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Keep in mind, before seeing this documentary I knew NOTHING about this story, not one thing. So I went into this documentary the same way I try to go into a lot of them, with a neutral mind and I prefer not to immediately judge.

From the moment the 9-1-1 call started, I felt something was off. I'm not a parent but if my child snuck into a balloon that went up like that, I would be in hysterics. I know everyone reacts differently so I put that to my mind and gave Richard the benefit of the doubt. But when I saw the video of Falcon actually "going up" and the rest of the families reaction, particularly Richards when he was told Falcon was in there, that was some of the worst acting I've seen since I saw 2003's movie The Room. That's when I got major red flags in my mind but again, I wanted to see how this played out. There was also just something about the interviews from Mayumi and Richard that felt very disingenuous for some reason. Then I felt the same thing from Falcon when he came around. I found it interesting that they evidently couldn't afford cable but they could afford, as Richard stated himself, "Hundreds of dollars" to build that balloon. I found it interesting that Richard evidently didn't want to do anything with the media but he chose to do an interview with one of the biggest talk shows in the world, and I emphasize "the world" as Larry King Live was global. I'm sure he regrets that after what happened during that interview, let's just say "The cats out of the balloon".

I could go on about how full of it Richard is but I don't want to ruin it for those that want to watch this dumpster fire of a story. But for someone that knew nothing about the story and doesn't like to be too skeptical, its amazing how on point my feelings were about this. Shame on this family for wasting all those police resources and messing with the emotions of so many people that genuinely cared about Falcon's wellbeing. Also Netflix? Please stop giving fame seekers like this a stage to continue their fictional performance, it's beneath you.

Death is never an easy thing to accept whether you know it may be time for it to visit you personally or when it's come to someone you love. I've had 2 liver transplants with the first being in 1989 and the second in 2023 and I'm only 35 years old. My Mom has been there beside me every...step..of..the..way, not just as my mother but also my best friend. The emotions of Julia Louis-Dreyfus in this film is not only the emotions of my mother and every loving mother on this planet, it's emotions I connected with so much due to the lengths I know my Mom has gone to to make sure I get at least one more day on earth with her. When I'm in pain, she's in pain just like Tuesday and her Mom Zora are.

This movie highlights grief, learning to let go even when you want to hold on to the ones you love with all your might as well as understanding the pain from both sides of the one losing/have lost someone and the one that is about to pass on.

My Mom cried just from watching the trailer as she connected with Tuesday's Mom's emotions just by imagining if it were her and I that experienced this incredible story. This film is truly one of a kind and something that not only made it's way to my heart but decided to stay there indefinitely.

I have been a resident of Victoria BC for about 35 years and this is one of two stories that will always upset me when I think about it, the other being the disappearance of Michael Dunahee.

I was only 9 when Reena was murdered but to this day I remember the news coverage and the overall shock felt throughout Victoria was absolutely heartbreaking, for me personally I remember how upset I was at the thought of how scared Reena was and what she went through physically before she died. Those feelings have never gone away to this day and I bet they never will.

The ripple effect it had on those in Victoria regardless if they knew Reena Virk or not was absolutely indescribable. As I'm sure you know by watching this series, hearing about the story beforehand or from living in or close to Victoria, the way Reena was murdered was absolutely horrific to say the very least. I don't even want to compare this to an animalistic act because even wild animals would have more compassion than what was shown to Reena that horrific and unforgettable night.

Its interesting how someone's story can stick with you for your entire life even if you didn't know the victim or their family before or after the crime against them took place. My heart still and always will go out to Reena, The Virk family as well as her friends. I'll never fully know what they went through and what Reena's family and friends will always go through. Those that commited this disgusting crime will never receive the justice they TRULY deserve. I think Reena's story and the story of every murder victim should be a reminder that our justice system needs A LOT of work. Reena, her family and her friends has and always will be in my heart, especially while I drive over the bridge where this crime took place. I'm grateful Reena's story is being told in a way that many outside of Victoria can learn about it because Reena's story NEEDS to be told, so thank you to those that did this show to the best of their ability. Thus far it did have some points that didn't completely express the way this crime effected so many people, but I feel it has done well so far.

Rest In Peace Reena Virk, March 10, 1983 - November 14, 1997.