Created by William Oldroyd.
His & Hers premiered on January 8, 2026.
Distributed exclusively by Netflix.
His & Hers (TV Series) Review
His & Hers is a short crime thriller series about a murder that brings two broken people back together.
Anna is a TV reporter who returns to her hometown after a woman is killed.
Her estranged husband Jack is the detective in charge of the case.
As they investigate, old secrets and personal pain slowly come out.
The show has a dark mood, strong acting, and many twists that keep you guessing.
Some parts feel slow or confusing, but the final reveal is shocking and memorable.
Overall, His & Hers is an engaging mystery series for viewers who enjoy crime stories with emotional drama and surprise endings.
CR Rating – 7/10
His & Hers Actors
Tessa Thompson as Anna Andrews
DOB: October 3, 1983.
Bio: American actor and producer whose career spans independent film, prestige television, and major studio franchises.
She first gained wide attention through Dear White People and Creed, then became a global star via the Marvel Cinematic Universe and HBO’s Westworld.
Role: Anna Andrews is the emotional and narrative engine of the series.
A former television journalist whose career ended after a deeply personal trauma, Anna is pulled back to her hometown when a murder case begins to echo unresolved events from her past.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Thompson is also an executive producer on the series, she helped shepherd the project and has said in interviews she was drawn to the book’s moral grayness and unreliable memory themes.
Notable works: Westworld, Creed, Sylvie’s Love, Thor: Ragnarok.
Jon Bernthal as Detective Jack Harper
DOB: September 20, 1976.
Bio: American actor known for raw, physically grounded performances across television and film.
He gained early recognition on The Walking Dead before leading Marvel’s The Punisher, cementing a reputation for intensity, volatility, and emotional realism.
Role: Detective Jack Harper is the local Lumpkin County investigator officially assigned to the murder case at the center of the series.
Methodical and wary, Jack distrusts outside interference, particularly from Anna Andrews, whose return to town unsettles both the investigation and his personal equilibrium.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Bernthal was announced early on as one of the series’ lead draws; reviewers praise how he balances a weary small-town cop energy with a volatile emotional core.
Notable works: The Punisher, The Walking Dead, The Bear (guest), King Richard.
Pablo Schreiber as Richard Jones
DOB: April 26, 1978.
Bio: American actor trained in theatre and known for his commanding presence on both stage and screen.
Brother of Liev Schreiber, he first gained attention in The Wire and has since delivered memorable performances in American Gods, Orange Is the New Black, and Halo.
Role: Richard is Anna’s cameraman and Lexy’s husband, which ties him to multiple narrative threads surrounding the murder investigation.
His loyalty, secrets, and hidden tensions make him a figure who elicits both suspicion and sympathy.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Schreiber’s casting signals the show’s desire for actors who can read menace and charm in the same breath; critics noted his ability to complicate simple “suspect” tropes.
Notable works: The Wire, American Gods, Halo, Orange Is the New Black.
Marin Ireland as Zoe Harper
DOB: August 30, 1979.
Bio: American stage and screen actor known for emotionally nuanced and finely observed performances.
With a career spanning theatre, indie film, and television, Ireland is praised for her ability to bring subtle intensity and realism to complex characters, making her a standout in ensemble casts.
Role: Zoe is Jack Harper’s younger sister and a single mother, deeply woven into the small-town network surrounding the murder victims.
Her personal relationships and recollections of past events are central to the series’ flashbacks and heighten the emotional stakes of the mystery.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Ireland’s casting helps the series ground its flashbacks in lived family dynamics; reviewers singled out her scenes for emotional texture.
Notable works: Glass Chin, Hell or High Water, theatre work.
Sunita Mani as Priya Patel
DOB: December 13, 1986.
Bio: American actor, comedian, and dancer who gained early attention through viral dance and video work before building a steady career in television.
Known for roles in GLOW and Mr. Robot, Mani brings a combination of physicality, comic timing, and emotional depth to her performances.
Role: Priya Patel is a young, perceptive detective at the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office who assists Jack Harper.
She injects modern investigative methods, curiosity, and fresh theories into the case, often challenging more traditional approaches.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Mani’s background in dance and physical comedy gives Priya a kinetic, observant presence; press noted her knack for adding levity without undercutting tension.
Notable works: GLOW, Mr. Robot, Save Yourselves!.
Rebecca Rittenhouse as Lexy Jones
DOB: November 30, 1988.
Bio: American actor who gained recognition in television dramas and romantic comedies before taking on more complex supporting roles.
She is known for bringing poise, nuance, and subtle vulnerability to her performances, making her characters feel grounded and multi-dimensional.
Role: Lexy is a news anchor at WSK TV who becomes deeply entangled in the murder investigation when her marriage to Richard and her past connections to the victim surface.
The tension between her public persona and private history drives much of the interpersonal drama, positioning her as both a foil and mirror to Anna.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Rittenhouse’s Lexy is positioned as both rival and mirror to Anna, the show plays on anchorroom politics and on-air image vs off-air secrets.
Notable works: Blood & Oil, The Mindy Project, Maggie.
Crystal R. Fox as Alice Andrews
DOB: January 1, 1964.
Bio: Crystal R. Fox is a veteran American actor and singer with decades of work in film and television.
She is renowned for portraying emotionally complex, grounded maternal figures and brings depth, nuance, and gravitas to every role.
Role: Alice is Anna’s mother, a frail and complicated presence whose health, memory, and hidden past become central to the unfolding mystery.
Her storyline reveals long-buried secrets that challenge Anna and the audience alike, making Alice a key emotional and moral pivot in the series.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: Reviews and explainers single out Alice’s storyline as one of the series’ most provocative, the performance is quiet but carries heavy narrative weight.
Notable works: Big Little Lies (guest), numerous TV and film credits spanning decades.
Chris Bauer as Clyde Duffie
DOB: October 28, 1966.
Bio: Chris Bauer is a seasoned American character actor known for rich, grounded performances in both television and stage.
He has appeared in acclaimed series such as The Wire and True Blood, often portraying emotionally layered, morally ambiguous figures.
Role: Clyde Duffie is the husband of the murdered woman, Rachel.
His grief, behavior, and responses place him at the emotional and narrative center of the investigation, making him a key person of interest.
Episodes: 5 eps.
Interesting facts: Bauer’s casting gives the show an actor who can make a suspect sympathetic and human at the same time; critics note the moral ambiguity he brings.
Notable works: The Wire, True Blood, The Deuce.
Poppy Liu as Helen Wang
DOB: January 11, 1991.
Bio: American-Chinese actor and producer known for bringing intelligence, sharpness, and emotional nuance to her roles.
She has appeared in acclaimed TV series such as Hacks and Dead Ringers, often earning praise for supporting performances that balance authority with empathy.
Role: Helen Wang is the headmistress of St. Hilary’s Girls School.
She is connected to the victim and the central clique in the teenage flashbacks, serving as a bridge between past toxic dynamics and present-day investigation.
Episodes: 4 eps.
Interesting facts: Liu’s casting added a contemporary, diverse voice to the series; she also appears in recent prestige TV projects, making her a recognizable supporting name.
Notable works: Hacks, Dead Ringers, iCarly (recurring).
Jamie Tisdale as Rachel Hopkins
DOB: December 17, 1983.
Bio: Jamie Tisdale is an actor with credits in television and indie projects.
In His & Hers, she plays a pivotal role as the murder victim whose death sets the series’ central mystery into motion.
Role: Rachel Hopkins is the young woman found murdered at the start of the series.
Her past behavior, relationships, and ties to Anna’s old friend group are gradually revealed through flashbacks, interrogations, and character recollections.
Episodes: 4 eps.
Interesting facts: Though Rachel is the victim, Tisdale’s portrayal is vital to the plot, the series spends much time reconstructing who Rachel was and the harm she may have helped enable.
Notable works: TV and indie credits; His & Hers is a notable recent role.
Isabelle Kusman as Teen Rachel (young Rachel)
DOB: December 29, 2003.
Bio: Isabelle Kusman is a young performer cast to portray Rachel Hopkins during her teenage years.
She contributes to the series’ critical flashback sequences, helping audiences understand the formative events and relationships that shape the central mystery.
Role: Teen Rachel appears in key flashback scenes that explore a toxic high-school clique, social pressures, and early conflicts among Anna’s friend group.
These sequences are central to the show’s structure, gradually revealing the backstory behind Rachel’s murder and the complicated dynamics among the other characters.
Episodes: 6 eps.
Interesting facts: The teen flashbacks (multiple young actors) were singled out in reviews as key to the series’ twisty structure.
Notable works: Emerging performer; primary credits include His & Hers.
Rhoda Griffis as Dr. Carol Turner
DOB: January 9, 1965.
Bio: Rhoda Griffis is a veteran character actress with extensive experience in film, television, and stage.
She is known for bringing authority, precision, and subtle nuance to supporting roles, often elevating smaller parts with depth and credibility.
Role: Dr. Carol Turner is a respected member of the town’s professional class whose expertise becomes relevant as the investigation unfolds.
She provides insight into the procedural and clinical aspects of the case, helping to contextualize evidence and professional protocols.
Episodes: 3 eps.
Interesting facts: Griffis was added to the recurring roster in October 2024 along with several other guest actors as production expanded.
Notable works: Runaway Jury, Walk the Line, stage and TV roles.
More Actors
• Leah Merritt as Teen Zoe (young Zoe in flashbacks).
• Astrid Rotenberry as Catherine Kelly / (young Lexy Jones in early scenes).
• Ellie Rose Sawyer as Meg (Zoe’s daughter).
• Mike Pniewski as Jim Pruss (Anna and Lexy’s boss at WSK TV).
• Dave Maldonado as Sheriff (local law enforcement).
FAQ – His & Hers TV Series
What is His & Hers about?
His & Hers is a six-episode mystery-thriller about estranged spouses, a news reporter and a detective, drawn back to their Georgia hometown to investigate a brutal murder that shakes their past and relationships.
Is His & Hers based on a book?
Yes, it’s adapted from the 2020 novel His & Hers by Alice Feeney.
Does the series have a second season?
As of early 2026, His & Hers is a limited series with only one season, no official renewal has been announced.
How many episodes are in His & Hers?
Season 1 has 6 episodes ranging roughly 39–47 minutes each.
Where was His & Hers filmed?
Principal photography took place largely in Atlanta, Georgia. More on Parade
Where can I watch His & Hers?
The series streams exclusively on Netflix.
Conclusion
His & Hers is a tense and engaging crime drama that mixes mystery with emotional depth.
Strong performances and a dark, moody setting keep the story interesting, while the twists hold your attention until the end.
Though it has a few slow moments, the powerful finale makes it worth watching.
It’s a good choice for fans of psychological thrillers and character-driven mysteries.