‘His & Hers’ (2026) Netflix Series Review - Tessa Thompson in an Unhinged Mystery Thriller

A good cast can do wonders for a script. They can add what's missing or elevate and amplify what's already present—or merely implied—in the story. If nothing else, they can provide you with the sheer pleasure of watching excellent performances on the screen—performances that feel just...right. In that respect, the new Netflix mystery thriller His & Hers achieves a big win. You would be hard-pressed to find a single false note in the series. Every actor fits their part perfectly. From someone in a small role like Ellie Rose Sawyer to someone as dominant as Tessa Thompson, everybody keeps the story moving. Even Crystal Fox becomes something...more near the finish line. If that last line sounds vague and teasing, it's because I'm trying to stay spoiler-free. His & Hers has such mind-boggling twists that they should be experienced fresh, first-hand, and unspoiled.

His & Hers is based on the 2020 Alice Feeney novel of the same name, which I have not read, but I'm curious now, after watching the series. Is it as (or even more?) delirious as this Netflix adaptation? What am I missing? What becomes evident once you finish binge-watching this six-episode thriller is that it could have only been written by an unhinged mind. There were moments when I found myself tittering like a teenager witnessing a crazy prank, and that final reveal had me jumping in my seat. God bless Feeney for providing the source material for this series. And God bless the casting directors for, well, the casting.

I was especially taken aback by Sunita Mani. As Priya Patel, she comes across as one of the most dedicated detectives I've seen in a Netflix show like this. She latches onto clues, potential suspects, and leads like a well-trained, brilliant dog that's caught a strong, foul whiff. She's relentless in her pursuit, and her face is always alert—awake, alive to every little thing happening in her vicinity.

Marin Ireland, as Zoe, always seems high and jumpy. You're never sure which way she'll walk or how she'll tilt her body. And let's not forget Poppy Liu, who, as Helen Wang, savors every moment while attacking Anna with her words, especially when wielding a secret she threatens to spill. Tessa Thompson plays Anna, who is, as expected, wild. Thompson, recently seen in Nia DaCosta's terrific Hedda, knows exactly how to get under your skin. She leaves you mesmerized. She's one of those rare actors who isn't merely present in the frame; she commands it.

His & Hers, among other things, is a story of professional rivalry and jealousy, and Thompson's Anna pierces the camera with her obsessive eyes. When she uses sex as a weapon to get revenge on Rebecca Rittenhouse's Lexy—by sleeping with her husband—you see a cunning vixen willing to go to any length to hurt her rivals, her enemies. That doesn't mean Lexy is naïve or meek. She hits—no, wounds—Anna by luring her into a trap that destroys her emotionally. It's the kind of awkward scene you watch with clenched teeth and half-closed eyes.

The scene that fully sold me on His & Hers is relatively minor but perfectly in sync with its other lunacies. It's the one where Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal) takes a DNA sample from a little kid. Mystery thrillers like these depend on red herrings to distract, shock, and ultimately deliver the big reveal. His & Hers undoubtedly moves like most Netflix crime genre outings, and it would have benefited from a stronger mood—a creepier, more ominous vibe. Still, the twists and turns are so out there, so improbable yet smart and convincing, that you end up laughing at and admiring the show in equal measure.

If it's trash, it's trash with narrative verve and a nutty spirit. If crime thrillers are going to be ubiquitous, they might as well be as ridiculous, sexy, and sensational as this series. Good taste be damned if badness is this wacky and appealing.

Final Score- [8/10]
Reviewed by - Vikas Yadav
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Publisher at Midgard Times