FX’s ‘The Bridge’ comes close to ‘The Americans’ in series premiere numbers

Whenever you have a new show premiering, especially in the summer months, the only thing that you can really hope for is that the numbers are not so insignificant that your show falls off of the radar. While “The Bridge” didn’t break any records, it also fared well enough to not give executives too much of a reason to worry just yet.

Overall, the show drew 4.12 million viewers between its airing Wednesday, which was close to what “The Americans” drew for its premiere in January. If it keeps its 0.9 rating or even drops one or two tenths, we’re sure that there will be more episodes ordered to give the show more of a chance.

Check out what FX networks head John Landgraf had to say about the show’s performance:

“We could not be prouder of this amazing series which has garnered such incredible critical recognition … Meredith Stiehm and Elwood Reid have delivered a rich tapestry of intrigue and passion, and a story fraught with tension and suspense. And we’re so lucky to have Demian Bichir and Diane Kruger who so convincingly and appealingly embody their roles. We’re grateful to our partners at Shine America and can’t wait for audiences to see what happens next.”

One thing that “The Bridge” really has going for it that “The Americans” did not is the ability to air without too much in the way of competition over the next several months. The Keri Russell show had to contend against the likes of “Chicago Fire,” “CSI,” and “Nashville” all airing at the same time, whereas Diane Kruger and company really did not have the the same problem.

What did you think about “The Bridge” premiere, and do you think it will be a solid performer for FX pretty much all summer long? We want to hear some of your thoughts below! If you do want to check out some more news related to everything that this network currently has on its slate, just be sure to visit the link here.

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