The iconic yellow 1971 Hemi ‘Cuda barrels down the street and onto your television screen. That’s right, the first season of Nash Bridges is here just in time for the holiday season. And I’m here to remind you that this is a solid show, with solid writing, solid acting and solid action. It succeeded as an episodic drama because of how important the show runners knew those several aspects were. Don Johnson’s chemistry with not only O’Toole but Marin as well is quite impressive with how real these characters seem. Right off you can tell that these people have real history with one another. That’s a testament to not only the writing of the authentic dialogue but also the actors.
    The best part of Nash Bridges the man is that there’s no situation too big for him to get out of. His ingenuity and knack for getting out of tight spots is what’s appealing about him. It seems the only problems Nash ever comes across are the ones in his personal life concerning his daughter and his ex-wives. The balancing act that Nash had to perform is where we feel for the guy. This is where he’s most sympathetic.
    Of course the show isn’t completely perfect. It doesn’t entirely hold up with today’s technology and the lines of cop and vigilante are blurred just a little bit when Nash doesn’t exactly follow the police code of conduct when apprehending a witness or a criminal. But it was a great show for its six seasons in the ‘90’s and a great show on DVD today.

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Nash Bridges Writers Roundtable Season 1
On-Set interview with Don Johnson and Cheech Marin
2 Audio Commentaries
Don Johnson and the Original Gonzo Idea
Season 1 Promo