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Some TV shows seem to have such impressive soundtracks that their musicality would trump any other element. In addition to the other pre-released singles and their covers, shows like Euphoria, Empire, and Phineas & Ferb end up presenting original tracks that become as popular as the show itself.
Other examples like Atlanta and Betty end up benefiting greatly from an exceptional musical curation with choices that perfectly match the thematic tropes of these shows. From rock and pop to hip-hop and country, these diverse soundtracks also end up incorporating several musical genres.
ten Euphoria (2019-)
Zendaya and Hunter Schafer performances in psychedelic visual style, Euphoria has a lot to display. But one of the most identifiable elements also happens to be Labrinth’s atmospheric score. The British singer and record producer relied on a variety of vocal chops and fast beats to capture the chaotic nature of the main characters of Euphoria.
The highlight is, of course, the duet with Zendaya titled “All For Us†that wraps up the Season 1 finale. To capture the intoxicated state of protagonist Rue and the toxic masculinity of antagonist Nate, the OST also incorporates hip-hop, trap and R&B songs like “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)” by Jamie xx and Young Thug and Labrinth’s single “Mount Everest”.
9 Empire (2015-2020)
Given the fact that Empire is a hip-hop musical ensemble within the music industry, the show is bound to have a stellar soundtrack. With both originals and covers, Empire claims the vocal prowess of stars like Taraji P Henson and Jussie Smollett. Throughout its six seasons, the series has recruited producers and songwriters such as Timbaland, Ne-Yo, Darkchild, and Esther Dean.
In his exploration of rap music, Empire incorporates both old school and new school approaches. The rap battle between Freda Gatz and Hakeem testifies to this, making one of the best performances on Empire. Besides the individual characters, the main set can also join forces to express their divergent views, as evidenced by the season 1 classic “Chasing the Sky”.
8 Phinéas and Ferb (2007-2015)
Compared to other Disney animated series in recent years, Phineas and Ferb is as innovative as its titular inventors with new gadgets and gadgets created in each episode. But what’s even more interesting is the sheer musicality of Phineas and Ferb and their friends.
With each new invention, the main cast consists of a musical number with themes that can range from a good and old summer to the aglet of a shoe. Even supporting characters like Candace and Dr Doofenshmirtz have lent their voices to some of the most catchy songs of Phineas & Ferb like “Busted” and “My Nemesis”.
seven The Umbrella Academy (2019-)
The Umbrella AcademyS music catalog has a number of rock and electro-pop tracks that could be either too popular or too obscure. Some of the best musical moments come out of the hand-to-hand combat sequences.
So, viewers can expect an alternative rock version of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople)”, a strangely catchy track about the history of the Turkish city. In another fight scene, a ska-punk version of Billie Eilish’s hit “Bad Guy” plays in the background to set the mood. Such is the diversity of the soundtrack of the Netflix show.
6 Ramy (2019-)
The FX Drama Show Ramy not only presents the life experiences of an Egyptian-American Muslim family to the global audience, but also introduces them to new Egyptian music. With two seasons to date, the titular protagonist’s misadventures are accompanied by upbeat jazzy tracks in Arabic from Egyptian pop group Al Massrieen. When Ramy visits Egypt, the audience can also listen to “Ayonha” by Hamid Al Shaeri, a Libyan-Egyptian singer widely known as a legend of Westernized Arab-based synthesizer pop.
At the same time, the soundtrack is embellished with several French tracks mainly because Ramy’s mother knows the language. Thus, in an episode entirely centered on her, we can hear the melancholy love song “I don’t want to die tonight” by Vincent Delerm. Wellness pop and soulful hip-hop also feature in the tracklist with additions like Robyn’s “Ever Again” and Rejjie Snow’s “Egyptian Luvr”.
5 Betty (2020-2021)
The most of BettyThe episodes follow a fluid narrative, with the characters mostly skating from location to location. Since teens party a lot too, electronic and hip-hop tracks can be heard throughout the HBO Original Series. Even the skating assemblies incorporate popular tracks like “Go To Town” by Doja Cat and “Mo Bamba” by Sheck Wes. On the other hand, more obscure electronic tracks like “One of the Girls” by Otha and “Cho Khong” by Suboi BettyThe soundtrack is perfect for a dance party.
That being said, Betty also has her moments of sweetness and introspection, as evidenced by the presence of slow-paced tracks like “Apocalypse” from Cigarettes After Sex and “Up All Night” by SAULT.
4 Sex education (2019-)
by netflix Sex education has heartwarming characters with equally heartwarming stories. And for every mood, the Sex Education soundtrack seems to have one ambient song or the other. From Muddy Waters to Billy Idol, protagonist Otis Milburn loves to collect classic artists on vinyl records and this is reflected in the soundtrack itself.
At the same time, some of the best songs from Sex education are appropriately based on the moods of the characters. So when Jackson wants to ask Maeve out, he embarks on an adorable rendition of Billy Ocean’s “Love Really Hurts Without Youâ€. Likewise, when Eric prepares for a joyous trip to Nigeria, he is seen dancing to Nigerian rapper Skales’ hit song “Shake Body”.
3 13 reasons why (2017-2020)
The final seasons of this Netflix drama may have polarized viewers, but the show is cohesive in delivering punchy soundtracks. For example, Clay Jensen’s claustrophobic panic was exemplified by WoodKid’s “Run Boy Run” while the dance to Lord Huron’s “The Night We Met” is one of the best. 13 reasons why episodes.
Over the seasons, several popular artists have also recorded exclusive singles for the show that go well with its themes. While 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Teeth†captures the adolescent angst of its characters, Selena Gomez’s “Back To You†also portrays the puzzling stages of love they go through. Logic and One Republic’s collaborative track “Start Again” is also a highlight of the Season 2 soundtrack as it captures the series’ recurring themes of loneliness and despair.
2 Nashville (2012-2018)
The path Empire reinvents the hip-hop musical genre, Nashville try to do the same with country music. The musical drama revolves around the rivalry between a declining country star and a new talent in the genre. To prove Rayna James and Juliette Barnes superstar, both characters are given a fair amount of solo tracks, making for an impressive fictional discography.
The show’s six seasons received individual soundtracks in separate volumes. Songs like “Sanctuary” and “Fade Into You” were so popular with fans that the show resulted in musical tours in the US and UK, with the main cast performing live.
1 Atlanta (2016-)
Given that showrunner and frontman Donald Glover has had his own multi-genre musical endeavors, it’s no surprise to find Atlantathe soundtrack for a variety of hip-hop tracks from artists like Migos, Future and Young Thug. At the same time, a good dose of funk, jazz and R&B classics from Funkadelics, Bill Withers and Outkast.
Some of the fast-paced tracks accompany the random misadventures of rapper Paper Boy from the series. But some of the mellow parts of the series (especially in the Earn scenes) use softer choices like Michael Kiwanuka’s “Home Againâ€.
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