Lily Gladstone’s Chilling New Thriller Series Is a Must-See

As mentioned before, Gladstone plays Cam—an officer who's determined to crack the case from the moment she learns Reena is missing. Although her concerns are initially dismissed and her peers assume that Reena just ran away, the tables are turned when her body is found. As Cam gets more deeply involved, she goes from mildly suspicious to concerned to completely gutted.

Gladstone's layered portrayal of the officer, whose personal connection to Godfrey adds yet another layer of stress to her plate, makes her stand out from the rest of the cast. She knows how to command a scene with little-to-no words, and though Keough is quite compelling as the curious author who blends in with the teen suspects, I find myself more drawn to the determined officer who's desperate to get justice for Reena—so much so that her emotions can get the best of her.

I appreciate that this isn't a straight true-crime series that simply dives into the facts of the case. Though I've yet to finish all the episodes, I feel like I got to know who the real Reena was and what her home life was like. For instance, I got to see that she shared a special bond with her favorite uncle and that she loved hip-hop music. There was so much more to her beyond the desire to fit in with the popular kids, and I think the show does a great job of honoring her.

Under the Bridge is a captivating true-crime series that features a standout performance by Lily Gladstone and timely themes, like mental health and bullying. The series also does a great job of honoring the victim by giving viewers a glimpse of her personal story.

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