Why was The Bridge shut out of the Emmy Awards?
Just noticed that ...
Demian Bechir for sure should have been nominated as well as Ted Levine who never strikes a false note in this show
Because it's still not as good as the shows on pay and commercial cable that got the lion's share of the nominations. There's no way The Bridge can hold a candle to Breaking Bad, True Detective, House Of Cards, Mad Men just for starters.
But, on the plus side, it's as good as--and in many cases, better--than the crap that airs on U.S. network television.
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Very good points.
shareFX Is the same type of channel as AMC. Premium cable it's considered in my area. I think the bridge is just as good as any of those other shows, but it doesn't have any big name stars that's the problem. It relies on good story and good acting. I loved Breaking Bad and True Detective but I think the bridge is up there with them. It won a bunch of other awards apparently. Peabody, I think.
shareThat's not entirely truth. Diane Kruger is a well known name.And she is great as Sonya.
shareKruger is hot. But her acting sucks.
share"But her acting sucks."
Quite frankly,you are nuts.
Don't get so upset. I said what I said. I don't have to say what you want to be called sane. Over reaction. Nut job. Get some therapy. I understand you've been through a lot but don't take it out on anonymous strangers in IMDB. I repeat yo nut job. She is hot but she is a terrible actress with a mono-expression in all her movies. She must have been chosen for this role because of her mono-expression.
shareshe plays somebody who suffers from high functioning autism. mono-expressions and inability to bond or make eye contact are part of the character in the show.
shareYou are not getting my point. Duh..It's obvious I know the character has asperger syndrome. It's because she has mono-expressions as an actor that they found her suitable for that character. I love her looks but if I'm objective, I have to say she has limited acting skills. This is a case where a actor's limitations suited the character. Not the other way around. Go and watch all her movies. She has the same expression in most of the roles.
share"Diane Kruger is a well known name."
A semi-well known name at best. She is not a major star with instant identification.
"And she is great as Sonya."
That she is. Hits it out of the ballpark with every show. Just because she isn't a major star doesn't mean she doesn't deserve to be one.
Face it,The Bridge just doesn't have the major star names and the big series advertising and personal appearances the other shows have that pretty much automatically draw in viewers. People mostly have to bump into it accidentally.
It is as good as anything out there,though.
I agree. House of cards, relies on names. I watched the 1st year and it is so formula, if you are over 35 and know about story writing you can figure it out. The really exceptional programs like true detectives would, I believe be totally ignored if it were not for its stars. Another one that is overlooked alot, not always, but often,is Justified. Tremendous acting and stories. Should be all over the emmies. As you get older the idealism wears off regarding these self serving award shows. Believe me! The award shows pick the obvious ones..but they disregard the series that do not serve their interests!!!
shareWhy? What's happening in those shows that isn't in the 'The Bridge'?
shareCouldn't disagree more. The production values and everything are as good as in any other current show. Never thought that once during all the 26 episodes.
share"There's no way The Bridge can hold a candle to Breaking Bad, True Detective, House Of Cards, Mad Men just for starters."
Yes it can,and yes it does.