The three-part documentary series “Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese,” from Dorothy Street Pictures and directed by Clair Titley, premieres March 6 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S., and on Disney+ internationally.
ABOUT FRIENDS LIKE THESE: When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanishes from her West Virginia home, her family and community are thrown into turmoil. As the search for answers intensifies, attention turns toward Skylar’s closest friends — uncovering a tangled web of secrets, betrayal and identity. Told through social media posts, intimate interviews and Skylar’s own words, “Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese” is a gripping true-crime docuseries that immerses viewers in the emotional intensity of adolescence. From the thrill of rebellion to the fragility of friendship, this three-part series captures the pressures of growing up in the digital age — and the devastating consequences when love turns to hate. Was Skylar escaping small-town monotony, caught up in a random act of violence, or the victim of a calculated betrayal? As the truth unfolds, the chilling series challenges our understanding of memory, trust and loyalty.
CREDITS: “Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese” is produced by Dorothy St Pictures for Hulu. The series is directed by Clair Titley (“The Contestant”), marking her second project with Hulu. Series producer is BAFTA winner Josie Besbrode. Executive producers include Melanie Archer, Rebecca Burrell and Julia Nottingham, with Lily Kaplan serving as co-executive producer.
