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. In July 2021, the series was renewed for a second season. In September 2022, the series was canceled after two seasons.
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Premise
Set in the early 1980s among the working class of Long Island, New York, six childhood friends have just graduated from 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
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. The series premiere on January 24, 2021. On July 14, 2021, Epix renewed the series for a second season.
On September 28, 2022, Epix canceled the series after two seasons.
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. On December 14, 2020, it was announced that Erica Hernandez had joined the cast in a recurring role.
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."
The show holds a 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 52% on Metacritic, indicating mixed or average reviews.