HIS & HERS
HIS & HERS
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HIS & HERS

"Two sides. One killer secret."

7.3
Yr 2026
Status Ended
Drama Crime Mystery
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Series Brief

Overview

Two estranged spouses — one a detective, the other a news reporter — vie to solve a murder in which each believes the other is a prime suspect.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

His & Hers drew sharply polarized reactions from critics, splitting opinions between those entertained by its over-the-top suspense and those repelled by its storytelling choices. Favorable reviewers praised the limited series as a glossy, fast-paced, and bingeable popcorn thriller, highlighting the fiery chemistry and commanding performances of leads Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal as they navigate a twist-filled psychological maze.

However, a significant portion of critics found the adaptation frustrating, improbable, and mean-spirited. Detractors argued that the narrative leans too heavily on shock value and unhinged plot twists at the expense of substantive character development, with several reviews sharply criticizing the show's cheap and exploitative handling of traumatic themes like sexual assault.

“Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal's fiery chemistry makes His & Hers an elevated thriller that levels up the material from a standard murder mystery into something gripping and bingeable.”

“This six-part adaptation of the bestselling 2020 novel about a murder investigation is twisty, absurd and bingeable.”

“Ninety-ninety times out of 100, using sexual assault as character development cheapens a horrific experience, and Oldroyd’s deployment of this trope is among the cheapest I’ve seen in post-#MeToo TV.”

“Unsatisfying and improbable, the series prioritizes shock value over substantial world-building and character development.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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CA • UK • US
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CA • UK • US
Why fans love it

Fans of this 2026 mystery drama miniseries are drawn to its harsh, competitive spin on a murder investigation. Instead of teaming up, an estranged detective and a news reporter race to solve the same homicide. The friction deepens because each spouse suspects the other of committing the crime, turning a standard case into a cruel, personal contest.

Tessa Thompson leads a cast operating in a bleak, cautionary story that does not soften its blows. Beyond the central intrigue, the narrative weaves in heavy elements of dementia and bullying, confronting familiar genre clichés with an intentionally stark tone. It offers a bitter, sharp examination of what happens when personal history and professional duty collide.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 61
Regulars 11
Longest run 6 eps
Tessa Thompson
Tessa Thompson
as Anna Andrews
Jon Bernthal
Jon Bernthal
as Det. Jack Harper
Pablo Schreiber
Pablo Schreiber
as Richard Jones
Marin Ireland
Marin Ireland
as Zoe Harper
Sunita Mani
Sunita Mani
as Priya 'Boston' Patel
Rebecca Rittenhouse
Rebecca Rittenhouse
as Lexy Jones
Chris Bauer
Chris Bauer
as Clyde Duffie
Poppy Liu
Poppy Liu
as Helen Wang
Show 53 more
Crystal R. Fox as Alice Andrews Mike Pniewski as Jim Pruss 5 episodes Rhoda Griffis as Dr. Carol Turner 3 episodes Jesse Gallegos as Wally the Tech 3 episodes Savanna Gann as Andrea Kelly 2 episodes Astrid Rotenberry as Catherine Kelly 5 episodes Alison Ball as Mom Kelly 2 episodes Jon Briddell as Dad Kelly 2 episodes Ryan Homchick as Deputy Randy 2 episodes Dave Maldonado as Sheriff 5 episodes Mary Ann Hagan as Townie Mary Ann 1 episode Carla Fisher as Reporter #2 1 episode Jon Levine as Reporter #1 1 episode Justin Trippe as Inquisitive Deputy 1 episode Diana Lovell as WSK Producer 1 episode Sydni Michelle Perry as Makeup Tech 1 episode Jordan Scott as Townie Jordan 1 episode Bryan Adrian as Hookup 1 episode Kelly Tippens as Deputy #2 1 episode Kasey O'Barr as Deputy #4 1 episode Jamie Tisdale as Rachel Hopkins 4 episodes Kristen Maxwell as Teen Anna Andrews 6 episodes Isabelle Kusman as Teen Rachel Hopkins 6 episodes Leah Merritt as Teen Zoe Harper 6 episodes Tiffany Ho as Teen Helen Wang 6 episodes Ellie Rose Sawyer as Meg 5 episodes Kenneth Nance Jr. as Dentist 1 episode Antwan Mills as Security Guard 2 episodes Lauren Buglioli as Jeannine 1 episode Danny Luu as Floor Runner 2 episodes Andrew Adams as Crime Scene Deputy #1 1 episode Heath Higman as Crime Scene Deputy #2 1 episode David Shae as Realtor 2 episodes Zele Avradopoulos as Housekeeper 1 episode Willie C. Carpenter as Coach the Caretaker 1 episode Henry McLaughlin as Davey 1 episode Jason Davis as Mayor Bill Woodruff 1 episode Ashlyn Stallings as Crime Scene Tech 1 episode Samantha Kacho as Townie Samantha 1 episode Paul E. Short as Townie Clarence( 1 episode Ryder Willis as Townie Ryder 1 episode Dan Reichard as Townie Dan 1 episode Jonathan D. Williams as Deputy #3 1 episode Lawrence H. Collins as Deputy #5 1 episode David E. Collier as Security Manager 1 episode Scott Deal as Manor Clerk 1 episode Max Bickelhaup as Man #1 2 episodes Tate Coston as Man #2 2 episodes Brandon Bonilla as Man #3 2 episodes Aleq Bey as Co-Anchor 1 episode Hillary Harley as London Rodgers 1 episode Lee Whitaker as Deputy McLeod 1 episode Joey Phillips as Deputy Joey 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

Editor
William Henry
Original Music Composer
Mac Quayle
Makeup Department Head
Carol Rasheed
Executive In Charge Of Post Production
Stuart Burkin
Production Design
Kelly McGehee
Visual Effects Supervisor
Blake Goedde
"B" Camera Operator
Kate Roberson
Supervising Sound Editor
Mary Ellen Porto
Executive Producer
Kristen Campo Jessica Chastain Kelly Carmichael William Oldroyd Bill Dubuque
Costume Design
Mirren Gordon-Crozier
Set Decoration
Jeanelle Marie
Co-Executive Producer
Matthew Spiegel Tori Sampson
Creator
William Oldroyd
Director
William Oldroyd
Writer
William Oldroyd Tori Sampson Bill Dubuque
Music Supervisor
Howard Paar
Co-Producer
Arianna Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Jennifer Badger
Casting
Jeanne McCarthy
Book
Alice Feeney
Consulting Producer
Alice Feeney
Script Supervisor
Tamara Hansen
Hair Department Head
Shunika Terry-Jennings
Signal Match

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

loss of loved one detective based on novel or book dementia bullying revenge miniseries psychological thriller news reporter murder investigation cautionary antagonistic cruel harsh mean spirited melodramatic absurd depressing cliché
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 08, 2026
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
544