Warning: This article contains spoilers for Under the Bridge.
Summary
Warren Glowatski’s trial inUnder the Bridgeput a strain on his relationship with Samara, leaving ambiguous whether they could ever get back together. The highly-rated Hulu miniseriesUnder the Bridgeis finally reaching its conclusion after many weeks of telling a fictionalization ofthe true story of Reena Virk’s murder. The teens responsible for her attack and murder have been arrested in the story.
Theending ofUnder the Bridgeepisode 7shows Warren Glowatski’s trial and verdict, putting him behind bars with a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole after seven years. Glowatski’s part in Reena Virk’s murder caused his girlfriend Samara distress, and the trial only further drove a wedge between them. However, he clearly still had feelings for her. Because both characters are based on real people, this raises the question of what happened to their relationship after the events ofUnder the Bridge.
Hulu’sUnder the Bridgechanges the name of Warren’s girlfriend to Samara. The real Samara was one of the few instances where a minor’s real name was used within Rebecca Godfrey’sUnder the Bridge.
It’s Unknown If Warren & Samara Broke Up After Under The Bridge
One majorchange inUnder the Bridgeepisode 7is that Samara didn’t want to see Warren in prison. In real life, Samara begged to see Warren, finding a way to send him an illicit letter after being denied contact. Warren also maintained his love for Samara, getting a jailhouse tattoo to commemorate their relationship. He sent multiple letters that were confiscated. The show also removed the heartwrenching moment in the book where Samara was forced to testify against Warren, causing conflicted feelings. Without these moments, it’s unclear whether the pair ever broke up in the miniseries.
She mentions thinking about going to visit him, but that’s the last mention of Syreeta and Warren’s relationship – whether platonic or romantic.
However, in real life, Samara’s stepfather asked Warren to stop calling and sending letters so that she could move on with her life. This and the fact that she says she had boyfriends in high school implies that they broke up. Godfrey writes that Samara reached out to Warren after two years without contact, and they exchanged letters. She mentioned thinking about going to visit him, but that’s the last mention of Samara and Warren’s relationship – whether platonic or romantic. It’s unknown whether the two ever met again or if they revived their relationship.
How Old Reena Virk & The Seven Oaks Teens Are In Under The Bridge (& How Their Actors Compare)
Based a true murder, Under The Bridge examines teenage gangs and peer pressure in society. This is how old each character is compared to their actors.
The Real Samara’s Whereabouts Are Unknown After Under The Bridge
Since the events ofUnder the Bridge, Samara has disappeared from the public eye, an incredible feat consideringher anonymity was not protected in the way that the attackers were. It’s unknown what career she went into, whether she found romance, or where she resides. Considering her privacy was previously violated due to her relationship with Warren Glowatski, it seems especially important that the public allow her to keep her information concealed unless she chooses to put herself in the limelight. Samara should not be forced to reveal information about herself due to her negative teenage experiences.
