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Fightland Soundtrack Season 1 (2026) Guide

Fightland

Starz 7.8 Crime | Drama 2026

After serving eight years in a U.S. prison following a violent tragedy that left his brother dead, disgraced heavyweight boxing champion Maduka “Duke” Kilroy returns home to London on a relentless mission for vengeance. Driven by anger, Duke aims to dismantle the criminal empire of his former promoter and elusive kingpin, Kingsley Marshall, whom he believes orchestrated his downfall. To destroy this syndiacte from within, Duke enters a high-stakes gamble, navigating London's gritty underworld and a dangerous drug cartel, while facing the painful reality that the love of his life, Kingsley's wife, Joy, is left catching the pieces of a fractured family business.

The 2026 Starz crime drama series Fightland pulls viewers straight into the unforgiving intersection of professional boxing and London’s criminal underworld. Created by Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan, the series follows disgraced, formerly incarcerated boxing champion Maduka "Duke" Kilroy (portrayed with magnetic ferocity by Howard Charles) as he returns to the streets of London desperate to avenge his brother’s death and reclaim his shattered legacy. As Duke navigates treacherous loyalties involving the powerful Marshall syndicate, led by Kingsley Marshall (Nicholas Pinnock) and Joy Marshall (Deborah Ayorinde), the soundtrack acts as an adrenaline-fueled punch, mirroring the raw physical discipline of the gym, the spectacle of high-stakes arena bouts, and the dark psychological turmoil of a fighter haunted by betrayal.

The Fightland Season 1 soundtrack delivers a high-impact sonic identity that bridges anthemic American hip-hop with London’s underground rap and grime culture. The series establishes its pulse with explosive ring-walk tracks, notably featuring Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz’s relentless hit "Uproar" during Duke’s world heavyweight championship bout in Las Vegas, alongside Wiz Khalifa’s celebratory anthem "Work Hard, Play Hard." As the narrative descends into the shadowy streets and criminal tensions of London, the sonic landscape pivots to gritty UK street poetry, raw soul, and heavyweight rap cuts from legends like 50 Cent alongside British artists such as Wretch 32 and Trim, creating a visceral musical backdrop where every needle drop matches the relentless cadence of a fighter on the ropes.

Soundtrack by Episode

Episode 1: The Only Round That Matters Is the Next One (Jul 31, 2026)

After years in prison, a boxing champion returns home, intent on avenging his brother's death.

Episode 2: Brick by Brick (Aug 7, 2026)

Duke must improvise to keep his mission on track, but he finds that success comes at a cost.

Episode 3: No Innocents (Aug 14, 2026)

Turning up the heat on the Marshalls, Duke is drawn in deeper than he ever could have imagined.

Episode 4: Protect Yourself at All Times (Aug 21, 2026)

London's gangland is pushed to the brink of war, but for Duke, the consequences hit painfully close to home.

Episode 5: I Want This (Aug 28, 2026)

A dangerous rescue operation gives Duke a chance at redemption, but an unexpected betrayal reignites his all-consuming thirst for vengeance.

Episode 6: There Is a War Coming (Sep 4, 2026)

Duke prepares for his long-awaited shot at revenge, while others take matters into their own hands.

Episode 7: Without Me, There Is No You (Sep 11, 2026)

With time running out, Duke closes in on his target. But an unexpected countermove leaves him staring down the barrel of defeat.

  • 00:07:06

    Scene Context: Duke arrives at the gym. He receives a text from Joy informing him that Gaz has awakened.

  • Fired Up

    Tinchy Stryder

    00:37:48

    Scene Context: The song transitions directly into the press conference where Cebella and Kingsley confront each other.

  • 00:48:38

    Scene Context: Duke is shown handcuffed in a cell with two armed guards, one of whom is holding a knife, as the end credits begin.

Episode 8: You Won't See Me Coming (Sep 25, 2026)

Fightland Season 1 Trailer Songs

Complementing the explosive commercial needle drops is an evocative original score composed by British composer Paul Saunderson (The More You Ignore Me, Trying). Saunderson crafts an oppressive, percussion-heavy atmospheric score that builds tension beneath backroom criminal negotiations, brutal sparring sessions, and impending street violence. On SeekerTune, our comprehensive Fightland Season 1 music guide provides every verified song as each chapter airs, complete with precise scene descriptions, fight-night timestamps, interactive 30-second audio previews, and direct streaming links to Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music so you never miss a beat in Duke Kilroy’s fight for redemption.

Main Cast

  • Howard Charles Maduka 'Duke' Kilroy
  • Nicholas Pinnock Kingsley Marshall
  • Deborah Ayorinde Joy Marshall
  • Charles Babalola Ezekiel 'Zeek' Marshall
  • Anita-Joy Uwajeh Cebella 'Cece' Marshall
  • Tahirah Sharif Kim Harper
  • Tyler Conti Justin 'Jay' Hall
  • Richard Pepple Gary 'Gazzer' Kilroy

Official Trailer

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Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode

Episode Song Title Artist
E1 Uproar Lil Wayne, Swizz Beatz
E1 Pressure Amaeya
E1 Work Hard, Play Hard Wiz Khalifa
E1 Get Up Joy Charity Enriquez
E1 Fightland 50 Cent
E1 Take Me Back to London (Remix) [feat. Stormzy, Jaykae & Aitch] Ed Sheeran
E1 Traktor (feat. Temilaye) [Traktor] Wretch 32
E1 Funkadelik (Instrumental) Hellboii Music
E1 Vixen House Evita Manji
E1 I'm Hot, I'm Fuego Jay Matthews
E2 Survival Kidwild
E2 CLOSER TO YOU Villager
E2 Better Me Lug
E2 Energy (feat. Nadeem Din-Gabisi) Sampa the Great
E2 My Zone Muisha Hubert Batundi
E2 Try Me Jorja Smith
E2 Spin This Coupe Abra Cadabra
E3 Rumours Ivorian Doll
E3 Mount Everest Labrinth
E3 Practice Hours Lethal Bizzle
E3 Mbongo BATUNDI
E3 Greaze Mode Skepta, Nafe Smallz
E3 WATERFALLS Teni Solomon
E3 Robbery Remix (feat. Abra Cadabra) Krept & Konan
E4 Ready to Dance (feat. Lewis Amoroso) Mz
E4 Silent Approach Damzz
E4 Lion Little Simz, Obongjayar
E4 Wavey Lycie
E4 Let Me Know Dionne Reid
E4 Gal Policy Kranium
E4 Poison Brent Faiyaz
E4 Mayskaya noch' (May Night): Overture Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
E4 Louder Than Words Al Wilkinson
E4 Active Novelist
E5 BRITNEY OBLADAET
E5 Дистрикт Паралирик
E5 Gym Rat 7vvch
E5 Smoke Trim
E5 Almost Lost London Hak Baker
E5 Smoke Trim
E6 Fightland 50 Cent
E6 CHROMA 004 ROLA Bicep
E6 Lovesick RAY BLK
E6 Murder Runs the Globe Akala
E6 Play To Conquer Jamie Westgarth Shield
E6 10 More Rounds FLOHIO
E7 Corruptible Doc Brown
E7 Fired Up Tinchy Stryder
E7 BACKBONE Chase & Status, Stormzy
E8 More Money More Problems Headie One
E8 Fighting For? Roots Manuva

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the song that plays during the end credits of episode 1 of Fightland?

Hello Paul, We couldn't identify the song that played during the credits of that episode.

Community Q&A

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What is the song that plays during the end credits of episode 1 of Fightland?

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SHOW INFO
Composer Paul Saunderson
Network Starz
External Links IMDb, TMDB