Bridge and Tunnel (TV series)

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]

Bridge and Tunnel
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)

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. Andreeva, Nellie (October 15, 2020). "Ed Burns 1980s Dramedy 'Bridge and Tunnel' Gets Epix Series Greenlight, Sets Cast". Deadline. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  2. Petski, Denise (July 14, 2021). "'Bridge And Tunnel' Renewed For Season 2 By Epix". Deadline. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  3. "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
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