"THE BRIDGE," THE PEABODY AWARD-WINNING SERIES STARRING DIANE KRUGER AND DEMIÁN BICHIR, TO AIR ON OVATION TV STARTING ON OCTOBER 15

Crime Drama Also Stars Annabeth Gish, Ted Levine, and Matthew Lillard

Series to Air During "Mystery Alley" Saturday Night Programming Destination

Los Angeles, CA - August 30, 2022 - Ovation TV, America's premier arts network, is set to air the Peabody Award-winning series The Bridge later this fall. Produced by Shine America and adapted from the Danish-Swedish crime series Bron/Broen, The Bridge is a crime thriller exploring the tensions on the US-Mexico border. The series features an impressive cast, with Oscar(R) nominee Demián Bichir (A Better Life), Cannes Film Festival Best Actress winner Diane Kruger (In the Fade), Annabeth Gish (Barry, Midnight Mass), Ted Levine (Big Sky, The Alienist), and Matthew Lillard (Good Girls, Bosch), while showrunner Elwood Reid is currently an executive producer on ABC's crime drama Big Sky. Ovation TV will begin airing The Bridge during its Saturday night programming destination "Mystery Alley" on Saturday, October 15 at 7pm ET.

The first season begins when a dead body is found on the bridge connecting the USA and Mexico, forcing Sonya Cross (Kruger) from El Paso PD to work with her Mexican counterpart, Marco Ruiz (Bichir), to catch a serial killer operating on both sides of the border. Marco understands the slippery politics of Mexican law enforcement and is one of the last good men in the department. He's charming, but also cunning, and will do whatever it takes to get what he needs. This does not sit well with Sonya, who strictly follows both rules and protocol. The case leads them into a string of murders on the border.

Ovation TV's Mystery Alley features premium mystery and crime series from around the globe. Episode descriptions below.

Episode One "Pilot" airs on Saturday, October 15 at 7pm ET

When a body is found on the bridge connecting El Paso and Juarez, two detectives, one from the United States and one from Mexico, must work together to hunt down a serial killer operating on both sides of the border.

Episode Two "Calaca" airs on Saturday, October 22 at 7pm ET

Marco and Sonya investigate the body from the bridge. Frye learns that the Killer isn't done with him. Charlotte makes an unwelcome discovery on her property.

Episode Three "Rio" airs Saturday, October 29 at 7pm ET

Sonya and Marco race to track down a prime suspect who could lead them to the lone desert survivor. Charlotte confronts an unexpected visitor determined to keep business as usual.

Episode Four "Maria of the Desert" airs Saturday, November 5 at 7pm ET

The clock ticks as Maria's broadcast continues. Sonya searches for the girl's location. Against protocol, Marco works a unique ransom angle. A powerful Juarez force crosses the border.

Episode Five "The Beast" airs Saturday, November 12 at 7pm ET

Sonya and Marco suspect a cover-up. Charlotte goes to Marco for advice. A troubled girl seeks adventure in Juarez. A visitor stops by Linder's apartment.

Episode Six "ID" airs Saturday, November 19 at 7pm ET

Sonya bonds with a key witness from the case. Marco uncovers Sonya and Hank's past. Charlotte calls on an old friend for help.

Episode Seven "Destino" airs Saturday, November 26 at 7pm ET

The EPPD corners their prime suspect. Charlotte questions Ray's true intentions. Linder crosses the border and takes on his most difficult case yet.

Episode Eight "Vendetta" airs Saturday, December 3 at 7pm ET

Sonya pursues a cold lead despite Marco's insistence that it's a dead end. Charlotte finds out that Ray has jeopardized her ranch.

Episode Nine "The Beetle" airs Saturday, December 10 at 7pm ET

Marco reconnects with a friend from his past and races to save his family. Charlotte responds to her biggest threat. Linder reveals his true feelings.

Episode Ten "Old Friends" airs Saturday, December 17 at 7pm ET

Sonya and Marco close in on the killer, Charlotte takes drastic measures to protect her ranch, and Frye learns that demons from his past aren't done with him yet.

*Christmas Eve*

Episode Eleven "Take the Ride, Pay the Toll" airs Saturday, December 24 at 7pm ET

Showdown on the bridge as the Killer reveals his endgame.

*New Year's Eve*

No episode airing on Saturday, December 31

Episode Twelve "All About Eva" airs Saturday, January 7 at 7pm ET

Sonya uses Linder's latest problem to repair her relationship with Marco, and Charlotte forms an unlikely alliance.

Episode Thirteen "The Crazy Place" airs Saturday, January 14 at 7pm ET

Sonya and Marco search for a missing girl, Charlotte meets someone who knows too much about her new business venture, and Marco makes a decision that could change everything.

Episodes will also be available on demand and on the Ovation NOW app.

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