The murder mystery show, 'His & Hers' is streaming on OTT. Amid that, read on to know more about the plot, cast and why the show is a must-watch.
2026 is indeed a great year for hit films and powerful web shows. Well, Netflix has started off the year with a psychological mystery thriller, His & Hers, starring Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal. The murder mystery show is based on the novel by Alice Feeney. It is worth mentioning that the show has been generating a lot of buzz on social media, amid that read on to know more about its OTT release date, cast, plot and why the mystery thriller is a must watch.
The highly anticipated mystery thriller series, His & Hers is now available to stream on the OTT giant, Netflix. It is worth mentioning that the six-episode series was released on January 8, 2026. Viewers will need a subscription to watch the show. The OTT platform had shared the trailer of the show and penned:
"Two sides. One killer secret. Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal star in HIS & HERS. Premiering January 8."
The recently released show, His & Hers is a mystery thriller series. The story follows 'Detective Jack Harper', a police officer, who is asked to investigate a murder that happened in his town. However, his life turns upside down when he finds out that the victim is his estranged wife, 'Anna'. Despite the shock, 'Jack' is forced to stay on the case.
At the same time, the story also focuses on 'Anna', who was a former journalist. The show also explores the troubled marriage and past arguments of 'Jack' and 'Anna'. As the case moves forward, 'Jack' eventually realises that things are not that simple as it seems. People around him know more than they are admitting. However, a journalist digs up the case and raises doubts. The six-episode show features the complexity around the murder mystery case.
His & Hers brings together a strong team of actors. For those who do not know, the show stars Tessa Thompson as 'Anna'. She is also the executive producer of the show. Actor, Jon Bernthal plays the role of 'Detective Jack Harper'. The supporting cast includes Pablo Schreiber, Crystal Fox, Sunita Mani, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Marin Ireland, Poppy Liu, Chris Bauer and more. According to IMDb, the show is directed by Anja Marquardt and William Oldroyd.
His & Hers is definitely one of the must-watches of 2026. One of its biggest strengths is that the story is told from multiple viewpoints. The same event is seen through different characters, especially the estranged husband and wife. Another thing that works in His & Hers is that it is much more than a murder mystery.
The show also focuses on the state of mind of characters, including secrets, past traumas, broken relationships and more. Apart from these, what works in the show is that it never slows down in between, as there are no filler episodes. The story is crisp. However, the highlight of the show is the strong performance by the actors.
Tessa Thompson is one of Hollywood's most versatile and respected actors. She is known for her strong, complex and layered characters. Reportedly, she was born in 1983 and over the years, she has appeared in Creed, Creed II, Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Love and Thunder, Men in Black: International and more.
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