His & Hers: Mini Series Review

I'm a couple of weeks late to this, but I couldn't pass up the chance to write a review of the new Netflix mini series everyone's been talking about. His & Hers got me hooked from the synopsis: two estranged spouses, a detective and a news reporter, are both trying to solve a murder in their hometown, each suspecting the other may be responsible.

I don't know about you, but I'm an absolute sucker for a good mini series, and I love a story that keeps me guessing until the last second. Safe to say, His & Hers was right up my alley.

The series is only six episodes long; perfect for binge-watching on a rainy weekend if you have no other plans. It stars Tessa Thompson who, I'm not sure if anyone else agrees, has been consistently underappreciated in Hollywood. She always delivers strong performances and has more than enough star power to carry a show like this as the (in this case co-) lead.

Opposite Tessa Thompson we have Jon Bernthal as her estranged husband, and the detective tasked with investigating the murder at the heart of the story. It’s an unexpected pairing, two actors I never would’ve thought to cast together, but one that ended up surprising me with how natural their chemistry is and how effectively they work as an acting duo.

The story is simple: a murder hits a quiet hometown and drags two people with a long, complicated history back into each other’s lives. Anna is a journalist who’s been trying to keep her distance from both her career and her past, while Jack is the local detective stuck with solving the case. They’re both chasing the same truth, just from different sides, and it doesn’t take long for old tensions and betrayals to creep back in. As the investigation goes on, the lines between personal and professional start to blur, secrets start coming out, and it becomes pretty clear that no one in the town is being completely honest. What starts off as a fairly straightforward mystery slowly turns into something much more personal.

The series does a great job of building its world and making you care about the supporting characters. Anna and Jack are the main focus, so it’s easy to invest in them first, but before long, you’re drawn into everyone else’s lives too. Anna’s mother, who has Alzheimer’s, plays a big role in the story and often brings out Anna’s emotional side. Jack’s sister and her daughter are also key to his character, with Jack stepping into a parental role for his niece. The supporting characters don’t just fill out the story, they help shape Anna and Jack, and we end up caring about them because we care about the people around them.

As the series goes on and the story starts to unravel, you’ll probably think you’ve got it all figured out. If you’re the kind of person who likes to play detective while watching, you’ll definitely have a few theories along the way, but I wouldn’t get too comfortable with any of them until the very last moment. And if you’d rather just sit back and enjoy the ride, there’s a good chance you’ll be staring at the screen once the end credits roll.

The show delivers pretty much everything you’d hope for: a strong central mystery, characters you actually care about, real emotional stakes, and solid performances across the board. Add in two genuinely charismatic leads, and it makes for a seriously bingeable watch. If you’re looking for your next weekend obsession, this might be it.