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The Guardian
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Under the Bridge review – this true-crime drama just doesn't feel right
Occasionally, mean girls turn murderous – very occasionally, though, this rarity offers no comfort to the victims' devastated families. Such was the case in 1997, in Saanich, British Columbia, when 14-year-old Reena Virk was beaten by six teenage girls and killed by another and a teenage boy. Under the Bridge is an eight-part dramatised version of this true story, based on the 2005 non-fiction book about it by journalist Rebecca Godfrey, (played here by Daisy Jones and the Six's Riley Keough, showcasing her flinty strengths). Reena (a fine performance by Vritika Gupta, comprising all the overconfidence and insecurities that make adolescents so vulnerable even when they have no other aggravating circumstances to contend with) is a troubled teen. She is banished to all sorts of peripheries by her race (her father Manjit, played by Ezra Faroque Khan, is an immigrant from India, her mother Suman, played by Archie Panjabi, Indo-Canadian) and her religion (Suman is Jehovah's Witness among a primarily Sikh community within an overwhelmingly white area). So the allure of the tight-knit gang of girls from the local group home is strong. The gang is led by Jo (a fantastically chilling, dead-eyed Chloe Guidry) and her second in command Kelly (Izzy G), who are fascinated by the mafia generally and John Gotti in particular. For those of you who have never been a teenage girl, this is not as odd as it sounds. Loyalty is everything. When Reena, in revenge for not being allowed to go to a party, steals Jo's address book and rings round her contacts spreading gossip and seeding rumours about her, her fate – did she but know it – is sealed. She is invited to the party after all, and never comes home. Her family suffer the police indifference to her disappearance for days. Reena may not quite be one of the 'Bic girls' – the nickname Jo tells her the police have for those in foster care 'because we're disposable' – but she is close enough. Only policewoman Cam, another outsider – an Indigenous woman adopted as a child by a white family who are depicted as casually racist without compunction – eventually takes the time to look for the missing girl. She hears talk of a fight near the town's bridge, jangles a few weak links in the local teens' interconnected mass of loyalties, takes a look at CCTV and timelines, then gradually begins to piece together the awful truth. So, too, is Godfrey slowly forced, as her bond with Jo grows and her investigation deepens, towards belief in an almost incredible truth. She tries desperately to understand, to find the humanity in the actions of those who beat Reena so horribly and those who then drowned her, not least to try to absolve herself of her own past misdeeds. But it is something vanishingly rare, this degree of violence from girls against one of their number, and Under the Bridge can only ask whether there are some things beyond understanding and beyond forgiveness. Over the eight episodes, Under the Bridge covers its ground meticulously. It is carefully even-handed, non-exploitative (it does not linger on the violence, or depict much of it visually) and relentlessly sober. Racism and classism are all examined as contributory factors as is the emotional deprivation suffered by those in care. The simple chaos of the overwrought teenage years, and the influences that will rush in to fill the voids are given their moments in the sun. There is no winning, of course, with the telling of any story based round this kind of horror. The above approach is a noble and worthy effort by all involved. But noble and worthy does not, alas, scintillating television make. The two episodes available for review fairly crawl by, with no sign that things are due to pick up thereafter, thanks to a fairly blunt script ('The devil is working inside Josephine Bell … They have nothing. Reena has everything. They want to destroy it,' says Reena's uncle, putting him apparently also several dozen steps ahead of the police at this point.) Keough is always worth watching but she has little to get her teeth into here and Godfrey's quick, apparently thoughtless enmeshing with the gang does not ring true. Several badly demarcated flashbacks to different points in the history do not help either. Were the girls suffering mental health problems? Were they immoral? Or just at that particular time, in that particular formation and gathered around that particular poor, misfortunate child, dangerous to know? I'm not sure whether six more industrious episodes will get us any closer to finding out. Under the Bridge aired on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
Tom's Guide
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Under The Bridge' online from anywhere in the world
"Under The Bridge" is based on Rebecca Godfrey's book of the same name and tells the story of fourteen-year-old Reena Virk (played by Vritika Gupta) who went to meet her friends at a party and never came home. Godfrey (Riley Keough) and local police officer (Lily Gladstone) are our guides through the distressing hidden world of the young girls accused of the murder... Here's how to watch 'Under The Bridge" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free. "Under The Bridge" has already premiered in U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand but arrives in U.K. on ITV1 on Friday, July 25 at 9 p.m. It will also be available to stream on ITVX. • FREE STREAM — ITV/ ITVX (U.K.)• U.S. — Hulu / Disney+ • Australia — SBS • Canada — CBC Gem • New Zealand — Disney+ • Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free Reena's murder and the sustained bullying that had taken place before it became the the focus of intense media coverage and public speculation. There were other factors at play - the suspects were mostly teenage girls, the victim was of Asian heritage and there was a racial aspect to the crime. Virk's parents were Jehovah's Witnesses ("a minority within a minority") and their strict religious views may have led to Leena rebelling at school inn attempt to gain acceptance from the very people who planned and carried out the attack upon her that led to her death. The murder by forcible drowning appears in the first episode the show but Reena's story continues to be told and developed by virtue of the inclusion of fictionalized versions of author Godfrey and police officer Cam Bentland in the script. They lean into the problems surrounding the case and lead us through. Read on to find out how to watch 'Under The Bridge" online and from anywhere. "Under The Bridge" arrives in U.K. on ITV1 on Friday, July 25 at 9 p.m. It will also be available to stream on ITVX. All episodes will also be available to stream live and on demand on ITVX for FREE. However, you will need a valid TV license to stream content live. If you're outside of the U.K. when it's on, you can use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent ITVX from working. Scroll down for more information and instructions. Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Under The Bridge" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review. NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock ITVX and watch "Under The Bridge" online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a British service, you'd select U.K. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ITVX and stream "Under The Bridge" for free. "Under The Bridge" first showed in the U.S. in 2024 and is still available to stream on Hulu/ Disney+ Brits traveling in the U.S. who want to use their usual domestic streaming platform could look in to using a VPN to stream for free as they would back home. We recommend NordVPN. "Under The Bridge" first showed in Australia in 2024 and is still available to stream on SBS for FREE. Remember, if you're traveling and geo-blocking won't let you connect to the streaming platforms you use back home, purchasing a VPN will allow you to watch "Under The Bridge" online wherever you are. We recommend NordVPN. "Under The Bridge" first showed in Canada in 2024 and is still available to stream on CBC Gem. Brit abroad in Canada? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas. "Under The Bridge" first showed is available to stream on Disney+ in New Zealand. Remember, if you're traveling and geo-blocking won't let you connect to the streaming platforms you use back home, purchasing a VPN will allow you to watch "Under The Bridge" online, no matter where you are. We recommend NordVPN. Episode 1: "Looking Glass" - 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. Episode 2: "The John Gotti of Seven Oaks" - 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. Episode 3: "Blood Oath" - 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. Episode 4: "Beautiful British Colombia" - 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, Episode 5: "When The Heat Comes Down" - 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. Episode 6: "In the Water They Sink As The Same" - 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 Episode 7: "Three and Seven" - 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. Episode 8: "Mercy Alone" - 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. Godfrey was a Canadian journalist turned award-winning novelist and non-fiction writer. "Under The Bridge", published in 2005, was her second book. Hollywood star Reese Witherspoon's Type-A production company optioned the rights. In 2017 she wrote an update on the case for Vice Magazine. Hulu announced that they had ordered the 8 part series above a week before Godfrey's death from complications due to lung cancer in September 2022 We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Scottish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nepo baby with very famous rock star dad spotted in New York – can you guess his musician dad?
The youngster is the spitting image of this legendary rocker GIVE IT AWAY Nepo baby with very famous rock star dad spotted in New York – can you guess his musician dad? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEW York City proved to be the perfect place for a father-son day out for this rocker and his teenager. While the musician is best known for his long-association with California, the 62-year-old traded the West Coast for East for a day in the son with his 17-year-old boy. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Everly Bear Kiedis was seen spending time with his dad in New York Credit: Splash 4 Kiedis is the frontman of Red Hot Chili Peppers Credit: Getty - Contributor Anthony Kiedis, front man for iconic band Red Hot Chili Peppers, spent the day in Washington Square Park catching up with his model-in-the-making son, Everly Bear Kiedis. The 17-year-old looked just like his dear old dad, with both wearing black jeans and white shirts. While Anthony wore a red and white trucker cap on his head, Everly was seen beaming as he they sat in the park and caught up. Born in October 2007 to Kiedis and model Heather Christie, Everly is the Californication singer's only child. READ MORE NEPO BABIES FAMILY TIES Sabrina Carpenter fans only just realising she's a secret nepo-baby The singer said in 2014 "being a father is the coolest trip I've ever taken" during an interview with Louder Sound. Kiedis has been open about his past drug addiction from a young age, and was raised in Hollywood alongside his father Blackie Dammett, born John Kiedis. Blackie, who played a drug dealer in Lethal Weapon, would later admit in BBC1 documentary ONE life: Help! My Kid's a Rock Star that he introduced his son to sex and drugs from a young age. "It wasn't so unusual that I let him take a little bit of acid, or a little bit of marijuana," he said in the doc. Kiedis would later develop a crippling heroin addiction, which in itself became an inspiration for songs including Under The Bridge. Performing with the Chili Peppers since 1982, Kiedis credits being a dad to Everly for "teaching him patience" and keeping him clean. Sober since 2000, Anthony previously said: 'As every heroin addict will know, temptation is always there. But becoming a father has given me a reason to live and stay clean for good.' By 2015, Everly followed in his mom and dad's footsteps, becoming the face of a Marc Jacobs campaign alongside Kiedis. 4 The pair spent an afternoon at Washington Square Park Credit: Splash
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Nepo baby with very famous rock star dad spotted in New York – can you guess his musician dad?
NEW York City proved to be the perfect place for a father-son day out for this rocker and his teenager. While the musician is best known for his long-association with California, the 62-year-old traded the West Coast for East for a day in the son with his 17-year-old boy. 4 Everly Bear Kiedis was seen spending time with his dad in New York Credit: Splash 4 Kiedis is the frontman of Red Hot Chili Peppers Credit: Getty - Contributor Anthony Kiedis, front man for iconic band Red Hot Chili Peppers, spent the day in Washington Square Park catching up with his model-in-the-making son, Everly Bear Kiedis. The 17-year-old looked just like his dear old dad, with both wearing black jeans and white shirts. While Anthony wore a red and white trucker cap on his head, Everly was seen beaming as he they sat in the park and caught up. Born in October 2007 to Kiedis and model Heather Christie, Everly is the Californication singer's only child. The singer said in 2014 "being a father is the coolest trip I've ever taken" during an interview with Louder Sound. Kiedis has been open about his past drug addiction from a young age, and was raised in Hollywood alongside his father Blackie Dammett, born John Kiedis. Blackie, who played a drug dealer in Lethal Weapon, would later admit in BBC1 documentary ONE life: Help! My Kid's a Rock Star that he introduced his son to sex and drugs from a young age. "It wasn't so unusual that I let him take a little bit of acid, or a little bit of marijuana," he said in the doc. Most read in Celebrity Kiedis would later develop a crippling heroin addiction, which in itself became an inspiration for songs including Under The Bridge. Performing with the Chili Peppers since 1982, Kiedis credits being a dad to Everly for "teaching him patience" and keeping him clean. Sober since 2000, Anthony previously said: 'As every heroin addict will know, temptation is always there. But becoming a father has given me a reason to live and stay clean for good.' By 2015, Everly followed in his mom and dad's footsteps, becoming the face of a Marc Jacobs campaign alongside Kiedis. 4 The pair spent an afternoon at Washington Square Park Credit: Splash 4 Kiedis is legendary for songs including Under The Bridge, Californication and Dani California Credit: Getty - Contributor
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olivia Rodrigo Delivers Emotional Performances of ‘Driver's License' and ‘Deja Vu' at FireAid
Olivia Rodrigo took the stage at FireAid near the end of the evening and performed her breakthrough hits 'Driver's License' and 'Deja Vu.' 'Thank you guys so much for having me,' she told the crowd before launching into 'Deja Vu.' 'Thank you so much for being here. It has been heartbreaking to witness all this devastation in this incredible city. I love L.A. I have lived in L.A. my whole life. I find this place so beautiful and so inspiring. I have written so many songs about living here, like this one.' More from Rolling Stone Red Hot Chili Peppers Play 'Dani California,' 'Under The Bridge' at FireAid No Doubt Performs 'Just a Girl' and 'Don't Speak' at FireAid Watch Billie Eilish and Green Day Kick Off FireAid With 'Last Night on Earth' Duet Rodrigo spent most of 2024 on the road, completing her world tour in support of sophomore album Guts. More than 1.4 million people attended her 95 shows, which collectively grossed $186.6 million — making it the highest-grossing tour by an artist born this century. (She'll be wrapping a few more shows in South America and England this spring and summer.) In October of last year, Rodrigo released the Guts World Tour film on Netflix, shapes around her hometown shows in Los Angeles. 'I get really nervous for the LA and New York shows because all my friends are there, and so having it be filmed was also just another element of nerve-wracking,' she told Rolling Stone in a recent interview. 'But it was really special to film that in my hometown. I think I wouldn't have it any other way. I have such a connection to LA, and LA has served as so much inspiration for me over the years. It felt serendipitous. The FireAid event — hosted at neighboring arenas Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood — was broadcast internationally at select AMC Theatres, iHeartRadio, Apple Music, Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video, Max, SiriusXM, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube. The star-studded lineup included Lady Gaga, No Doubt, John Mayer, and more. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
