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Season 1 – Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese

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Follows the investigation into the 2012 murder of West Virginia teen Skylar Neese, whose closest friends were implicated in her death; examining friendship and betrayal in the digital age.
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Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese — Season 1

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Carla Hay Culture Mix Mar 17
Although the tragic 2012 murder of West Virginia teenager Skylar Neese has gotten a lot of media exposure in the U.S., this docuseries reveals some new information and includes participation from her parents. It's a sad warning about toxic jealousy. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Mar 9
Although the stylistic touches of Friends Like These: The Murder Of Skylar Neese are a bit too cutesy for our taste, it still tells a fascinating story of how two friends turned on a third in the most violent way possible. Go to Full Review Alise Chaffins MacGuffin or Meaning (Substack) Mar 9
3/5
This is not the first time that Skylar’s murder has been the subject of a documentary, but Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese is probably the most thorough. Go to Full Review Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Mar 8
The largest frustration you’ll probably walk away with is the lack of hard justice the perpetrators receive when all is said and done. Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) Mar 6
I can’t think of a good thing to say about Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese...What disappointing stream bait. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Mar 5
3/5
...I respect that the parents of Skylar Neese are clearly onboard with this production being made. However, I didn’t care for many of the choices, and it doesn’t bring much (if anything) new to the table. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Phil H. @ShimberDingo Mar 16 The editing is nonsense! There’s no pacing with the tone. The editing in the beginning seems like this was made out to be a Disney teen movie, complete with fun floaty text, pop music, and voice over . If I were the family of Skylar, and this was the direction that the producers took with her story, I would have never okayed the release. Terrible editing that destroys the tone of the story being told. See more albert J. @albert529624 Mar 10 Sad beyond belief. Dolby Vision is a nice touch. See more Smooch M. @Smooch Mar 9 The plot is engaging. However, this doc is incredibly slow and repetitive. Literal hours of repetition and circular storytelling make this a difficult watch. It seems like a concerted effort was made to provide length and numerous episodes to the detriment of story flow. The interviews are stilted and the editing is sloppy. A documentary series with considerable potential misses the mark with a resounding thud. This was a frustrating waste of time…hugely disappointing. See more Read all reviews
Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese — Season 1

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Clair Titley

Director

Kevin Austin

Film Editor

Jane Hodge

Film Editor

Melanie Archer

Executive Producer

Josie Besbrode

Producer

Julia Nottingham

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 6, 2026 The Disappearance A teen trio's bond is shaken and secrets threaten to surface after Skylar's disappearance. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 6, 2026 The Betrayal As the hunt for Skylar intensifies, police suspect that her best friends are protecting someone dangerous. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 6, 2026 The Truth The truth behind Skylar Neese's brutal murder is finally revealed. Details
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Season Info

Director
Clair Titley
Executive Producer
Melanie Archer, Julia Nottingham
Network
Hulu
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 6, 2026