The Bridge

Yes crimson ... or ...phone off the hook! Sit back and enjoy

Meal has been cancelled due to my upsetting my daughter [really don't know what I seem to have done wrong] so there's a silver lining to every cloud. Can't wait for 9 o'clock....

Bridge fans....Beware of looking at iplayer. There's a spoiler on there I wish I hadn't seen.

I've been watching the American version of The Killing but the second series is very disjointed and I'm losing track of who's who. Last night's ep., was very confusing.

Have you ever seen The Wire? I haven't watched it myself but my daughter raves about it the way I rant on about these Scandinavian series. When I was hooked on Wallander I even wanted to visit the place where it was filmed. I even watched a strange Icelandic comedy on BBC4 last year about the night shift at a petrol station [can't remember what it was called]. Hang on; was it called 'The Night Shift'? I'll have to google it now. Oh, and the film Trollhunter....

Yes same here crimson never thought the next one would grip me the same. Just typing about it keeps it going.....

I love the music; it's been in my head all day. It was the same with The Killing, and it's really clever how the music doesn't kick in till after the programme starts. I really thought that, after The Killing nothing would grip me in the same way. In some ways, with both programmes the plot is not as important as just being in 'the zone' for two hours every Saturday night [especially as I've lost track of what's going on anyway]. Pure escapism for me!

Ah I went to a concert and they played the Montalbano tune I got so excited

merlotgran ...though I have to admit, I like it too!

I've downloaded the music....how sad is that??

Only just found this on here. I have been gripped with them all. It has changed saturday evenings. I don't go out if I can help it. Lights out, feet up, sound up, have to concentrate because of sub titles, wonder if that is why we are enthralled as mostly I half watch things/do something else at the same time. Yes got Denmark/Sweden mixed up. Bit put off at first with young blonde and fat older man. But wow isn't she feisty. Loved Borgen too. So interesting other cultures, houses etc. escapism. I go straight to bed afterwards to savour the atmosphere and not break the spell.

Will miss them now got so to look forward to them

I'll have to steer clear of here as well*crimson*. We're going away this weekend so I'll watch it on iplayer when we get back.

What are we going to do after Saturday when it all ends? Ae we promised a second series? Surely they won't kill off Martin, he has another set of twins to care for!

I watched part of the first episode on iplayer the other night wondering if there were two cars on the bridge each with half a body, but it looked like only one. I also realised I'd got confused about Veronika and Sonia. I've half aranged to have a meal with someone on Saturday night and am hoping they've forgotten because I'd forgotten about The Bridge. If I have to watch the repeat I'll have to shut myself away for a few days so I don't hear whodunit....

merlotgran and Mamie ...perhaps we could do one of those time share things ?

I want Montelbano's house more than Martin's. Lewis back tonight with the lovely Hathaway...

Good point about the boyfriend, Jacey. I feel like I need one of those police moodboard thingies up on the wall. I've only just got the hang of who's who and it ends soon. As well as enjoying every moment of this gripping drama I WANT MARTIN'S HOUSE!!

Oh...I didn't pick that bit up, Jacey...I think I was casting on a new square for my bedspread !

Have to say that it does seem as if you're correct greenmossgiel ... Sebastian's name has been in the credits from Ep1 though he has only just appeared.
Did wonder about Saga's 'boyfriend' ...what about the further twist that he's the son who's body was never found?

I think the chap who is offering his 'services' to Martin's wife (forgotten her name) is the one who was supposed to have blown his head off in his caravan....the photo on the glass wall to which all the arrows point, is him (or 'he' - sorry, pedants)! He will have had changes made to his features, and that's why she doesn't recognise him yet.
I watched the 2 episodes last night and watched them over again this afternoon...because there were so many things I didn't understand !

Agree crimson ...Saga was so unintentially funny last night and I actually 'got' some of the asides about the different police forces too.

Such a shame next week is the end.

the S.O. thinks the policeman with the long hair is involved [he's been saying that for ages]. And Martins son is going to come a cropper next week, isn't he. I laughed more tonight at the things that Saga said than I usually do watching a comedy. I gave up trying to understand the plot ages ago, but I'm enjoying it, possibly even more than the first 'Killing'.

Yes Crimson ...but that's what makes me think she's involved with someone else she has manipulated ...she wanted to see the response. (A bit like an arsonist staying to watch the fire?)

She was on the bridge when the first body was dumped and, being a woman probably couldn't carry a whole dead body so [spoiler alert in case someone hasn't watched it yet] had to cut it into two halves.....

Have always wondered about the killer actually being female ...re-watched the opening sequences of Ep.1 ...wavy dark hair that could be long (scarf wrapped around neck), only seen hands with golves, slight figure when seen 'fighting' Martin, someone who will 'do what it takes' to get their wishes!!

So ...I'm thinking "Charlotte"!

Well ...there is that whole wig wearing issue...which she wipped off for a quick encounter with Martin; the whole manipulation of the medical system to get her husband's operation; the eventual paying of the money and not killing Martin ...and yes, she could have an accomplist (or two) ...one of whom, for the final twist, could be August (maybe she's the 'Freida' on his computer??)

What does anyone else think?

"Fanden" is what you shout at it!