
War Soundtrack Season 1 (2026) Guide
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'.
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.
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Scene Context: Making love in the hotel room
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Scene Context: Johnny transitions from his interview at Catcharts to his shift at the restaurant.
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Morning Sun
Scene Context: At Sophie and Angus's residence, the group engages in humor regarding Angus's political views,随后Angus questions Johnny about his legal profession.
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Scene Context: After Angus questions Johnny about his occupation, the group socializes at Sophie's residence.
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Scene Context: Johnny punches Angus during a confrontation at the restaurant.
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Scene Context: Carla receives divorce papers at a film premiere's red carpet event. / War HBO Ending Credits Music
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.
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Trouble On Double Time
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Scene Context: Mumsy hums while watching television; Flora is texting. End credits.
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.
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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
Scene Context: Carla picks up her son Gabriel from school and takes him to a café.
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Rule One (feat. Bawo)
Kojey Radical
Scene Context: Gabriel took a selfie in Morgan's luxurious suite and posted it on social media.
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Escape
Nemzzz
Scene Context: Gabriel uses illicit drugs and socializes with affluent teenagers who discuss financial matters and consume premium alcohol.
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Scene Context: At a house party, Thibault taunts Gabriel regarding Morgan's alleged infidelity and insults Carla, leading Gabriel to punch Thibault.
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Give Me A Smile
Thandii
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.
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Hey Hey Now
Scene Context: Morgan exchanges farewells with colleagues at the awards reception. A brunette observes him as he informs Eric that he will leave on foot.
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Scene Context: Flora enters Morgan's hotel suite. They kiss near the windows and make love in the bedroom.
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Scene Context: Johnny completes his interview at Cathcarts, then proceeds to his restaurant job where he begins putting on his waiter's uniform.
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Morning Sun
Scene Context: Angus questions Johnny about his legal employment status. Bella intervenes in defense of Johnny. Angus then invites the dinner guests outside for cigarettes.
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Scene Context: Sophie dances on the patio as Johnny observes Bella sharing a joint with Angus. The scene then transitions to a taxi.
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Scene Context: At Bella's residence, Bella compliments Johnny's cooking to her mother, Harriet, who urges him to acknowledge the praise.
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Scene Context: Angus holds his injured nose while patrons react; Johnny exits the scene and is later shown icing his knuckles in the locker room.
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Scene Context: Carla discovers divorce papers in an envelope and subsequently poses with a forced smile for photographers before the credits begin to roll.
War Season 1 Trailer Songs
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War HBO Max Serie Teaser Music
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my strange addiction
HBO's War Trailer Song
War: Season 1 (Original Series Soundtrack)
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Titles
Oli Julian
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War Rooms
Oli Julian
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We Do Have A Case?
Oli Julian
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Switch To French
Oli Julian
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Set Up A Meeting
Oli Julian
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Get Ahead Of This
Oli Julian
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Mumsie Chase
Oli Julian
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My Earnings Have Grown
Oli Julian
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Being Fun Tomorrow
Oli Julian
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Cigarette
Oli Julian
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Working For Both Of Us
Oli Julian
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Buying People's Silence
Oli Julian
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Asset List
Oli Julian
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Hearing Me Out
Oli Julian
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Premiere
Oli Julian
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New Addition
Oli Julian
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The Energy Company Case
Oli Julian
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This I Love
Oli Julian
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Letter To Bella
Oli Julian
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Courthouse
Oli Julian
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
Soundtrack Crossovers
Complete Soundtrack List - All Songs Played in Every Episode
| Episode | Song Title | Artist |
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| 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 |





