When the Past Isn’t Past: A Review of His and Hers

With Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead) as protagonists, His and Hers is the new Netflix thriller, and it may surprise you. It succeeds at something many thrillers fail to do: it holds its suspense until the very last minute.

The mystery isn’t just about who committed the crime, but why—and that distinction makes all the difference. The reveal feels carefully earned, and the secret at the heart of the story is genuinely shocking.

Not a Light Watch

Despite what one might expect, this is not an easy or casual watch. The show is dark, disturbing, and emotionally heavy.

It slowly pulls the viewer into an increasingly uncomfortable space, and by the end, it’s impossible to walk away unaffected. This is the kind of series that lingers with you long after the credits roll.

The Birthday Scene

The ending is horrifying, but one moment stands out above all others: the birthday scene. A bully can be cruel—but a friend? On her birthday?

The scene where they sing “Happy Birthday” is one of the darkest moments I’ve seen on television. It’s chilling precisely because it reframes everything and leaves a lasting sense of dread.

The Question That Won’t Go Away: Why?

What makes the story even more unsettling is the lack of a satisfying reason. Why did they do it? Was it simply because she was different? If humiliation was the goal, there were countless other ways.

The absence of a clear motive makes the cruelty feel senseless—and therefore more disturbing.

The Most Disturbing Moment Isn’t the Crime

In some ways, the most chilling moment doesn’t come from the crime itself, but from Jack’s sister (Marin Ireland). Her comment that it happened 20 years ago—and her implication that it wasn’t a big deal—adds a whole new layer of horror.

When you later see what actually happened and remember her dismissal, the contrast is deeply unsettling. It highlights how easily profound harm can be minimized over time.

It's Worth Your Time

His and Hers is excellent television: smart, suspenseful, and emotionally brutal. It’s not comfortable, and it’s not meant to be. But its willingness to confront cruelty, memory, and complicity is what makes it so powerful—and so hard to forget.

If you liked this show, consider taking a look at Run Away.

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