Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Netflix's latest mystery thriller series, His & Hers, officially hit the small screen on January 8, 2026.
Adapted from Alice Feeney's best-selling novel, this series presents a captivating story ready to captivate fans of the mystery genre.
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Starring top-tier actors Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, the series promises a deep suspense.
They play estranged husband and wife Anna and Jack, who are forced to reunite due to a mysterious murder.
Set in the small town of Dahlonega, Georgia, the murder case not only tests Jack's detective skills but also forces Anna to confront her own dark past.
With an unreliable narrator and a series of shocking twists, His & Hers is a must-watch for mystery lovers on Netflix.
A Mystery Story Full of Puzzles on Netflix
His & Hers is an adaptation of the 2020 mystery thriller novel of the same name, written by Alice Feeney.
This limited series was developed by William Oldroyd, the director behind Lady Macbeth, and Dee Johnson, known as the showrunner of ER.
Consisting of six episodes, each approximately 45 minutes long, it offers an intense and packed viewing experience.
The story centers on a gruesome murder case in Dahlonega, Georgia, that unexpectedly reconnects Anna, a former TV news anchor, with her estranged husband, Detective Jack Harper.
Anna, played by Tessa Thompson, is an ambitious reporter who returns to her hometown to cover the murder of an old high school friend.
Her involvement in the case becomes deeply personal, especially since the detective investigating is Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), her estranged husband.
Jack, a detective at the local sheriff's office, must lead the investigation into the murder, which inevitably brings him face to face with Anna.
The case isn't just about finding the killer, but also about uncovering secrets involving Anna's group of high school friends, including the victim, who used to be part of a "bad girl" group.
His & Hers' storyline is enriched by the use of an unreliable narrator and numerous twists, keeping the audience guessing as to who is telling the truth and who is hiding the truth.
Star-Studded Cast
His & Hers boasts a strong cast, led by Tessa Thompson as Anna and Jon Bernthal as Detective Jack Harper.
The two have developed a captivating chemistry, which many critics have noted is one of the series' key strengths.
In addition to Thompson and Bernthal, the Netflix series also features a talented cast.
The supporting cast includes Pablo Schreiber as Richard, Crystal Fox as Alice (Anna's mother), Sunita Mani as Priya (Jack's new partner), Marin Ireland as Zoe (Jack's sister), Rebecca Rittenhouse as Lexy, Chris Bauer as Clyde Duffie, Poppy Liu as Helen Wang, and Jamie Tisdale as Rachel Hopkins, the murder victim who sparks the entire mystery.
Mixed Praise and Criticism
Upon its Netflix debut, His & Hers garnered significant attention, with an initial 100% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
However, this score has since fluctuated, settling at 82% based on 22 reviews, with a Metacritic score of 56 out of 100 based on 16 critics, indicating a 'mixed or average' reception.
Many positive reviews praised the outstanding performances and chemistry between Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, which they said elevated the material to a more engaging narrative.
The series has been described as a 'compelling and binge-worthy' thriller with a surprising ending.
However, there has also been a fair amount of negative criticism.
Some critics considered the series too melodramatic, riddled with plot holes, and failing to create an authentic atmosphere in the small town of Dahlonega.
Concerns were also raised about the way the series handled serious issues like sexual harassment, bullying, and dementia in a way that was perceived as lacking seriousness.
Others noted that the series relied too heavily on twists and lacked substantial character development and world-building.