13 Episodes
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In "The Bridge" Season 2, U.S. Detective Sonya Cross and Mexican Lieutenant Marco Ruiz investigate a series of gruesome murders and cartel-related crimes that blur the border. Sonya, driven by the unsolved murder of her sister, is a determined but socially awkward detective. Marco, a respected officer, struggles with corruption within his own department and the reach of the powerful cartel leader Fausto Galvan.
The season's central conflict revolves around the elusive and dangerous Eleanor Nacht, who is involved in a string of killings, and Galvan's escalating war with rival cartels. Key turning points include Eleanor murdering a teenage boy, Galvan's men massacring a group of kids, and Sonya shooting a Juárez officer, which Marco covers up. The season culminates with Marco being captured by Galvan, Steven Linder being shot during a revenge plot, and Agent Buckley being killed, leaving Sonya to confront Eleanor and deal with the fallout of her own actions.
Season 2 of The Bridge covers episodes 1-13. Here's everything that happened:
Season 2, Episode 1: Yankee - Sonya meets Jack Dobbs, the brother of the man who murdered her sister, while Marco finds himself in danger within his own department. Frye and Adriana investigate a house full of cartel money. Eleanor Nacht crosses the border, and a bloodbath is discovered connected to Monte Flagman. The episode concludes with the discovery of Yovani's body in a car.
Season 2, Episode 2: Ghost of a Flea - A bizarre killing draws attention as Sonya and Marco investigate the murder of Fausto Galvan's enforcer. Eleanor enlists a teenage boy, Kyle, to help her, but she murders him in a storage unit after he leads her to another teenager. Daniel and Adriana's investigation leads them to a dead body. The episode concludes with Marco being assigned to work with Sonya on the case.
Season 2, Episode 3: Sorrowsworn - Sonya and Marco investigate after Eleanor Nacht leaves Kyle's body in a barrel, discovered via a message to Dex. Ray's drug shipment is stolen, angering Fausto. Linder reunites with Eva. The episode concludes with Raul, an informant, murdered after speaking with Frye and Adriana.
Season 2, Episode 4: The Acorn - Marco gains an ally as he sees Fausto's reach. A bank incident gives Sonya and reporters new leads. The banker, under pressure from the cartel, commits suicide. Eleanor feeds an acorn to a mysterious figure in a cell. The episode concludes with Marco agreeing to help Abelardo take down Captain Robles.
Season 2, Episode 5: Eye of the Deep - Marco confronts his son's murderer, David Tate, in prison but ultimately refrains from killing him, instead, he assaults Tate's injured eye. Galvan pressures Marco to control Sonya's investigation into Eleanor Nacht. Galvan's men storm a party and murder a group of kids. Sonya and Hank uncover the extent of the crimes against Eva. Daniel Frye gets a proposition from the DEA. The episode concludes with Sonya worried about Marco, as he has not been answering her calls.
Season 2, Episode 6: Harvest of Souls - Frye considers a career change, while Eva takes matters into her own hands. Jack Dobbs unearths a skeleton, digging up his past. Pintado is found murdered. Marco and Sonya locate Eva's statement, but Sonya shoots and kills a Juárez officer. Marco covers up the crime.
Season 2, Episode 7: Lamia - Sonya uncovers the truth about Lisa's death, learning Hank shot Jim Dobbs. Marco lies on the record regarding the Pintado case. Frye and Adriana's investigation puts their loved ones in danger when Lucy is stabbed. Marco visits David Tate, who is then seemingly killed in prison.
Season 2, Episode 8: Goliath - Sonya visits her estranged, drug-addicted mother, while also learning about Marco's potential involvement in David Tate's murder. Galvan hires "The Chopper" to kill Sonya. Linder helps Eva exact revenge, fatally attacking one of her rapists. The episode concludes with Sonya being attacked and abducted by The Chopper.
Season 2, Episode 9: Rakshasa - Marco races to save Sonya after she's kidnapped by "Chopper". Galvan discovers betrayal within his organization. At Red Ridge View, a shootout occurs where Charlotte is killed in the crossfire. The episode concludes with Sonya and Marco agreeing to work together, while Galvan's war with Cerisola escalates.
Season 2, Episode 10: Eidolon - Sonya and Marco grapple with the fallout from the Red Ridge massacre, discovering Eleanor's betrayal of Galvan. Hank is held and tortured for information regarding the ledger. Fausto makes an irreversible decision, while Frye and Adriana investigate CIA involvement. Eleanor collapses as Sonya confronts her.
Season 2, Episode 11: Beholder - Marco, with Marine support, seeks Galvan, but Galvan's sniper ambushes them, leading to Marco's capture. Sonya confronts Eleanor about the ledger, while Adriana and Frye uncover CIA/DEA conflicts. Galvan films a threat to Cerisola using Romina. The episode concludes with Marco being taken into Galvan's custody.
Season 2, Episode 12: Quetzalcoatl - Marco is captured by Fausto, becoming his ticket to freedom, while Sonya deciphers Eleanor's ledger. Steven Linder's revenge plot against Captain Robles ends with Linder being shot. Fausto escapes the Marines by using a decoy, and plans to use Romina as leverage.
Season 2, Episode 13: Jubilex - Sonya and Marco pursue Galvan and Eleanor while Frye and Adriana get an insider source. Agent Buckley is killed by a hitman, and Sonya shoots Eleanor's abusive father. Marco arrests Galvan, and Linder reunites with Eva. The episode concludes with Sonya possibly facing consequences for her actions.
