Critics’ reviews

HIS & HERS (2026)

8 reviews from 8 publications. We need six from publications we count before we show a critics’ score; there are 5 so far.

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With only 5 reviews in so far, the response is sharply divided. Praise centres on Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, the glossy style and twists that keep the story moving despite its absurdities. Reservations concern plot holes, thin characterisation and misdirection that strains belief. Even the leads’ chemistry divides opinion: Collider finds their emotional history involving, while The Hollywood Reporter sees little connection and insufficient momentum. The ending produces a similar split, with Variety praising its treatment of societal biases and The Hollywood Reporter finding it inept. The disagreement largely concerns whether the surprises justify the implausibility.

The AV Club
8 January 2026 · D+ · Saloni Gajjar
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The series is a frustrating whodunit riddled with plot holes and illogical twists that squanders its cast and source material. It fails to build atmosphere or explore its characters meaningfully despite strong leads.

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IndieWire
8 January 2026 · Ben Travers
20*

The critic calls the Netflix series a bad, sad, and silly mystery that fails to deliver. Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal cannot salvage the thin, unconvincing story adapted from the novel.

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The Guardian
8 January 2026 · Lucy Mangan

The critic finds this six-part Netflix adaptation of Alice Feeney’s novel a glossy, efficient, twisty and absurd thriller that is bingeable and ideal January viewing. They single out its serviceable script and plentiful absurdities for keeping the enjoyment high despite the mercenary tone.

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The Hollywood Reporter
8 January 2026 · Daniel Fienberg

The critic finds the series a generic disappointment with an inept finale, fumbling the book's structure and contrivances while yielding minimal chemistry between leads. They single out the irritating, unconvincing misdirections and lack of momentum.

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Variety
8 January 2026 · Aramide Tinubu

The critic calls the Netflix limited series a deliciously bonkers and masterful thriller that seeps into the psyche with its revenge, rage and deceit themes. They single out the jaw-dropping, layered ending that taps into societal biases about overlooking the 'worthless.'

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/Film
8 January 2026
80*

The piece recommends the miniseries as a strong watch, highlighting the excellent cast led by Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal and the wild twists in the adaptation of Alice Feeney's novel. It singles out the toxic friend group backstory and the effective on-screen execution of the source material's conclusion for praise.

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Digital Spy
8 January 2026 · Laura Jane Turner
75*

The critic finds the thriller riveting and bingeable with strong performances from Thompson and Bernthal and a diabolical twist. It excels in style and emotional investment but requires heavy suspension of disbelief and has some questionable creative choices.

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Collider
8 January 2026 · 7/10 · Emily Bernard
70

The critic finds the addictive Netflix miniseries engaging and unpredictable, praising how it keeps viewers questioning motives through its dual perspectives and twisty narrative. They single out the complex emotional history and chemistry between the leads for making the story more than a standard mystery.

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