Series Order at Epix". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (December 2, 2020). "'Bridge And Tunnel' Casts Barrett Wilbert Weed; Rushi Kota Returns To 'Never Have I Ever'". Deadline. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (December 14, 2020). "'Bridge And Tunnel' Unveils Trailer & Key Art For Epix Series; Adds Erica Hernandez As Recurring". Deadline. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "Ed Burns' coming-of-age dramedy Bridge And Tunnel is afraid to grow up". TV Club. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  8. ^ Bridge and Tunnel: Season 1, retrieved April 26, 2021
  9. ^ Bridge and Tunnel (2021), retrieved April 26, 2021

External links[]

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