Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announce a second series of social experiment from Spanish production company Endemol Shine Iberia. The Bridge, which is known locally as El Puente has been created by Zeppelin TV, part of Endemol Shine Group. The ambitious series will run in a primetime slot on Movistar‘s #0 in 2018.

 

This follows the recent news that the series has been nominated for a ‘Best Direction’ award at the Spanish Television Academy Iris Award. The Bridge is an adventure like no other.  A group of strangers have one thing in common; they all want to win life changing treasure, which lies on an island 300 metres away. To get it, they must build a bridge across the water in just 30 days. If they are successful, each contestant will vote individually who deserves the treasure. The one with the most votes has to make a once in a lifetime decision, to share the prize, with who or keep it for themselves.

 

Lisa Perrin, CEO of Creative Networks at Endemol Shine Group says; “The Bridge is a totally unique format which is beautifully filmed with bold factual qualities at its heart.  We have a brilliant creative team in Spain and we’re extremely proud of the show’s success there. I can’t wait to see what is in store for the second series on #0”

 

Alvaro Diaz, Managing Director of Zeppelin, part of Endemol shine Group adds “Our aim with this second season is to maintain the original narrative and aesthetic values of the format while bringing in an epic new twist to the game. Be sure to look out for The Bridge’s red light”.

 

Endemol Shine Iberia has a diverse portfolio of hits across scripted and non-scripted genres including local versions of Big Brother, Masterchef, Hunted and The Brain Portugal, among others.

 

The company is behind global hit Your Face Sounds Familiar which has sold to over 40 countries and new edition Your Face Sounds Almost Familiar which features regular contestants and was Antena 3’s best premiere across all genres since 2015 with over 5 million viewers.

 

Recent scripted hits include period dramas such as Isabel, Carlos and Rey Emperador. Endemol Shine Iberia is also behind the new highly anticipated drama The Cathedral of the Sea.