Netflix’s biggest hit of 2026 so far is His & Hers, and it’s become even more popular since the adaptation of Alice Feeney’s novel was added. The show is a suspenseful psychological thriller starring Tessa Thompson as Alice, a reporter with a difficult past who goes back to her hometown to look into a series of disturbing murders.
Alice has a complex past with her hometown of Atlanta, made even more complicated by her relationship with Detective Jack Harper, a stern local police officer played by Jon Bernthal. Jack is Alice’s ex-husband, and he initially suspects she might be involved in the recent murders. However, the show His & Hers reveals a surprising twist that changes everything.
His & Hers Is Netflix’s Most-Watched Show of January 2026
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Despite being labeled a psychological thriller, His & Hers plays out much like a slasher series, with disturbing murders, a troubled killer, and a complex mystery. This blend of genres is a key reason why the show became so popular.
Despite strong competition from popular shows like Run Away and the fifth season of Stranger Things, His & Hers became Netflix’s biggest hit in January 2026. The show earned this success, as it’s one of the most surprising and shocking murder mysteries available on streaming platforms in recent memory.
The Success of His & Hers Means More Alice Feeney TV Adaptations
The show gained attention largely due to the surprising twist in the finale of His & Hers, which reminded many viewers of the critically praised 2018 adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects. Both shows share similarities – they’re Southern Gothic thrillers about serial killers, but also delve into the complex and troubled lives of flawed female characters, making the comparison understandable.
Both Sharp Objects and His & Hers explore the complicated pasts of their main characters, making us sympathize with them even when they’re flawed. The shows cleverly conceal the identities of the killers, leading to surprising, yet ultimately satisfying, twist endings.
The comparison between the authors adds to the show’s appeal. While Flynn has only written three books – all of which have been made into movies or TV shows – Feeney has written eight, and His & Hers is her first adaptation. With a Netflix series based on her 2021 novel Rock Paper Scissors already planned, fans can expect to see more content from the author of His & Hers in the future.
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