Netflix’s new murder mystery series His & Hers has debuted with strong early buzz, landing an impressive 82% score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer alongside a wave of positive reviews that praise its performances, twists, and binge-worthy appeal. Starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, the series premiered on January 8, 2026.

Strong reviews and a headline Rotten Tomatoes score

Critics have largely responded positively to the show’s tone and ambition. Writing for The Guardian, Lucy Mangan highlighted the story’s constant escalation—twists stacking on absurdities, and viewer enjoyment rising along with it—calling the overall experience highly bingeable.

Variety’s Aramide Tinubu described the series as a detailed, psychologically sticky story that spotlights revenge, women’s rage, and deceit—one that gradually shifts everything you thought you knew. Meanwhile, IGN Movies critic Michael Peyton emphasized the leads, noting that the “crackling chemistry” between Thompson and Bernthal helps the show evolve from a familiar murder mystery into a deeper examination of grief, marriage, and parenthood.

From The Wall Street Journal, John Anderson pointed to Thompson as a consistently arresting presence with emotional stealth, while observing that Bernthal can lean into tender moments with overwrought intensity. Even so, the pair are convincing as twin stars of a crime drama—even when they feel like they’re operating in different emotional orbits.

A quiet Georgia town where secrets don’t stay buried

Set in the quiet town of Dahlonega in north Georgia, Netflix’s murder mystery explores what happens when buried secrets resurface in a place where everyone knows each other. The series follows journalist Anna Andrews (Thompson), who returns home after learning that her former high school friend Rachel has been found dead.

Anna’s return quickly becomes complicated. Her estranged husband, Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal), is leading the murder investigation. As Anna and Jack circle the same case from different sides, suspicion grows—not just between them, but around several people from their shared past, including former classmates Zoe and Helen. The series steadily builds tension by weaving personal history into the present-day crime.

Why it’s worth watching

With its twist-heavy plotting, strong central performances, and a storyline that blends old relationships with a new investigation, His & Hers positions itself as a must-watch for fans of modern, character-driven crime dramas. If you’re looking for your next binge, this one has all the ingredients: secrets, suspicion, and a marriage unraveling under the weight of a murder case.

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