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War Soundtrack Season 1 (2026) Guide

War

HBO Max 7.4 Drama 2026

The fierce HBO and Sky anthology legal drama War (2026) plunges viewers directly into the ruthless world of London's elite legal system. The series follows the explosive rivalry between two prestigious law firms, Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne, as they clash over a scandalous high-stakes case dubbed the "divorce of the century". Starring Dominic West as a powerful tech titan and Sienna Miller as his international film star wife, the narrative transforms a personal separation into a public battleground where corporate assets, deep secrets, and reputations are weaponized. In this gripping game of love, betrayal, and unbridled ambition, both firms and their clients quickly realize that in this high-society conflict, winning is everything.

Created by George Kay (the creative force behind Lupin and Hijack) and directed by Ben Taylor (Sex Education), HBO and Sky's high-stakes legal anthology thriller War plunges into the ruthless, cutthroat arena of London's elite family law. Season 1 centers on the explosive, multi-million-pound divorce battle between tech billionaire Morgan Henderson (Dominic West) and his estranged movie-star wife, Carla Duval (Sienna Miller). As London’s fiercest rival firms—Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne—weaponize private secrets and corporate espionage to secure an unyielding victory, rookie associate Johnny Warren (Archie Renaux) finds himself trapped in a crossfire where professional ambition and ethical boundaries disintegrate. Anchored by powerhouse performances from Phoebe Fox, James McArdle, Nina Sosanya, and Pip Torrens, the eight-part drama combines sharp legal warfare with a sleek, pulse-pounding soundtrack tailored to London's wealthy corridors of power.

The War Season 1 soundtrack mirrors the toxic friction and psychological warfare of the Henderson divorce through an eclectic blend of modern electro-rock, vintage glam, and evocative indie anthems. The premiere episode, 'It's Done', immediately captures the characters' fractured intimacy with LCD Soundsystem’s bittersweet synth-ballad 'oh baby' scoring a clandestine hotel room encounter, before Black Strobe's swaggering electro-blues cut 'I'm a Man' fuels the aggressive maneuvering of rival legal war rooms. Classic rock swagger surfaces with T. Rex’s 1970 glam-pop standard 'Ride a White Swan', culminating in Nancy Sinatra’s mournful 1966 orchestral ballad 'The End' as the episode rolls into its dramatic closing credits. The show's promotional trailers set an equally defiant tone, powered by Yeah Yeah Yeahs' pulsating dance-punk classic 'Heads Will Roll' and Billie Eilish's dark, whisper-pop hit 'my strange addiction'.

Soundtrack by Episode

Episode 1 Songs (Oct 1, 2026)

It’s Done: As Morgan and Carla's 10-year marriage hurtles toward divorce, their respective attorneys begin to ramp up their war rooms.

Episode 2 Songs (Oct 8, 2026)

No More Nasty Surprises: As Johnny starts his first day, each team attempts to gain the upper hand during mediation. Later, Serena tries to control the narrative.

Episode 3 Songs (Oct 15, 2026)

Chip Off the Block: With the prenup thrown into question, Morgan's relationship with his stepson, Gabe, becomes central to both firms' plans.

  • Come Ye Sons of Art, Z. 323 "Ode for Queen Mary's Birthday": No. 2b, Chorus. "Come Ye Sons of Art Away"

    Sir Stephen Cleobury

    00:00:06

    Scene Context: Carla picks up her son Gabriel from school and takes him to a café.

  • Rule One (feat. Bawo)

    Kojey Radical

    00:18:00

    Scene Context: Gabriel took a selfie in Morgan's luxurious suite and posted it on social media.

  • 00:21:10

    Scene Context: Gabriel uses illicit drugs and socializes with affluent teenagers who discuss financial matters and consume premium alcohol.

  • 00:28:38

    Scene Context: At a house party, Thibault taunts Gabriel regarding Morgan's alleged infidelity and insults Carla, leading Gabriel to punch Thibault.

  • Give Me A Smile

    Thandii

    00:34:50

    Scene Context: During a bus ride, Johnny sees Carla's advertisement. Upon returning, he apologizes to Bella for leaving and they engage in a hot moment in her kitchen.

Episode 4 Songs (Oct 22, 2026)

Sing: Nick's insecurities resurface during a crucial arbitration session. Morgan begins to question Cathcarts' tactics.

War Season 1 Trailer Songs

War: Season 1 (Original Series Soundtrack)

Underpinning every deposition, courtroom standoff, and midnight backroom betrayal is an original instrumental score composed by acclaimed British composer Oli Julian (Sex Education, Extraordinary), supervised by Sinead Jenkins. Julian’s official soundtrack album features sharp rhythmic themes and anxious string arrangements across tracks like 'Titles', 'War Rooms', 'Buying People's Silence', 'Asset List', and 'Courthouse', encapsulating the high financial stakes of London's legal elite. As HBO and Sky roll out new episodes weekly, SeekerTune maintains the definitive War (Season 1) soundtrack guide, providing verified music tracklists, scene descriptions, accurate timestamps, and direct streaming links for Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.

Main Cast

  • Dominic West Morgan Henderson
  • Sienna Miller Carla Duval
  • Phoebe Fox Serena Byrne
  • James McArdle Nicholas Taylor
  • Nina Sosanya 'Her Majesty' Beatrice 'Queen Bea' Ubosi
  • Pip Torrens St John Smallwood
  • Archie Renaux Jonathan 'Johnny' Warren
  • Celia Imrie Budgie
  • Nick Mohammed Michael Stefanou

Official Trailer

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Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode

Episode Song Title Artist
E1 oh baby LCD Soundsystem
E1 I'm a Man Black Strobe
E1 Morning Sun SATV Music
E1 Ride a White Swan T. Rex
E1 I'm a Man Black Strobe
E1 The End Nancy Sinatra
E2 Trouble On Double Time Free
E2 Always On My Mind Pet Shop Boys
E3 Come Ye Sons of Art, Z. 323 "Ode for Queen Mary's Birthday": No. 2b, Chorus. "Come Ye Sons of Art Away" Sir Stephen Cleobury
E3 Rule One (feat. Bawo) Kojey Radical
E3 Escape Nemzzz
E3 TEST Aitch
E3 Give Me A Smile Thandii
E4 Hey Hey Now SATV Music
E4 oh baby LCD Soundsystem
E4 I'm a Man Black Strobe
E4 Morning Sun SATV Music
E4 Ride a White Swan T. Rex
E4 In The Moment Gengahr
E4 I'm a Man Black Strobe
E4 The End Nancy Sinatra
SHOW INFO
Composer Oli Julian
Supervisors Sinead Jenkins
Network HBO Max
External Links IMDb, TMDB