Netflix viewers are in full meltdown mode after the January 8 premiere of His & Hers, the six-part psychological thriller adapted from Alice Feeney’s 2020 novel. The series has rocketed into the global Top 10 within 24 hours, with fans on social media declaring it “unhinged,” “twisted,” and “easily the best thriller of the year” — all after watching just the first episode.

Tessa Thompson stars as Anna, a once-rising news reporter whose career has stalled and whose marriage is on the brink of collapse. Jon Bernthal plays her estranged husband Jack, a respected detective leading a high-profile murder investigation. The plot ignites when Anna is assigned to cover the very case Jack is working — and both begin to suspect the other may be involved in the crime. What starts as marital tension quickly spirals into a dangerous game of mistrust, deception, and survival.

The first episode ends with a gut-punch reveal that has viewers screaming “WHAT?!” at their screens — a twist so perfectly timed and ruthlessly executed that many report restarting the episode immediately to watch it again. Subsequent instalments double down on the paranoia, with each new clue making you question who — if anyone — can be trusted.

Thompson is magnetic as Anna — vulnerable yet fiercely intelligent, a woman fighting to reclaim her voice while doubting her own sanity. Bernthal brings his trademark intensity to Jack, a man whose professional instincts and personal secrets collide in terrifying ways. Their chemistry is electric and toxic — you feel the love that once existed and the fear that now dominates.

The supporting cast elevates the material: Jessica Biel as Jack’s partner Detective Harper, who suspects something is off from the start; Richard Armitage as Anna’s charming but slippery producer; and a standout turn by Sofia Black-D’Elia as the victim’s sister, whose grief fuels much of the story’s emotional weight.

Director Susanna Fogel (The Flight Attendant) and writers Sarah Phelps and Alice Feeney herself keep the pacing relentless. Every episode is a pressure cooker — short, sharp, and packed with misdirection. The London setting is used brilliantly: rainy streets, dimly lit newsrooms, and isolated houses that feel both intimate and claustrophobic.

Critics are raving. Variety called it “a masterclass in marital suspense,” while The Guardian gave it five stars: “Thompson and Bernthal are phenomenal — this is the thriller that makes you forget to blink.” Viewer scores on Netflix are near-perfect, with thousands of reviews warning: “Do not start unless you have time to finish. You will not be able to stop.”

Social media is flooded with reactions:

“Episode 1 ending broke me. I screamed.”
“This makes Gone Girl look tame. I’m obsessed.”
“The twists are so ruthless I had to pause to breathe.”

His & Hers is the perfect January binge — dark, addictive, emotionally brutal, and impossible to shake. If you loved The Stranger, Safe, or Behind Her Eyes, this is the next must-watch. All six episodes are live on Netflix now.

Warning: once you start, there’s no turning back — and you will be thinking about that final twist for days.