The gripping finale of Netflix's psychological thriller His and Hers has finally answered one of the series' most haunting questions: what happened to the child of protagonists Anna and Jack. The revelation forms the tragic core of the plot, explaining the couple's fractured relationship and triggering a chain of vengeful murders.
The Central Mystery of Charlotte's Fate
Throughout the six-part series, which launched on Thursday, January 8, viewers followed separated couple Anna (played by Tessa Thompson), a journalist, and Jack (Jon Bernthal), a detective, as they investigated a brutal murder case in Dahlonega, Georgia. Their tense dynamic was clearly rooted in a shared, devastating trauma, the details of which were withheld until the climactic final episode.
The truth emerges when Anna's mother, Alice (Crystal Fox), is unmasked as the real perpetrator. Her killing spree begins with Rachel (Jamie Tisdale), who had orchestrated a horrific assault on a young Anna in the woods, an event witnessed by Helen Wang (Poppy Liu) and Jack's sister Zoe (Marin Ireland). Alice later murders both women to cover her tracks.
A Mother's Grief and a Grandmother's Vengeance
Alice's motive for the murders is directly linked to the death of Anna and Jack's infant daughter, Charlotte. The series confirms that Alice was caring for her granddaughter when the baby died. While the exact medical specifics are not detailed, the cause is strongly indicated to be Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), often referred to as cot death.
This unimaginable loss shattered Anna and Jack's relationship, causing Anna to abandon her career as a TV news anchor and withdraw from life. Alice's grief, however, twisted into a deadly rage. She blamed Rachel for setting in motion the events that she believed ultimately broke her daughter and, by extension, led to the family's tragedy.
The Final Twist and Unresolved Guilt
In a clever misdirection, evidence was planted to frame Anna's workmate, Lexy Jones—later revealed to be her old school friend Catherine Kelly (Rebecca Rittenhouse)—for the murders. Catherine managed to escape the woods during the original assault, making her a convenient scapegoat for Alice.
Despite her elaborate scheme, Alice shows no regret. In a chilling confession to Detective Patel, she states she feels no remorse for her violent actions, which she views as justified retribution for the suffering inflicted upon her family.
The finale of His and Hers masterfully ties the personal tragedy of a child's death to a broader narrative of obsession and revenge, leaving audiences to ponder the devastating and far-reaching consequences of unresolved grief.
