Under the Bridge

Fourteen-year-old Reena Virk goes to meet friends and never comes home, and Under the Bridge follows how that disappearance fractures a small community. The series uses the perspectives of Rebecca Godfrey, who investigated the case, and a local police officer to assemble a clearer picture of events and motivations. It moves through conflicting memories, neighborhood gossip, and the social forces that shaped the teenage group accused of the crime, revealing unsettling behavior and choices without spoiling key developments or the case's resolution.

Released in 2024, the show was created by Quinn Shephard, Rebecca Godfrey, and Manjit Virk. The cast includes Lily Gladstone as Cam Bentland, Vritika Gupta as Reena Virk, Chloe Guidry as Josephine Bell, Javon Walton as Warren Glowatski, and Izzy G. as Kelly Ellard.

The series rekindled public interest in a real and controversial case, prompting conversations about how youth violence is covered and remembered. It generated debate online and in local media about responsibility, rumor, and the role of adults, and it encouraged viewers to question how communities assign blame and tell their own stories.

Critics and audiences have generally responded positively, reflected in a 7.9/10 average from 193 votes, with many reviewers noting strong performances and a measured approach to difficult material. Themes include peer pressure, social exclusion, and the often messy pursuit of truth when memories and loyalties conflict. The tone stays restrained, focusing on human behavior rather than sensationalism.

As of its release, the series has not been reported as a major awards contender, though several performances were singled out in reviews. Future recognition is possible, but public discussion and critical notice have been the show's most immediate forms of impact.