Synopsis: Under the Bridge is based on acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey’s book about the 1997 true story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta) who went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Through the eyes of Godfrey (Riley Keough) and a local police officer (Lily Gladstone), the series takes us into the hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder — revealing startling truths about the unlikely killer. (Courtesy Hulu, 2024)
The Cast:
Lily Gladstone
Vritika Gupta
Chloe Guidry
Javon “Wanna” Walton
Izzy G.
Aiyana Goodfellow
Ezra Faroque Khan
Archie Panjabi
Riley Keough
Production Credits:
Based on the true-crime book Under the Bridge by the late Rebecca Godfrey, the series was adapted for screen by Quinn Shephard and is executive produced by Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar and Stacey Silverman (Best Day Ever), Shephard, Godfrey and Tara Duncan. Geeta Vasant Patel, directed and served as an executive producer on the first episode. Riley Keough executive produced with Gina Gammell (Felix Culpa). The series is produced by ABC Signature.
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Hulu)
1-01 Looking Glass--04/17/2024
In 1997, on a quiet island in BC, fourteen-year-old Reena Virk attends a party and never returns home. Her disappearance intrigues a novelist returning to her hometown, who finds herself drawn into the hidden world of the teen suspects…
Written by: Quinn Shephard
Directed by: Geeta Patel
1-02 The John Gotti Of Seven Oaks--04/17/2024
Cam is thrown by a shocking discovery, and the police rush to unravel what really happened under the bridge. Josephine makes a deal with Rebecca, while a look into the past reveals Reena’s first rebellion.
Written by: Ashley Cardiff
Directed by: Kevin Phillips
1-03 Blood Oath--04/24/2024
Upsetting news shakes the small town of Victoria, and as rumors surface, Rebecca and Cam reconnect. In the past, Reena enters Josephine’s mafia fantasy world.
Written by: Jihan Crowther
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
1-04 Beautiful British Columbia--05/01/2024
In 1979, Suman and Manjit fall in love, setting into motion a series of events that will change their lives forever. In 1997, the Seven Oaks girls come to the Virk house for a dinner to remember, leading to the shocking revelation of Manjit’s secret.
Written by: Stuti Malhotra
Directed by: Nimisha Mukerji
1-05 When The Heat Comes Down--05/08/2024
Tensions rise as suspicions surround the teens. Rebecca and Cam hatch a plan — but an unexpected detour leads Rebecca down a strange rabbit hole, resulting in a new bond.
Written by: Tom Hanada
Directed by: Quinn Shephard
1-06 In Water They Sink As The Same--05/15/2024
Past and present wounds entwine as Rebecca and Cam’s alliance is tested. The Virks discuss taking matters into their own hands, and the teens use a school dance as cover for their escape plan — all as another life is threatened.
Written by: Quinn Shephard & Samir Mehta
Directed by: Quinn Shephard
1-07 Three And Seven--05/22/2024
The unfolding trial pushes Rebecca to the brink as she begins to question who she should defend. Cam’s allegiance to the justice system is tested as details from the night of the murder are finally revealed.
Written by: Todd Crittenden
Directed by: Dinh Thai
1-08 Mercy Alone--05/29/2024
The last opportunity for justice arrives as all the participants reckon with their true involvement in the events that transpired. A radical choice of forgiveness allows for closure.
Written by: Samir Mehta
Directed by: Kevin Phillips
