Netflix is set to launch a new psychological thriller, His & Hers, a six-episode limited series based on Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel. The show stars Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal and will premiere on January 8, 2026. The story follows two connected individuals with different perspectives on a shocking small-town murder.
Story Overview
His & Hers is set in the sweltering heat of Atlanta and the sleepy town of Dahlonega, Georgia. Tessa Thompson plays Anna Andrews, a former news anchor living in reclusive isolation, distanced from her friends and career. Her life is snapped back into focus when she learns about a murder in her hometown. She becomes obsessed with the case, returning to Dahlonega to search for answers.
Jon Bernthal plays Detective Jack Harper, who is leading the police investigation into the killing. He finds Anna’s sudden interest in the case deeply suspicious, and his investigation soon places her in his crosshairs. The core of the story is built on their conflicting narratives.
โThere are two sides to every story: his and hers, which means someone is always lying,โ states the official series synopsis.
Tessa Thompson expressed her excitement about the project, saying, โI am beyond elated to be collaborating with a filmmaker I have long admired and an incredible team to make a fresh offering in a genre that I can never get enough of.โ She added that from the moment she heard the director’s vision and visited the story’s setting, she was hooked.
Full Cast and Character Details
The series features a strong ensemble cast. Tessa Thompson’s Anna is a WSK TV News anchor who has stepped away from her life. Jon Bernthal’s Jack is a detective working in his hometown, dealing with a complicated past and a troubling new case.
The main cast includes several other key figures:
- Pablo Schreiber as Richard, a skilled cameraperson at WSK TV News and the husband of the new anchor, Lexy.
- Crystal Fox as Alice, Anna’s strong-willed mother who still lives in Dahlonega and is being watched over by Jack due to her declining health.
- Sunita Mani as Priya, Jack’s new partner at the sheriff’s office, who is eager to please and fascinated by murder.
- Rebecca Rittenhouse as Lexy, the ambitious new anchor who took over Anna’s position and has no intention of giving it back.
- Marin Ireland as Zoe, Jack’s sharp-tongued sister, with whom he is staying.
- Poppy Liu as Helen, the headmistress at St. Hilaryโs Academy and a friend of the victim.
- Chris Bauer as Clyde, the wealthy husband of a former friend of Anna’s and a person of interest in the case.
The cast also includes actors playing younger versions of the main characters, hinting at a story that explores past events in Dahlonega.
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Production and Creative Team
The series is an adaptation of the 2020 novel by Alice Feeney. The project is helmed by director William Oldroyd, known for films like Eileen and Lady Macbeth. He directed the first episode and serves as a writer and executive producer.
Dee Johnson, known for Fellow Travelers, is the showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Bill Dubuque, the creator of Ozark, is also a writer and executive producer. The executive producers include Jessica Chastain and Kelly Carmichael through Freckle Films, Kristen Campo of Campout Productions, and star Tessa Thompson through her company Viva Maude. The studio behind the production is Fifth Season.
Filming for the series took place in and around Atlanta, Georgia, beginning in late September 2024 and wrapping up by December 2024.
Release Information
His & Hers is scheduled to premiere on January 8, 2026. All six episodes of the limited series will be available to stream globally on Netflix.
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