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Season 1 – Never Let Him Go

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Delving into Scott Johnson's extraordinary life, mysterious death and his brother's multi-decade quest for justice.
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Never Let Him Go — Season 1

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Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) 10/19/2023
4/5
This is a compelling piece of work as much about a society that allowed violence against gay men to flourish as it is about a grieving brother’s search for the truth. It’s well worth finding. Go to Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast 09/05/2023
"Never Let Him Go" transforms from a simple mystery into a damning snapshot of police force intransigence, insensitivity, and self-preservation tactics. Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media 11/06/2023
4/5
This series paints a thorough portrait of persevering through grief. Never Let Him Go is heartbreaking, detailed, and raw. Go to Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL 10/03/2023
Almost despite itself, the real takeaway from the docuseries is dispiriting proof that “justice” comes most often not for the squeaky wheel but for the wheel that can afford all the oil in the world it cares to buy... Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 09/08/2023
Never Let Him Go is an emotional, respectful, measured take on the Scott Johnson case and the forces that contributed to his killer not being found for over 30 years. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Philip R @PhilipRoss May 19 A gripping and emotionally powerful documentary. The story of one brother’s quest for justice is both heartbreaking and inspiring. It highlights how painfully slow justice can be — and how bias can delay the truth. Pamela Young, the original investigator, came across as detached and uninvested, showing little empathy and more interest in defending her department than solving the case. Her removal felt warranted. In contrast, Detective Yeomans brought sincerity, compassion, and a sense of purpose. By the end, justice is served — and the family’s long, painful journey finds a beautiful and well-deserved resolution. See more Rolo G 09/07/2023 Binged watched the four episodes in one sitting. It is the tragic story of a hate crime and a decades long quest to seek justice, portraying culture's and the Police's brutal treatment of the gay community. Doggedness, love and committment eventually resulted in a bittersweet form of vindication. See more Read all reviews
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Jeff Dupre

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Maro Chermayeff

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Darren Dale

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Jacob Hickey

Executive Producer

Beth Hoppe

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 6, 2023 Steve and Scott Johnson are two brothers, bound by difficult childhoods and a shared brilliance, but when Scott comes out as gay their lives diverge; then, tragically, Scott is found dead beneath a cliff in Australia and Steve looks for answers. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 1, 2023 Episode Two Steve Johnson learns about a pattern of homophobia, violence, and murder in Sydney's gay community, and calls into question the police's original determination of suicide. The case is reopened 25 years after Scott's death. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 1, 2023 Episode Three Relations between the New South Wales Police and Steve Johnson break down, and the animosity between the two sides plays out in the media; meanwhile, new discoveries are made about teen gangs in Sydney that brutally hunted gay men for sport. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 1, 2023 Episode Four A third inquest brings a long-awaited determination: Scott died from violence; in a shocking twist, a police tip leads to a new suspect who confesses to Johnson's killing; Steve must decide if he's finally ready to let his brother's case rest. Details

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Never Let Him Go — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jeff Dupre, Maro Chermayeff, Darren Dale, Jacob Hickey, Beth Hoppe
Network
Hulu
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 6, 2023