Never Let Go

Right now you can watch Never Let Go in the US on Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel, and in the UK on Netflix — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Halle Berry — one of the stronger performances out there right now. Put it on tonight on Philo and see for yourself.

There is a reason Never Let Go keeps coming up in conversation. Never Let Go trusts its audience to sit with discomfort instead of resolving it too quickly. As an evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother and her twin sons is their house and their family’s protective bond. The performances from Halle Berry and Anthony B. Jenkins give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. It was released in 2024. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Never Let Go. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Halle Berry is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.