His & Hers Ending Explained: Who Really Killed the Women of Dahlonega?

ByHunter Cole

PublishedJanuary 19, 2026

Netflix’s latest thriller, His & Hers, has left viewers reeling with a finale that flips everything we thought we knew about Jack (Jon Bernthal) and Anna (Tessa Thompson). If you’re left wondering how a small-town detective and a high-stakes news anchor both missed the killer hiding in plain sight, here is the full breakdown.

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Who is the real killer in His & Hers?

The biggest twist of the series is that Alice Andrews (Crystal Fox), Anna’s mother, is the killer.

While the show leads us to believe the “rival” news anchor Lexy Jones (who is actually the vengeful Catherine Kelly) is the one picking off Anna’s childhood friends, Alice was the mastermind. She brutally murdered Rachel, Helen, and Zoe—the three women who were part of Anna’s toxic high school circle.

If you love a good plot twist, check out our breakdown of the May Your Misery Exceed Mine ending.

The Motive: A Mother’s Ferocious Revenge

Alice wasn’t just a confused woman struggling with dementia; that was a calculated act to avoid suspicion. Her killing spree was triggered when she discovered an old camcorder tape in Anna’s childhood bedroom. She joins the ranks of characters with tragic origins that drive them to commit the unthinkable.

The tape revealed the horrific truth about Anna’s 16th birthday: Rachel, Helen, and Zoe had lured Anna and Catherine into the woods, where Anna was sexually assaulted while the other three girls watched and sang “Happy Birthday.” Alice decided that “the power of a mother’s love” required her to eliminate every person who had hurt or failed to protect her daughter.

What happened to Lexy/Catherine?

Lexy Jones was the ultimate red herring. As Catherine Kelly, she did have a motive—she was bullied and also assaulted that night. However, she wasn’t the serial killer.

The Fate of Lexy: In a chaotic showdown at the lake house, Lexy tries to kill Anna. Just as she picks up a gun (which is actually empty), Detective Priya shoots and kills Lexy, thinking she is saving Anna from a murderer.
The Frame-up: Alice intentionally planted evidence—including the murder weapon and Rachel’s fingernails—at Lexy’s home to ensure she took the fall.

How the Ending Differs from the Alice Feeney Book

The Netflix adaptation made one massive change that alters the motive:

In the Book: It is Catherine who is raped, and Anna is a bystander who feels guilty for not helping. Alice kills the girls because she blames them for Anna’s subsequent “disappearance” and alcoholism.
In the Show: Anna is the victim of the assault. This makes Alice’s motive more direct and visceral, as she is avenging her own daughter’s trauma.

While His & Hers leans into mystery, it also satisfies fans of gritty legal dramas.

The Final Scene: Does Anna know?

The show ends with Anna reading her mother’s handwritten confession letter. Instead of turning her in, the final shot shows Anna and Alice sharing a knowing smile. Anna chooses to keep her mother’s secret, finally feeling “seen” and protected, even if the cost was three lives.