FIFTH SEASON’s psychological thriller “His & Hers” topped Netflix’s global series rankings for the first half of 2026 with 104 million views
1. Performance Overview & Summary
CJ ENM’s global studio FIFTH SEASON announced that its hit psychological thriller series “His & Hers” has secured the No. 1 spot in global views for the first half of 2026, according to Netflix’s latest “What We Watched the First Half of 2026” engagement report.
The series recorded 104 million views worldwide during the period, surpassing major global hits including “Bridgerton” Season 4 (2nd place / 100 million views) and “I Will Find You” (3rd place / 64 million views).
■ 1H 2026 Netflix Global Streaming Performance Summary
| Rank | Title | Release Date | Runtime | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | “His & Hers: Limited Series” | 2026-01-08 | 4h 22m | 104,000,000 |
| 2nd | “Bridgerton: Season 4” | 2026-01-29 | 8h 53m | 100,200,000 |
| 3rd | “I Will Find You: Limited Series” | 2026-06-18 | 5h 29m | 63,900,000 |
2. Series Overview
Released globally on Netflix in January 2026, “His & Hers” is adapted from Alice Feeney’s 2020 novel of the same name. Tessa Thompson served as an executive producer while delivering an intense psychological performance alongside co-star Jon Bernthal. The adaptation was brought to life by a powerhouse creative team featuring writers and co-showrunners William Oldroyd, Dee Johnson and Bill Dubuque, with top-tier executive producers including Jessica Chastain and Kristen Campo.
Set in Atlanta and rural Georgia, the narrative follows Anna (Thompson), a TV news anchor whose life is upended when she returns to her hometown to cover a brutal murder. There, she becomes entangled in a high-stakes investigation led by Detective Jack Harper (Bernthal)—her estranged husband. As deep, dark secrets emerge, the case ignites a tense psychological duel in which both have dangerous ties to the victim and the truth is split between his story and hers.
3. Critical Reception & Global Impact
The series received high praise and critical acclaim from prominent entertainment outlet Variety:
- Overall Story & Masterpiece:
“A delectable, detailed story spotlighting revenge, women’s rage and deceit, ‘His & Hers’ seeps into your psyche, shifting everything you thought you knew.”
“At its core, ‘His & Hers’ has all the delicious elements of a stellar thriller.”
“Still, this is not the show you think it is, and that’s why it’s masterful.”
- Acting & Performances:
“Thompson and Bernthal are formidable in their roles, and there are enough twists and turns to keep even the most eagle-eyed viewer on their toes.”
- Pacing & Direction:
“The pacing is fantastic, and at just six zippy episodes, the show is crammed with detail from Anna’s past into her present.”
- Themes & Messages:
“While murder and mayhem are at its core, “His & Hers” is a series about the anguish we feel as human beings, the incidents we wish we could forget, how we try to absolve ourselves after harming others and what anger can do when it’s carefully cultivated and used willfully and deliberately.”
- Conclusion & Impact:
“However, “His & Hers” is one of the most unhinged shows ever seen on television. It has a jaw-dropping, layered ending that will leave viewers gobsmacked. The series’ conclusion is so astounding because it taps into our own societal biases.”
— Variety
4. Upcoming Slate
Building on the massive global momentum of “His & Hers,” FIFTH SEASON has greenlit a robust slate of new projects to accelerate its content leadership.
- Upcoming Feature Films: “Hello & Paris,” “A Head Full of Ghosts” and several new premium drama series
“This milestone underscores FIFTH SEASON’s commitment to delivering premium, high-stakes storytelling that resonates with global audiences. We remain dedicated to collaborating with world-class talent and platforms to push the boundaries of creative production.”
— Representative for CJ ENM
■ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What was the performance of “His & Hers” on Netflix in 1H 2026?
A. According to Netflix’s engagement report, “His & Hers” ranked #1 globally among all series with 104 million views.
Q. What is the genre and premise of the series?
A. It is a psychological thriller based on Alice Feeney’s bestselling novel, following a journalist wife and a detective husband investigating the same murder case from conflicting perspectives.
Q. What are FIFTH SEASON’s upcoming production plans?
A. The studio has greenlit new feature films including “Hello & Paris” and “A Head Full of Ghosts,” alongside multiple upcoming premium drama series.
■ About CJ ENM
CJ ENM is a leading entertainment company founded in Korea in 1995. CJ ENM’s entertainment division has been continuously shaping the next chapter of K-culture within the global entertainment industry, spanning media content, music, film and performing arts. CJ ENM has created, produced and distributed globally acclaimed content, including the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” Tony Award-winning musicals such as “Kinky Boots,” hit TV series such as “Queen of Tears,” the globally successful music competition show “I Can See Your Voice” and more. CJ ENM is further pursuing opportunities to develop talent such as leading K-pop boy group ZEROBASEONE and global rookie sensation ALPHA DRIVE ONE. United under the slogan “We live to discover Untold Originals,” CJ ENM has three major production and distribution studios: drama production powerhouse Studio Dragon, U.S.-based studio FIFTH SEASON and K-OTT content production studio CJ ENM STUDIOS. It also operates the No. 1 K-content platform TVING and global K-pop content platform Mnet Plus. CJ ENM also presents KCON, the world’s No. 1 K-lifestyle festival, and MAMA AWARDS, the world’s No. 1 K-pop awards, to bring K-culture experiences to people around the world. To learn more about CJ ENM, please visit: http://www.cjenm.com.
■ About FIFTH SEASON & CJ ENM
- FIFTH SEASON Official Website: https://fifthseason.com/
- CJ ENM Official Website: https://www.cjenm.com/en/
