The murder mystery that captivated Netflix audiences concluded with a twist few viewers saw coming. The finale of His & Hers aired on January 8, 2026, offering a resolution that rewrote everything fans thought they knew about the story. A year after the story’s main action, a letter found in an ordinary kitchen revealed a killer’s identity, reshaping the entire meaning of the show’s six-episode run.
The Lake House Confrontation: A Case Appears Solved
The final episode began with high tension and what seemed like a clear answer. Anna Andrews, played by Tessa Thompson, was trapped at Lexy’s lake house with her cameraman, Richard Jones (Pablo Schreiber). Convinced that Lexy was the killer, Anna called her estranged husband, Detective Jack Harper (Jon Bernthal), for help.
A violent struggle unfolded. Richard overheard Anna’s call and attacked her. Lexy, whose real identity as the bullied Catherine Kelly was now exposed, arrived and fought with Anna. Lexy blamed Anna for the traumatic events of their past. She grabbed Anna’s gun, which was empty, and aimed it. Jack arrived and shielded Anna. At that moment, Jack’s police partner, Priya (Sunita Mani), fired from outside, killing Lexy.
Evidence—including the murder weapon—was found at the lake house, and Richard was arrested. With Lexy dead, the case was considered closed. Anna finally told Jack the truth about being assaulted on her sixteenth birthday, a secret she had kept for years. This painful honesty helped bring the estranged couple back together.
A New Life and a Time Jump
The story then jumped ahead one year. Anna and Jack had rebuilt their lives in Atlanta. Anna was back at the anchor desk, pregnant with a new child, and helping to raise Jack’s niece, Meg. They seemed happy and had moved past the tragedies in their hometown of Dahlonega, Georgia.
The family took a weekend trip to visit Anna’s mother, Alice (Crystal Fox). While Jack and Meg played outside with Alice, Anna went inside her old family home. In a quiet moment, she found a handwritten letter addressed to her. This discovery in the kitchen would unravel the peaceful future she thought she had secured.
The Letter: Alice’s Confession and Motive
The letter contained a full confession that turned the entire story upside down. Anna’s mother, Alice, revealed she was the one who murdered Rachel, Helen, and Zoe. She explained that her grief over the death of Anna’s baby, Charlotte, and Anna’s subsequent year-long disappearance had driven her to watch Anna’s old childhood video tapes.
On one tape, Alice saw the full, horrific truth of Anna’s sixteenth birthday. She learned that Anna’s friends—Rachel, Helen, and Zoe—had orchestrated a situation where Anna and Catherine (Lexy) were assaulted by older men. The friends watched and did nothing to help. This discovery ignited Alice’s need for revenge.
In her letter, Alice detailed her plan. She faked having dementia, wandering naked and acting confused, to ensure no one would suspect an older woman. As a former cleaner, she had keys to many buildings, which gave her access to her victims. She stated her motives clearly: “Killing Rachel brought you home. Killing Helen kept you here. And killing Zoe gave you the family you lost”.
Alice also confessed to framing Lexy for the murders by planting evidence. She never intended for Lexy to die, only to be sent to prison. Lexy’s death by Priya’s gun was an unexpected outcome of her plan.
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The Final Silent Exchange
The series ended without a dramatic confrontation. After reading the letter, Anna walked outside and made eye contact with her mother. No words were exchanged. Alice gave a small, knowing nod. Anna returned a faint, ambiguous smile. The show concluded with this silent moment, leaving the audience to wonder if Anna would keep her mother’s secret and what that decision would mean for their family’s future.
The finale of His & Hers transformed the show from a simple whodunit into a complex story about grief, revenge, and the extreme lengths of a mother’s love. The twist confirmed that the killer had been hiding in plain sight all along, using people’s assumptions about age and weakness as her perfect disguise.
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