The premiere of His & Hers wastes no time establishing its central premise. We open on the aftermath—police lights, shattered glass, and two people in separate interrogation rooms telling very different stories.
Director Sarah Chen's split-screen technique immediately puts us in an uncomfortable position. Who do we believe? Jon Bernthal's Jack seems earnest but evasive. Tessa Thompson's Emma appears traumatized but precise. Both performances are masterful exercises in controlled ambiguity.
His Version
Jack's account begins with a normal Tuesday. Work ran late. Traffic was bad. He picked up takeout from their usual place. When he got home, Emma was already upset about something—he couldn't figure out what.
According to Jack, the argument escalated over nothing. Emma accused him of things that didn't happen. He tried to calm her down. Things got physical—but not the way you'd think. He says she hit him first.
Key detail to remember: Jack says the kitchen light was on when he arrived home.
Her Version
Emma's account paints a different picture. Jack came home drunk, hours later than he claimed. He wasn't carrying takeout—his hands were empty. And he didn't come through the front door.
She heard him in the garage first, doing something she couldn't see. When he finally came inside, he was agitated, checking his phone constantly. She asked if he was okay. That's when he snapped.
Key detail: Emma says the kitchen light was off. The house was dark.
Detective Walsh Watches
The episode's most crucial scenes might be the silent ones. Detective Walsh listens to both versions without comment, occasionally jotting notes. But watch their face. There are moments of recognition—connections being made that we won't understand until later.
The detective asks Jack about the garage. Jack says he didn't go to the garage. Walsh doesn't push.
The detective asks Emma about a phone call. Emma says there was no phone call. Walsh doesn't push.
What does Walsh know that we don't?