Under the Bridge is an American true crime drama miniseries developed by Quinn Shephard. The series premiered on Hulu on April 17, 2024, and stars Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough in prominent roles. The first two episodes released on the same date, with the following six installments set to release weekly.
Under the Bridge is based on Rebecca Godfrey’s 2019 best-selling book of the same name, and follows the real-life murder of Reena Virk that shocked the individuals in the Canadian town of Victoria, British Columbia. The show also takes inspiration from the book Reena: A Father’s Story by Manjit Virk, the victim's father.
Samir Mehta and Liz Tigelaar are the executive producers of the show, and Quinn Shephard is responsible for the primary adaptation of Rebecca Godfrey's book.
How many episodes will Under the Bridge have?
Under the Bridge will have a total of eight episodes. The first two installments premiered on Wednesday, April 17, and the remaining episodes will be released weekly until May 29, 2024.
Here's a list of all the episodes, with their titles and release dates, as per Decider:
The premiere episode was written by Quinn Shephard and directed by Geeta Vasant Patel. The second one was written by Ashley Cardiff and helmed by Kevin Phillips.
Where to watch Under the Bridge
Under the Bridge debuted on Hulu in the US on April 17. New episodes release every Wednesday and the series will run for eight episodes, wrapping up on May 29.
Hulu offers subscriptions starting at $7.99 a month for plans with ads, with a 30-day free trial included. The plan can also be upgraded to include a bundle comprising Hulu and Disney+ for $9.99 a month and individuals can also opt for ad-free bundles at an extra cost.
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The cast of Under the Bridge
The primary Under the Bridge cast of the series includes several talented actors, and a few fresh faces as well. Lily Gladstone leads the show as Cam Bentland, a police officer who investigates the case of a missing 14-year-old, Reena Virk. Gladstone recently made headlines after she played Mollie Burkhart in the Martin Scorcese film Killers of the Flower Moon.
Riley Keough executive produces and stars in the series as Rebecca Godfrey, who researches the 1997 case for a book. Vritika Gupta plays the role of Reena Virk, while Ezra Faroque Khan plays her father Manjit Virk, and Archie Panjabi portrays her mother, Suman Virk.
The supporting cast of the series includes Chloe Guidry as Josephine Bell, Javon "Wanna" Walton as Warren Glowatski, Izzy G as Kelly Ellard, and Aiyana Goodfellow as Dusty Pace.
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What can viewers expect from the series?
The title is all about a teenager who went to a party in 1997 and never returned home. She was reportedly bullied and eight individuals kicked, punched, and assaulted her, as per Today. The series sheds light on the investigation into the case and the trailer reads:
"This is a tale of horror and wonder, of innocence and beauty, of violence and sin."
The series, backed by the powerful performances of Gladstone, Keough, and Archie Punjabi, has already received favorable reviews for the first two episodes, which are currently available to stream on Hulu.