His & Hers (2026) Netflix Review: A Small Town Thriller That Lives or Dies on Its Twist
What if the person telling the story is also the one hiding the truth?
Netflix’s His & Hers (2026) builds its tension around that very question, weaving a tightly wound psychological thriller that plays with perception, memory, and motive. Based on Alice Feeney’s novel and brought to screen by creator William Oldroyd with co-director Anja Marquardt, the six-episode miniseries follows journalist Anna Andrews as she returns to her hometown to cover a murder case that quickly becomes deeply personal. With suspicion coming from all sides and a detective who may be just as compromised as the people he is investigating, the show constantly reminds us that there are always two sides to every story and someone is almost always lying.
Story and Themes
At its core, His & Hers is about truth versus loyalty. The mystery framework is strong, but what really drives the series is its emotional backbone: the relentless and unconditional love of a mother. Through grief, isolation, and simmering rage, the story shows how far a mother will go to protect her child, even when the lines between right and wrong blur.
The plot twist, which TikTok heavily hyped, was executed beautifully. Even though I figured it out around episode four, the reveal still felt satisfying because of how carefully the tension was built. For seasoned drama and film viewers, predictability does not always ruin the experience when the delivery is strong, and here it absolutely was.
However, some narrative choices felt questionable. Lexy Jones’s revenge against Anna felt illogical, especially since both women were victims of assault. The rivalry seemed forced and rooted more in spectacle than in emotional logic. Similarly, Anna marrying the brother of one of the girls who helped orchestrate her assault felt underdeveloped and confusing, raising questions the series never fully explored.
Performances
Tessa Thompson as Anna Andrews and Crystal Fox as Alice were the heart of the series. Their chemistry as mother and daughter was powerful, believable, and emotionally rich. Crystal Fox in particular embodied the quiet intensity of maternal devotion, while Thompson balanced vulnerability with determination.
Jon Bernthal’s Jack Harper brought volatility and moral ambiguity, but his character’s constant mood swings and manipulation of Detective Priya became frustrating. Sunita Mani’s Detective Priya was the only character consistently trying to follow protocol and uncover the truth objectively. Watching her be sidelined and misled by Jack made the investigation feel unnecessarily corrupted.
Direction and Production
William Oldroyd and Anja Marquardt gave the series a sharp, intimate visual style that matched its psychological tone. The pacing worked well overall, especially for a short format. Each episode felt purposeful and tightly structured.
That said, the series leaned too heavily on sexual content and sexual deviance. The subplot involving the lead detective sleeping with the murder victim was dragged out far longer than necessary and took up valuable time in a show with only six episodes. It felt more sensational than essential to the story.
Strengths
Strong emotional core centered on motherhood and loyalty
Excellent chemistry between Crystal Fox and Tessa Thompson
Well-executed plot twist and solid suspense
Tight pacing and atmospheric direction
A compelling central mystery that rewards attentive viewers
Weaknesses
Overuse of sexual content that distracts from the story
Illogical character motivations, especially with Lexy and Anna
Jack’s corruption of the investigation weakens the credibility of the case
Missed opportunity to add more narrative layers for such strong performances
Final Thoughts
His & Hers is a gripping psychological thriller that succeeds most when it focuses on emotional truth rather than shock value. Despite some narrative missteps and unnecessary subplots, the series delivers a powerful message about how love, especially a mother’s love, can be both beautiful and terrifying in its intensity. With stronger character logic and more layered writing, this could have been an exceptional thriller. As it stands, it is still a very solid and engaging watch.
Rating: 7.5/10
Where to Watch: Netflix
