'Under the Bridge' Episode 1 Takeaway: Reena Virk's disappearance raises doubts about her survival
Contains spoilers for 'Under the Bridge' Episode 1
VANCOUVER, CANADA: 'Under the Bridge' Episode 1 has officially dropped on Hulu, delving into the true story of a bullying victim's death.
Episode 1 introduced Vritika Gupta as Reena Virk, Chloe Guidry as Josephine Bell, Javon 'Wanna' Walton as Warren Glowatski, Izzy G as Kelly Ellard, Aiyana Goodfellow as Dusty Pace, Ezra Faroque Khan as Manjit Virk, and Archie Panjabi as Suman Virk.
In Episode 1, the viewers witness Reena's desire to fit in with her friends and be accepted. Despite her efforts, she faces relentless bullying and is constantly made to feel like an outsider.
There's a lot to uncover in 'Under the Bridge' Episode 1. So, let's jump in!
Reena Virk's desperate search for belonging turns to humiliation in Episode 1
In the opening scene of 'Under the Bridge' Episode 1, viewers are introduced to Reena as she sits outside the school.
As she sits there, seemingly lost in her thoughts, her uncle arrives, and she reluctantly gets into the car with him. Suddenly, she asks her uncle to stop the car and she heads to Josephine Bell's house.
Josephine and her friends are having a great time, and Reena generously gives them a CD player. However, the situation takes a turn when Josephine humiliates Reena for standing on her bed.
Reena's sadness is palpable as she reflects on the day's events, feeling hurt and betrayed by those she thought were her friends.
Driven by both her pain and a desire for revenge, Reena spreads rumors that Josephine is fake and HIV-positive. Meanwhile, Josephine, aware of the rumors Reena has been spreading about her, extends an invitation to Reena to attend a party.
As Reena arrives at the party, Josephine and her friends immediately begin to chase her, clearly intending to harm her.
It appears that Josephine doesn't seem to like Reena. Even when Reena tries to be friendly and make things better, Josephine continues to be rude to her
This is evident in Josephine's behavior, as she treats Reena differently from others, showing a lack of warmth and politeness towards her.
Josephine's unwillingness to forgive Reena for what seem like small mistakes is noticeable in a specific scene where they interact on a bed.
It appears that Josephine's hatred toward Reena could lead her to take drastic measures, possibly putting her in harm's way.
Reena Virk goes missing in 'Under the Bridge' Episode 1
Reena disappears after getting invited to a party by Josephine and her friends. Worried about her safety, Reena's family quickly gets the police involved to find her. They give the police any details they can to help with the search.
It appears that Josephine and her friends may have been involved in Reena's disappearance, as they were seen chasing her before she went missing.
The intensity of the chase suggests that Josephine and her friends were not simply playing a prank or bullying her, but instead had harmful intentions.
In the final scene, the police find Reena's underwear in the river, indicating the possibility of a sexual assault. This raises concerns about what might have occurred after she was last seen at the party.
It appears that Reena may have faced both physical and sexual violence.
The fate of Reena hangs in the balance: Is she still alive? Only time will tell.
'Under the Bridge' Episode 1 is now streaming on Hulu