The Netflix thriller His and Hers has rapidly climbed the streaming charts, securing the number two most-watched spot in the UK shortly after its release. The series centres on a brutal murder that unravels a web of secrets, lies, and a surprising culprit.
A Grisly Discovery and a Web of Suspects
The story begins with the horrific discovery of Rachel, played by Jamie Tisdale. Her body is found stabbed 40 times on the hood of her car in the woods. Detectives Priya (Sunita Mani) and Jack (Jon Bernthal) lead the investigation, which immediately becomes complicated. A list of potential suspects emerges, including Rachel's husband Clyde (Chris Bauer), journalist Anna (Tessa Thompson) who is covering the case, and even Detective Jack himself, who was secretly having an affair with the victim.
The False Conclusion and a Time Jump
As the finale begins, it appears the case is solved. Anna and Jack come to believe the killer is Atlanta TV anchor Lexy Jones (Rebecca Rittenhouse), whose real name is Catherine Kelly. They uncover a past where Catherine was bullied by Rachel and her friends, Helen (Poppy Liu) and Zoe (Marin Ireland), Jack's sister. This theory gains traction when Helen and Zoe are also found murdered, seemingly part of a revenge spree.
The loose ends seem tied up when Catherine is shot and killed by Jack's partner, Priya. The narrative then jumps forward one year, showing Anna and Jack living happily together with Zoe's daughter, Meg (Ellie Rose Sawyer), and expecting a child of their own.
The Shocking Truth Behind the Murders
In a stunning twist, Anna discovers a written confession from her own mother, Alice (Crystal Fox). The letter reveals that Alice committed all three murders. Her motive stems from a traumatic video tape she found, showing a teenage Anna being attacked in the woods by a group of men. Younger versions of Rachel, Helen, and Zoe watched the assault, while Catherine ran away.
Consumed by fury at their inaction, Alice took justice into her own hands. She killed Rachel after a secret meeting with Jack and stripped her clothes to make the murder appear to be the work of a man. Alice also admits to killing Helen and Zoe, and to framing Catherine by planting evidence at her home.
The finale leaves Anna reeling from the revelation, yet she shares a knowing look and a faint smile with her mother, silently acknowledging that the horrific acts were driven by a twisted sense of motherly love.
