(CNN) -- TV's newest crime thriller, "The Bridge," is taking viewers to a volatile place most have only seen on the news: The U.S.-Mexican border. FX goes beyond the headlines with a series that aims to give a new twist to the serial killer storyline by setting it against the backdrop of a tumultuous border town. Named after the Bridge of the Americas that connects El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the show explores the real-world tensions along the border through the story of two detective agents -- one from the United States and one from Mexico -- who must work together to hunt down a serial killer who is terrorizing citizens on both sides.
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"The Bridge" is a new crime thriller set on the U.S.-Mexican border
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Show will explore real-world tensions and immigration issues
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Director of the pilot says people will "learn about certain realities" through the show
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"The Bridge's" setting alongside the El Paso-@placeholder border allows the show to seamlessly navigate between both the entertainment and political world.