Netflix’s His & Hers is a dark, sultry, and surprisingly emotional Southern thriller that pulls you in from the very first scene and refuses to let go. Adapted from Alice Feeney’s best-selling novel and directed by William Oldroyd, the series takes place in the humid heat of Georgia, where secrets are as thick as the air and everyone seems to be hiding something. Tessa Thompson stars as Anna, a reclusive former news anchor whose life has fallen into quiet isolation, and Jon Bernthal plays Jack, a small-town detective haunted by his past and his complicated connection to her. When Anna learns of a murder in her hometown of Dahlonega, she’s suddenly pulled back into the world she tried to leave behind, chasing the story while Jack investigates the same crime. What begins as a professional obsession soon becomes deeply personal, as both of them find themselves trapped in a web of lies, loss, and betrayal.
From the first moments, His & Hers has style. The opening scene, set to Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya,” immediately sets the tone—gritty, confident, and full of attitude. It’s clear this is not your standard procedural. The show plays with structure and perspective, often opening and closing in the same location but twisting your understanding of what really happened. Every time you think you’ve figured something out, the rug is pulled out from under you. The writing is layered and tense, full of red herrings and emotional undercurrents that make it impossible to watch passively.
Tessa Thompson delivers one of her most compelling performances to date. Her portrayal of Anna is magnetic, blending heartbreak with power and vulnerability with control. She brings depth to a character who could have easily been defined by trauma alone, showing both the pain of loss and the sharp instinct of a journalist who still burns for the truth. Jon Bernthal matches her beat for beat. He plays Jack with a rough charm and an emotional weight that makes him feel both dangerous and sympathetic. His Southern accent is surprisingly believable, and he gives the kind of performance that reminds you why he’s so often cast as flawed men on the edge. Together, Thompson and Bernthal share an intense chemistry that drives the story forward and keeps the emotional stakes high.
The supporting cast is just as strong. Pablo Schreiber brings his usual intensity to the role of Richard, the cameraman with his own secrets. Sunita Mani is terrific as Priya, Jack’s new partner who is as curious as she is sincere, adding a mix of humor and tension to the otherwise dark atmosphere. Crystal Fox gives a memorable performance as Anna’s mother, bringing warmth and bite to a character who seems to know more than she lets on. Rebecca Rittenhouse’s Lexy, the ambitious young anchor who replaced Anna, adds a different kind of edge—a reminder that the world Anna left behind has kept moving without her. Everyone feels believable and layered, no matter how much or little screen time they get.
Across its six episodes, His & Hers moves at a fast but controlled pace. Each chapter peels back another layer of the mystery while deepening the emotional threads that tie these characters together. Episode one is packed with revelations and ends with a gasp-worthy twist that sets the tone for everything that follows. Episode three stands out for its flashbacks, which explore the characters’ teenage years with young actors who capture the essence of their adult counterparts perfectly. Episode four hits an emotional peak, digging into grief and guilt in a way that feels painfully real. By the time the finale arrives, the show is firing on all cylinders, delivering one twist after another until it finally leaves you stunned. Even when you think you know who the killer is, there’s always something else waiting just around the corner.
Visually, the show is striking. Oldroyd captures the slow burn of the South with a cinematic eye—bright, golden light during the day that fades into shadows at night. You can almost feel the heat, the sweat, the exhaustion of a place where every smile hides a secret. The music choices are unexpected but perfect, adding both mood and rhythm to the unfolding drama. The pacing keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the 38-minute episodes make it dangerously easy to binge in one sitting.
If the series has a flaw, it’s that it sometimes tries to do too much. There are moments when the number of twists and overlapping stories can feel overwhelming, and a few mid-season reveals come so fast that you wish the show would slow down and let them sink in. But even when it feels overstuffed, it’s never dull. The performances are too strong and the direction too sharp for that.
By the end, His & Hers proves to be exactly what it promises: a seductive, suspenseful, and emotionally charged mystery about truth, perception, and the things we hide from the people we love. Tessa Thompson shows off a remarkable range, bringing new depth to her on-screen persona, while Jon Bernthal reminds us why he’s one of the most reliably intense actors working today. Together, they anchor a story that is as unpredictable as it is satisfying.
His & Hers is the kind of series you start thinking you’ll watch one episode of, then suddenly realize it’s 2 a.m. and you’ve seen the whole thing. It’s stylish, addictive, and packed with surprises. It will have you talking long after it ends—and maybe even arguing about who you trust more, him or her.
Jessie Hobson