diff --git a/pkg/api/resolver_query_scraper.go b/pkg/api/resolver_query_scraper.go
index 85d051d72..5512f36c5 100644
--- a/pkg/api/resolver_query_scraper.go
+++ b/pkg/api/resolver_query_scraper.go
@@ -221,10 +221,14 @@ func (r *queryResolver) ScrapeSingleScene(ctx context.Context, source models.Scr
 				return nil, fmt.Errorf("%w: sceneID is not an integer: '%s'", ErrInput, *input.SceneID)
 			}
 			c, err = r.scraperCache().ScrapeID(ctx, *source.ScraperID, sceneID, models.ScrapeContentTypeScene)
-			content = []models.ScrapedContent{c}
+			if c != nil {
+				content = []models.ScrapedContent{c}
+			}
 		case input.SceneInput != nil:
 			c, err = r.scraperCache().ScrapeFragment(ctx, *source.ScraperID, scraper.Input{Scene: input.SceneInput})
-			content = []models.ScrapedContent{c}
+			if c != nil {
+				content = []models.ScrapedContent{c}
+			}
 		case input.Query != nil:
 			content, err = r.scraperCache().ScrapeName(ctx, *source.ScraperID, *input.Query, models.ScrapeContentTypeScene)
 		default:
diff --git a/pkg/api/scraped_content.go b/pkg/api/scraped_content.go
index 5374efd75..46664724a 100644
--- a/pkg/api/scraped_content.go
+++ b/pkg/api/scraped_content.go
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ func marshalScrapedScenes(content []models.ScrapedContent) ([]*models.ScrapedSce
 	var ret []*models.ScrapedScene
 	for _, c := range content {
 		if c == nil {
-			ret = append(ret, nil)
+			// graphql schema requires scenes to be non-nil
 			continue
 		}
 
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ func marshalScrapedPerformers(content []models.ScrapedContent) ([]*models.Scrape
 	var ret []*models.ScrapedPerformer
 	for _, c := range content {
 		if c == nil {
-			ret = append(ret, nil)
+			// graphql schema requires performers to be non-nil
 			continue
 		}
 
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ func marshalScrapedGalleries(content []models.ScrapedContent) ([]*models.Scraped
 	var ret []*models.ScrapedGallery
 	for _, c := range content {
 		if c == nil {
-			ret = append(ret, nil)
+			// graphql schema requires galleries to be non-nil
 			continue
 		}
 
@@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ func marshalScrapedMovies(content []models.ScrapedContent) ([]*models.ScrapedMov
 	var ret []*models.ScrapedMovie
 	for _, c := range content {
 		if c == nil {
-			ret = append(ret, nil)
+			// graphql schema requires movies to be non-nil
 			continue
 		}
 
diff --git a/pkg/identify/identify.go b/pkg/identify/identify.go
index 1cb857e87..d57670465 100644
--- a/pkg/identify/identify.go
+++ b/pkg/identify/identify.go
@@ -63,7 +63,8 @@ func (t *SceneIdentifier) scrapeScene(ctx context.Context, scene *models.Scene)
 		// scrape using the source
 		scraped, err := source.Scraper.ScrapeScene(ctx, scene.ID)
 		if err != nil {
-			return nil, fmt.Errorf("error scraping from %v: %v", source.Scraper, err)
+			logger.Errorf("error scraping from %v: %v", source.Scraper, err)
+			continue
 		}
 
 		// if results were found then return
diff --git a/pkg/identify/identify_test.go b/pkg/identify/identify_test.go
index e1366f997..679c78bc5 100644
--- a/pkg/identify/identify_test.go
+++ b/pkg/identify/identify_test.go
@@ -85,12 +85,12 @@ func TestSceneIdentifier_Identify(t *testing.T) {
 		{
 			"error scraping",
 			errID1,
-			true,
+			false,
 		},
 		{
 			"error scraping from second",
 			errID2,
-			true,
+			false,
 		},
 		{
 			"found in first scraper",
diff --git a/pkg/manager/task_identify.go b/pkg/manager/task_identify.go
index 4133eb794..aebbdbf9e 100644
--- a/pkg/manager/task_identify.go
+++ b/pkg/manager/task_identify.go
@@ -239,6 +239,11 @@ func (s scraperSource) ScrapeScene(ctx context.Context, sceneID int) (*models.Sc
 		return nil, err
 	}
 
+	// don't try to convert nil return value
+	if content == nil {
+		return nil, nil
+	}
+
 	if scene, ok := content.(models.ScrapedScene); ok {
 		return &scene, nil
 	}
diff --git a/pkg/scraper/cache.go b/pkg/scraper/cache.go
index 4af806819..d378f9c9b 100644
--- a/pkg/scraper/cache.go
+++ b/pkg/scraper/cache.go
@@ -273,10 +273,16 @@ func (c Cache) ScrapeID(ctx context.Context, scraperID string, id int, ty models
 			return nil, fmt.Errorf("scraper %s: unable to load scene id %v: %w", scraperID, id, err)
 		}
 
-		ret, err = ss.viaScene(ctx, c.client, scene)
+		// don't assign nil concrete pointer to ret interface, otherwise nil
+		// detection is harder
+		scraped, err := ss.viaScene(ctx, c.client, scene)
 		if err != nil {
 			return nil, fmt.Errorf("scraper %s: %w", scraperID, err)
 		}
+
+		if scraped != nil {
+			ret = scraped
+		}
 	case models.ScrapeContentTypeGallery:
 		gs, ok := s.(galleryScraper)
 		if !ok {
@@ -288,10 +294,16 @@ func (c Cache) ScrapeID(ctx context.Context, scraperID string, id int, ty models
 			return nil, fmt.Errorf("scraper %s: unable to load gallery id %v: %w", scraperID, id, err)
 		}
 
-		ret, err = gs.viaGallery(ctx, c.client, gallery)
+		// don't assign nil concrete pointer to ret interface, otherwise nil
+		// detection is harder
+		scraped, err := gs.viaGallery(ctx, c.client, gallery)
 		if err != nil {
 			return nil, fmt.Errorf("scraper %s: %w", scraperID, err)
 		}
+
+		if scraped != nil {
+			ret = scraped
+		}
 	}
 
 	return c.postScrape(ctx, ret)
diff --git a/pkg/scraper/json.go b/pkg/scraper/json.go
index a89e19e36..cca0556d0 100644
--- a/pkg/scraper/json.go
+++ b/pkg/scraper/json.go
@@ -258,7 +258,10 @@ func (q *jsonQuery) runQuery(selector string) ([]string, error) {
 	value := gjson.Get(q.doc, selector)
 
 	if !value.Exists() {
-		return nil, fmt.Errorf("could not find json path '%s' in json object", selector)
+		// many possible reasons why the selector may not be in the json object
+		// and not all are errors.
+		// Just return nil
+		return nil, nil
 	}
 
 	var ret []string
diff --git a/pkg/scraper/json_test.go b/pkg/scraper/json_test.go
index d5430dccf..249f17ad6 100644
--- a/pkg/scraper/json_test.go
+++ b/pkg/scraper/json_test.go
@@ -97,4 +97,22 @@ jsonScrapers:
 	verifyField(t, "Some girls are so damn hot that they can get you bent out of shape, and you will not even be mad at them for doing so. Well, tawny blonde Mia Malkova can bend her body into any shape she pleases, and that’s sure to satisfy all of the horny cocks and wet pussies out there. This girl has acrobatic and contortionist abilities that could even twist a pretzel into a new knot, which can be very helpful in the ... arrow_drop_down Some girls are so damn hot that they can get you bent out of shape, and you will not even be mad at them for doing so. Well, tawny blonde Mia Malkova can bend her body into any shape she pleases, and that’s sure to satisfy all of the horny cocks and wet pussies out there. This girl has acrobatic and contortionist abilities that could even twist a pretzel into a new knot, which can be very helpful in the VR Porn movies – trust us. Ankles behind her neck and feet over her back so she can kiss her toes, turned, twisted and gyrating, she can fuck any which way she wants (and that ass!), will surely make you fall in love with this hot Virtual Reality Porn slut, as she is one of the finest of them all. Talking about perfection, maybe it’s all the acrobatic work that keeps it in such gorgeous shape? Who cares really, because you just want to take a big bite out of it and never let go. But it’s not all about the body. Mia’s also got a great smile, which might not sound kinky, but believe us, it is a smile that will heat up your innards and drop your pants. Is it her golden skin, her innocent pink lips or that heart-shaped face? There is just too much good stuff going on with Mia Malkova, which is maybe why these past few years have heaped awards upon awards on this Southern California native. Mia came to VR Bangers for her first VR Porn video, so you know she’s only going for top-notch scenes with top-game performers, men, and women. Better hit up that yoga studio if you ever dream of being able to bang a flexible and talented chick like lady Malkova. arrow_drop_up", scrapedPerformer.Details, "Details")
 	verifyField(t, "Blonde", scrapedPerformer.HairColor, "HairColor")
 	verifyField(t, "57", scrapedPerformer.Weight, "Weight")
+
+	notFoundJson := `
+{
+    "data": null
+}`
+
+	q = &jsonQuery{
+		doc: notFoundJson,
+	}
+
+	scrapedPerformer, err = performerScraper.scrapePerformer(context.Background(), q)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Error scraping performer: %s", err.Error())
+	}
+
+	if scrapedPerformer != nil {
+		t.Errorf("expected nil scraped performer when not found, got %v", scrapedPerformer)
+	}
 }
diff --git a/pkg/scraper/mapped.go b/pkg/scraper/mapped.go
index d3fb44c37..d9363c4b2 100644
--- a/pkg/scraper/mapped.go
+++ b/pkg/scraper/mapped.go
@@ -761,7 +761,7 @@ func (r mappedResults) setKey(index int, key string, value string) mappedResults
 }
 
 func (s mappedScraper) scrapePerformer(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*models.ScrapedPerformer, error) {
-	var ret models.ScrapedPerformer
+	var ret *models.ScrapedPerformer
 
 	performerMap := s.Performer
 	if performerMap == nil {
@@ -772,7 +772,8 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapePerformer(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*mod
 
 	results := performerMap.process(ctx, q, s.Common)
 	if len(results) > 0 {
-		results[0].apply(&ret)
+		ret = &models.ScrapedPerformer{}
+		results[0].apply(ret)
 
 		// now apply the tags
 		if performerTagsMap != nil {
@@ -787,7 +788,7 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapePerformer(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*mod
 		}
 	}
 
-	return &ret, nil
+	return ret, nil
 }
 
 func (s mappedScraper) scrapePerformers(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) ([]*models.ScrapedPerformer, error) {
@@ -903,7 +904,7 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapeScenes(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) ([]*mode
 }
 
 func (s mappedScraper) scrapeScene(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*models.ScrapedScene, error) {
-	var ret models.ScrapedScene
+	var ret *models.ScrapedScene
 
 	sceneScraperConfig := s.Scene
 	sceneMap := sceneScraperConfig.mappedConfig
@@ -914,15 +915,14 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapeScene(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*models.
 	logger.Debug(`Processing scene:`)
 	results := sceneMap.process(ctx, q, s.Common)
 	if len(results) > 0 {
-		ss := s.processScene(ctx, q, results[0])
-		ret = *ss
+		ret = s.processScene(ctx, q, results[0])
 	}
 
-	return &ret, nil
+	return ret, nil
 }
 
 func (s mappedScraper) scrapeGallery(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*models.ScrapedGallery, error) {
-	var ret models.ScrapedGallery
+	var ret *models.ScrapedGallery
 
 	galleryScraperConfig := s.Gallery
 	galleryMap := galleryScraperConfig.mappedConfig
@@ -937,7 +937,9 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapeGallery(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*model
 	logger.Debug(`Processing gallery:`)
 	results := galleryMap.process(ctx, q, s.Common)
 	if len(results) > 0 {
-		results[0].apply(&ret)
+		ret = &models.ScrapedGallery{}
+
+		results[0].apply(ret)
 
 		// now apply the performers and tags
 		if galleryPerformersMap != nil {
@@ -974,11 +976,11 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapeGallery(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*model
 		}
 	}
 
-	return &ret, nil
+	return ret, nil
 }
 
 func (s mappedScraper) scrapeMovie(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*models.ScrapedMovie, error) {
-	var ret models.ScrapedMovie
+	var ret *models.ScrapedMovie
 
 	movieScraperConfig := s.Movie
 	movieMap := movieScraperConfig.mappedConfig
@@ -990,7 +992,8 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapeMovie(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*models.
 
 	results := movieMap.process(ctx, q, s.Common)
 	if len(results) > 0 {
-		results[0].apply(&ret)
+		ret = &models.ScrapedMovie{}
+		results[0].apply(ret)
 
 		if movieStudioMap != nil {
 			logger.Debug(`Processing movie studio:`)
@@ -1004,5 +1007,5 @@ func (s mappedScraper) scrapeMovie(ctx context.Context, q mappedQuery) (*models.
 		}
 	}
 
-	return &ret, nil
+	return ret, nil
 }
diff --git a/pkg/scraper/script.go b/pkg/scraper/script.go
index 8212c3deb..0e1e90c59 100644
--- a/pkg/scraper/script.go
+++ b/pkg/scraper/script.go
@@ -173,21 +173,21 @@ func (s *scriptScraper) scrapeByURL(ctx context.Context, url string, ty models.S
 func (s *scriptScraper) scrape(ctx context.Context, input string, ty models.ScrapeContentType) (models.ScrapedContent, error) {
 	switch ty {
 	case models.ScrapeContentTypePerformer:
-		var performer models.ScrapedPerformer
+		var performer *models.ScrapedPerformer
 		err := s.runScraperScript(input, &performer)
-		return &performer, err
+		return performer, err
 	case models.ScrapeContentTypeGallery:
-		var gallery models.ScrapedGallery
+		var gallery *models.ScrapedGallery
 		err := s.runScraperScript(input, &gallery)
-		return &gallery, err
+		return gallery, err
 	case models.ScrapeContentTypeScene:
-		var scene models.ScrapedScene
+		var scene *models.ScrapedScene
 		err := s.runScraperScript(input, &scene)
-		return &scene, err
+		return scene, err
 	case models.ScrapeContentTypeMovie:
-		var movie models.ScrapedMovie
+		var movie *models.ScrapedMovie
 		err := s.runScraperScript(input, &movie)
-		return &movie, err
+		return movie, err
 	}
 
 	return nil, ErrNotSupported
@@ -200,11 +200,11 @@ func (s *scriptScraper) scrapeSceneByScene(ctx context.Context, scene *models.Sc
 		return nil, err
 	}
 
-	var ret models.ScrapedScene
+	var ret *models.ScrapedScene
 
 	err = s.runScraperScript(string(inString), &ret)
 
-	return &ret, err
+	return ret, err
 }
 
 func (s *scriptScraper) scrapeGalleryByGallery(ctx context.Context, gallery *models.Gallery) (*models.ScrapedGallery, error) {
@@ -214,11 +214,11 @@ func (s *scriptScraper) scrapeGalleryByGallery(ctx context.Context, gallery *mod
 		return nil, err
 	}
 
-	var ret models.ScrapedGallery
+	var ret *models.ScrapedGallery
 
 	err = s.runScraperScript(string(inString), &ret)
 
-	return &ret, err
+	return ret, err
 }
 
 func findPythonExecutable() (string, error) {
diff --git a/ui/v2.5/src/components/Changelog/versions/v0140.md b/ui/v2.5/src/components/Changelog/versions/v0140.md
index f77115be6..adb5928ed 100644
--- a/ui/v2.5/src/components/Changelog/versions/v0140.md
+++ b/ui/v2.5/src/components/Changelog/versions/v0140.md
@@ -3,4 +3,7 @@
 * Improved autotag performance. ([#2368](https://github.com/stashapp/stash/pull/2368))
 
 ### 🐛 Bug fixes
+* Removed warnings and incorrect error message in json scrapers. ([#2375](https://github.com/stashapp/stash/pull/2375))
+* Ensure identify continues using other scrapers if a scrape returns no results. ([#2375](https://github.com/stashapp/stash/pull/2375)) 
+* Continue trying to identify scene if scraper fails. ([#2375](https://github.com/stashapp/stash/pull/2375))
 * Fix auto-tag not using case-insensitive matching. ([#2378](https://github.com/stashapp/stash/pull/2378))
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