'Under the Bridge' Ending Explained: Kelly Ellard's fate sealed in Reena Virk murder case
Contains spoilers for 'Under the Bridge' Episode 8
VANCOUVER, CANADA: 'Under the Bridge,' a gripping series based on real events, reaches its conclusion with the premiere of Episode 8, titled 'Mercy Alone,' on Hulu.
In Episode 7 of 'Under the Bridge,' Warren Glowatski (Javon Walton) provides chilling details of Reena Virk's (Vritika Gupta) murder, offering a harrowing account of the events leading up to her tragic death.
His testimony sheds light on the brutal nature of the crime, revealing the severe physical and emotional abuse Reena endured at the hands of Kelly Ellard (Izzy G).
The final episode portrays the judicial proceedings, highlighting the tireless efforts of law enforcement and legal teams to bring Reena's killers to justice.
There's a lot to uncover in 'Under the Bridge' Episode 8. So, let's jump in!
Witnesses courageously testify against Kelly Ellard in the Reena Virk murder case in Episode 8
In 'Under the Bridge' Episode 8, several witnesses come forward to testify against Kelly in the murder of Reena.
Witnesses bravely recount their experiences and observations, providing a detailed and chilling narrative of the events leading up to Reena's death.
Dusty Pace (Aiyana Goodfellow) admits that they were all involved in the tragic incident, revealing the collective responsibility shared among the group of teens.
Dusty also testified that Kelly admitted to killing Reena upon discovering Reena's boots in Kelly's closet.
As the episode unfolds, Warren decides to come clean, acknowledging that his earlier statements had not been entirely truthful.
Warren reveals that both he and Kelly were directly involved in the assault on Reena. He confesses that they both dragged Reena into the water and kicked her multiple times.
In a particularly harrowing revelation, Warren describes how Reena vomited blood during the attack.
Warren goes on to reveal a chilling aspect of the attack: Kelly forcibly put Reena's head in the water with the intent to kill her. Despite witnessing this horrifying act, Warren admits that he did not intervene to stop Kelly.
Maya Longette (Maya Da Costa) also reveals that she received a call from Kelly, during which Kelly urgently requested her help in beating and kicking a girl.
Laila Zahrani (Arta Negahban) also takes the stand and delivers a damning testimony against Kelly in the trial. Laila reveals that she witnessed Kelly actively participating in the assault on Reena.
However, Josephine Bell (Chloe Guidry) does not testify in court against Kelly. Despite Kelly attempting to shift blame onto her, Josephine adamantly asserts to Cam Bentland (Lily Gladstone) that she refuses to betray her friend.
Kelly Ellard convicted of second-degree murder in Reena Virk case in Episode 8
During the intense courtroom interrogation, Kelly vehemently denies any involvement in Reena's death. When pressed by the lawyers about her role in the tragic events, Kelly accuses others of attempting to shift blame onto her.
However, after meticulously assessing the evidence presented during the trial, as well as the testimonies of key witnesses, the judge reaches a decisive verdict: Kelly is found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Reena. The judge imposes the minimum sentence of five years in prison on Kelly.
As the courtroom proceedings conclude with Kelly's conviction for second-degree murder in Reena's death, a sense of relief washes over Cam and Reena's grieving family.
Kelly is escorted back to the detention center where she was initially held pending trial, yet she displays no signs of remorse or sadness for her actions.
In the final scene during the written credits, it is revealed that Kelly appealed her conviction and was granted two trials. Despite the prolonged legal battle spanning over a decade, Kelly was ultimately sentenced to life in prison.
In 2016, Kelly finally took responsibility for her role in Reena's death while seeking day parole. In 2010, Warren was ultimately granted parole after Reena's parents advocated on his behalf.
'Under the Bridge' Episode 8 is now streaming on Hulu.