Don’t Date Brandon exposes serial manipulator, new Paramount+ docuseries launches

Don’t Date Brandon launches on Paramount+ on October 28, 2025. A gripping three-part docuseries exposes Brandon Johnson, a master manipulator. Two ex-wives, Amber Rassmussen and Athena Klingerman, team up to expose his deception. They uncover a pattern of lies spanning multiple relationships and the launch of their podcast, “Ex-Wives Undercover.”

What Happened: A Web of Deception Unravels

Brandon Johnson met Amber Rassmussen on Tinder in 2013. He proposed within just six weeks of their first meeting. Everything seemed perfect until Amber discovered him on dating apps. She dismisses his explanation as a “mistake.” What she didn’t know was darker than she imagined.

Meanwhile, Brandon was manipulating his ex-wife Athena through court-mandated parenting communications. He claimed he had leukemia while making trips to Seattle. He told Athena he had lung cancer. Neither story was true. Brandon expertly created fake text chains and forged medical records. His manipulation tactics were sophisticated and ruthless.

“By the time we hear about Brandon and Athena’s tumultuous marriage, it’s pretty obvious that Brandon is a controlling, manipulative person.”

The turning point came when Amber finally reached out to Athena. They discovered something shocking: Brandon had been playing them against each other. Both women had different stories about his illness, his girlfriend drama, and his behavior. They realized they’d been weaponized against one another. Brandon’s toxic control extended to poisoning their reputations via social media manipulation.

Why This Matters: Women Warning Women

This docuseries arrives at a critical moment in dating culture. Romance fraud and online deception plague millions of women worldwide. Brandon’s case reveals how predators exploit trust and use technology. He designed fake digital trails, manipulated court systems, and gaslit multiple partners simultaneously.

The fact that Amber and Athena united matters enormously. Their podcast, “Ex-Wives Undercover,” became a warning signal. Other victims emerged. More women recognized Brandon’s patterns. They’d been approached similarly, wooed rapidly, and trapped emotionally. The power of their collective voice exposed what individual suffering couldn’t.

For viewers, especially women in the dating world, this documentary serves as essential education. It teaches recognition of red flags: ultra-fast commitment, isolation tactics, constant stories about exes, manipulation of legal systems, and fabricated medical emergencies. The series validates trusting your instincts.

The Documentary Details and Episode Breakdown

Grace Chapman directs this three-part journey with masterful pacing. Each episode builds momentum, gradually revealing Brandon’s layers of deception. The series doesn’t rush into accusations. Instead, it starts with Amber’s seemingly normal love story. The breaks happen gradually, then accelerate.

Episode 1	Introduction to Amber and Brandon‘s relationship, early red flags, and her move to Seattle
Episode 2	Connection with Athena, court battles, fake cancer claims exposed
Episode 3 (“Unhinged”)	Brandon’s new girlfriend heeds warnings; danger escalates dramatically
Runtime Per Episode	45-57 minutes each of raw, gripping content
Platform	Paramount+ (available on all subscription tiers)

The production companies, See It Now Studios and Wag Entertainment, invested serious resources here. This isn’t tabloid fodder. These are skilled documentarians tracking impossible-to-believe-except-it-happened deception. Brandon denies the allegations but refused to participate. That silence speaks volumes.

What To Watch For in Each Episode

• The moment when Amber realizes she wasn’t the only victim
• How Brandon faked medical records and cancer diagnoses
• The toxicity Brandon inflicted on their three-year-old daughter
• Athena’s daughter Lexus explaining Brandon’s psychological manipulation tactics
• The dangerous escalation during the final episode as danger becomes real

Paramount+ drops all three episodes simultaneously on October 28, 2025. You’ll binge them in one sitting. The story hooks you from minute one. By episode three, you’ll understand what predatory behavior actually looks like in digital-age dating.

Is This Documentary Changing How We Talk About Romance Fraud?

True crime content dominates streaming. But Don’t Date Brandon arrives with fresh urgency. It’s not about murders or mysterious disappearances. It’s about everyday romance gone toxic. It mirrors stories happening in real dating apps right now, today, to real people.

The podcast foundation matters too. Ex-Wives Undercover already had listeners before this series. That community of believers exists. Truth matters. Documentation matters. Collective voice matters when systems fail victims repeatedly.

Have you experienced dating deception online? Will you watch this docuseries to understand the warning signs? Many critics say this is essential viewing for anyone navigating modern romance.

Sources

• Decider – “Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Don’t Date Brandon’ on Paramount+” review by Joel Keller
• IMDb – Don’t Date Brandon official TV series page and ratings
• Yahoo Entertainment – Paramount Plus October 2025 release schedule

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