Under the Bridge is a very honest miniseries on a case that nearly shook Canada back in the 1990s. It delves into some really serious themes which have clicked with the viewers. The series started on April 17th, 2024 and so far three of its episodes are out and enjoyed by everyone.
Under the Bridge Episode 4 is going to be the next episode and it will continue telling the true story it’s based on. This article is for those who are looking for the episode’s plot details as well as when it will drop online.
What Is Under the Bridge All About?
Under the Bridge is an adaptation of the 2005 book Under the Bridge: The True Story of the Murder of Reena Virk which was penned by Rebecca Godfrey. It chronicles a young girl named Reena Virk who was killed in Canada on November 14, 1997, by several teenagers.
There were signs that she went through bullying before she passed away. Her case drew much attention from the media. It stars Vritika Gupta portraying Reena Virk while Riley Keough is Rebecca Godfrey. Other actors in the show include Archie Panjabi (Suman Virk), Lily Gladstone (Cam Bentland), and Izzy G (Kelly Ellard) among others.
Quinn Shephard has developed Under the Bridge and is also the executive producer along with Godfrey, Geeta Vasant Patel, Liz Tigelaar, Riley Keough and Samir Mehta among others. The series premiered on April 17th, 2024.
What Happened In Under the Bridge Episode 3?
Blood Oath is the title of Under the Bridge Episode 3 and it was released on April 24th, 2024. Jihan Crowther was the writer while Catherine Hardwicke took the directorial responsibility of the episode. It confirms that Warren Glowatski and Kelly Ellard participated in the killing of Reena Virk.
A very weird revelation happens in the episode when Josephine is able to trace the shoes of Reena after her death. It’s placed inside the closet that belongs to Kelly.
We also get a glimpse into the history of Cam Bentland and Rebecca Godfrey’s relationship. There is also a direct reference to the death of Rebecca’s brother. His name was Gabe and he had died due to drowning. This is a haunting reminder for viewers that all the events shown in Under the Bridge are taken from real headlines. These things happened to real people.
What To Expect From Under the Bridge Episode 4?
Under the Bridge Episode 4 is called Beautiful British Columbia and it’s helmed by Nimisha Mukerji from a script by Stuti Malhotra. The name of the title is a reference to the place where Reena Virk was born in the Saanich region. So we can expect more details to unravel in this episode about the murder. There is still mystery around how much Warren knew and how complicit she was in the death of Virk. This next episode can shed some light on that too.
The official synopsis states that the storyline will start in 1979 with Suman Virk and Manjit’s courtship and eventually falling in love. These events might be shown in flashbacks. We might also get a glimpse into Manjit’s past life and if he had criminal tendencies.
The show has cleared that Reena was distant from her family members and it might have something to do with Manjit’s behavior. We can also expect to see the curtains dropping from the truth about Kelly being the actual killer of the girl and if racial tension was a reason for it.
Do We Have A Release Date?
Under the Bridge Episode 4 will release on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024 on Hulu. Its runtime will be between 35 to 47 minutes. This season of the show will have eight episodes with the finale slated to premiere on May 29th. The eight episodes will cover all the beats mentioned in the source material that is about the killing.
Conclusion
Under the Bridge is the retelling of a very important case from Canada that impacted the country’s moral fabric for years. It raises some dilemmas through a dramatic story. Under the Bridge Episode 4 is the upcoming episode and fans are waiting for it to find out the actual killers and their motivations.
