Move Over Harlan Coben: Netflix’s New Thriller ‘His & Hers’ Promises An Addictive Murder Mystery With A Twist Factor That’s “Off The Scale”
Netflix may have found its next must-watch psychological thriller, and it could give even Harlan Coben’s biggest hits some serious competition. With a shocking murder, two deeply suspicious investigators and a story built around conflicting versions of the truth, His & Hers is already shaping up to be one of the most intriguing crime dramas on the streaming platform.
Based on Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel, the six-part series brings together two familiar Hollywood faces, Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, in a mystery where nobody appears entirely innocent. And with both central characters having complicated personal connections to the victim, the investigation quickly becomes far more dangerous than either could have anticipated.
A MURDER INVESTIGATION WITH TWO VERY DIFFERENT SIDES
At the centre of His & Hers is Anna, played by Tessa Thompson, a former high-flying TV journalist whose life has taken a deeply reclusive turn. Having withdrawn from her friends, loved ones and professional career, she appears to have lost her sense of purpose.
That changes when news reaches her of a murder in Dahlonega, the quiet Georgia town where she grew up.
Suddenly, Anna is determined to uncover what happened. Her decision to investigate the killing puts her on a collision course with Detective Jack Harper, played by Jon Bernthal, who has been assigned to lead the official police investigation.
But Jack is far from convinced that Anna’s involvement is innocent.
As the two pursue their own lines of inquiry, troubling questions emerge about their respective relationships with the victim. Their personal connections to the case put both of them under suspicion, turning the investigation into a complicated psychological battle in which trust becomes increasingly difficult.
Netflix’s official synopsis sets the scene:
“Set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta, Anna lives in haunting reclusivity, fading away from her friends and career as a news anchor. But when she overhears about a murder in Dahlonega – the sleepy town where she grew up – Anna is snapped back to life, pouncing on the case and searching for answers.
“Detective Jack Harper is strangely suspicious of her involvement, chasing her into the crosshairs of his own investigation. There are two sides to every story: His & Hers, which means someone is always lying.”
That final line captures the central mystery perfectly. With two investigators, competing perspectives and a murder that connects them both, the series promises a steady stream of suspicion and revelations.
TESSA THOMPSON WAS HOOKED FROM THE START
Thompson has spoken enthusiastically about bringing Alice Feeney’s bestselling story to the screen, revealing that the project immediately caught her attention.
Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, the actress said:
“I am beyond elated to be collaborating with a filmmaker I have long admired and an incredible team to make a fresh offering in a genre that I can never get enough of.
“From the second I heard what Will was imagining doing with Alice Feeney’s brilliant book to the moment I visited the town where our story is set, I was hooked.”
Her enthusiasm reflects the appeal of a story that combines an unsettling murder investigation with the psychological tension of two characters whose accounts may not tell the whole truth.
WHO STARS IN NETFLIX’S HIS & HERS?
The series brings together an impressive cast, led by two actors with plenty of experience in intense drama.
The confirmed cast includes:
- Tessa Thompson as Anna
- Jon Bernthal as Jack
- Pablo Schreiber as Richard Jones
- Crystal Fox as Alice Andrews
- Marin Ireland as Zoe
- Rebecca Rittenhouse as Lexy Jones
- Sunita Mani as Detective Priya Patel
With Thompson and Bernthal taking on the two central roles, the series places its biggest dramatic tension firmly on the uneasy relationship between Anna and Jack.
IS ALICE FEENEY’S ORIGINAL NOVEL WORTH READING?
For anyone tempted to read the book before watching the adaptation, the answer is a resounding yes.
Alice Feeney’s His & Hers is a gripping psychological thriller that has already attracted a substantial readership. The novel holds an impressive 4.1 out of five rating on Goodreads, based on more than 247,000 reviews.
It has also earned praise from one of the biggest names in the thriller genre. Harlan Coben himself has described Feeney as “one of my favourite thriller writers”.
That endorsement makes the Netflix adaptation even more intriguing, particularly for viewers who enjoy mysteries packed with suspicion, unexpected developments and characters who may be hiding more than they reveal.
WHEN CAN YOU WATCH HIS & HERS ON NETFLIX?
There won’t be a long wait to get into the mystery.
All six episodes of His & Hers will be available to stream on Netflix from Thursday, 8 January 2026.
The six-part format also makes the series an appealing choice for viewers looking for a complete crime thriller to binge.
THREE MORE THRILLERS TO ADD TO YOUR WATCHLIST
If His & Hers has caught your attention, there are already several gripping alternatives worth exploring while you wait.
The Crow Girl – Paramount+
Starring Eve Myles and Katherine Kelly, The Crow Girl is a fast-paced psychological thriller that follows DCI Jeanette Kilburn as she joins forces with psychotherapist Sophia Craven to investigate a series of murders.
But the investigation uncovers something far more disturbing, involving police corruption and historic abuse.
The Beast in Me – Netflix
Claire Danes leads this acclaimed psychological drama as a reclusive author drawn into a terrifying game of cat and mouse with her neighbour.
Played by Matthew Rhys, the neighbour is a powerful real estate mogul whose presence brings a deeply unsettling dimension to the story.
The series has already been attracting glowing 10/10 reviews, making it another compelling option for anyone who enjoys dark mysteries and psychological mind games.
And with His & Hers bringing together a murder, two questionable investigators and a story built around the possibility that someone is always lying, Netflix has another intriguing thriller ready to command viewers’ attention.
