--- title: "HIS & HERS: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/his-and-hers/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/his-and-hers" critics_score: 59 critics_reviews: 10 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # HIS & HERS (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 59 from 10 reviews: 6 positive, 1 mixed, 3 negative. 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. ## Variety — Aramide Tinubu Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 8 January 2026. 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.' [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/tv/reviews/his-and-hers-review-tessa-thompson-netflix-1236600168/) ## Radio Times — Jack Seale Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). The critic highlights the show's twist on standard crime drama as estranged spouses investigate a murder while suspecting each other. The parallel dynamics of media and law enforcement create multiple sources of intrigue. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-nxndl9/his-hers/) ## The Guardian — Lucy Mangan Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 8 January 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jan/08/his-hers-review-netflix-jon-bernthal-tessa-thompson-thriller) ## The AV Club — Saloni Gajjar Rating D+. 8 January 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/his-and-hers-review-tv-netflix) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Daniel Fienberg Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 8 January 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/his-and-hers-review-tessa-thompson-jon-bernthal-netflix-1236466860/) ## IndieWire — Ben Travers Fi1m's normalised score 20/100 (inferred from the text). 8 January 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/his-and-hers-review-netflix-series-bad-1235171520/) ## /Film Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 8 January 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/2071322/jon-bernthal-tessa-thompson-miniseries-his-and-hers-streaming-netflix/) ## Digital Spy — Laura Jane Turner Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 8 January 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a69935498/his-and-hers-netflix-review/) ## Collider — Emily Bernard Rating 7/10. 8 January 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://collider.com/his-and-hers-review-netflix-jon-bernthal-tessa-thompson/) ## Den of Geek — Kirsten Howard Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 12 January 2026. The adaptation is described as watchable but middling overall, with two-dimensional characters and delayed exploration of central trauma. The critic singles out the utterly shocking and preposterous final twist as impressive and worth the wait despite the rest feeling hollow. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/his-and-hers-final-twist-worth-waiting-for/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/tv/his-and-hers.md