Netflix’s The Perfect Couple skillfully blends a haunting score with an enjoyable soundtrack that enhances the upscale murder investigation plot. Following the discovery of a body on the morning of a wedding, the characters in The Perfect Couple find themselves entangled in a mystery where everyone is a potential suspect. The crime garners significant attention due to the exceptional wealth of the family involved.
The miniseries, featuring A-list actors, effectively employs its setting, score, and music to establish the tone and rhythm of the murder investigation. Despite the limited number of songs in each episode, each track feels integral to the narrative and characters.
1. Episode 1 – Happy Wedding Eve
“Nantucket Island” by Willie Wright: This tune plays during the establishing shots of the island featured in The Perfect Couple.
“Young Hearts” by Candi Staton: As the videographer captures the rehearsal dinner, “Young Hearts” fills the background.
“Criminals” by Meghan Trainor: The entire cast dances and celebrates to the theme song “Criminals” as the show’s title appears onscreen.
“Do You Feel It?” by NRBQ: This song plays softly while Tag and Thomas prepare for sailing while bickering about finances.
“Sunshine” by Tensnake and Panama: This track accompanies Merritt and Amelia’s conversation at the pool about Greer’s wish for Amelia to back out of the wedding.
“You Sexy Thing” by Hot Chocolate: Everyone enjoys a dance to “You Sexy Thing” at the rehearsal dinner party.
2. Episode 2 – She Would Never Do That
“Criminals” by Meghan Trainor: The cast continues to celebrate as the title appears onscreen to the catchy tune “Criminals.”
“Coco Bongo” by Diemonsterdie: As detectives discuss the case in a bar, “Coco Bongo” serves as diegetic music.
3. Episode 3 – The Perfect Family
“Offering – A Color Show” by Gabriels: This song plays as attendees celebrate, continuing as Merritt heads to the shore while arguing on the phone.
“Criminals” by Meghan Trainor: The theme song plays again prominently as the cast dances.
“Cry to Me” by Solomon Burke: This track plays during breakfast as the family discusses their plans for the day.
“Float” by Janelle Monáe (feat. Sean Kuti & Egypt 80): “Float” is heard through Chloe’s headphones when Will sneaks into her room.
“What More Can I Say” by Teddy Swims: As Amelia and Abby relax by the pool, this song fills the atmosphere.
“Celebrate” by Anderson. Paak: Playing softly in the background, this track accompanies Nikki Henry and Dan Carter’s conversation about the Winbury family and the ongoing case.
“Brazil” by Django Reinhardt: During a family dinner, the instrumental piece “Brazil” enhances the dining experience.
4. Episode 4 – Someone Could Get Hurt
“Criminals” by Meghan Trainor: The dance celebration continues with this lively theme as it appears onscreen.
“Live My Life” by Robert W. Lamond: This song plays during a party scene where Will and Merritt discuss Tag.
While Greer confronts Merritt about her relationship with Tag, “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder sets the musical backdrop.
“Big Mouth USA” by Jim Ford: Greer talks to Dan Carter at the bar while this track plays in the background.
5. Episode 5 – Never Gonna Give You Up
“All By Myself” by Eric Carmen: Tag performs this classic at the police station while reflecting on his past with Merritt.
“Criminals” by Meghan Trainor: The cast again dances joyfully as the title appears.
“Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder: This song is playing at a book party scene where Greer takes photographs.
“Beyond the Sea” by Bobby Darin: Will invites Chloe to hang out as this classic plays in the background.
“I’ll Take You There” by the Staple Singers: The party atmosphere continues with this track as Benji converses with Isabel.
6. Episode 6 – That Feels Better
“Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley: Greer watches a video of Tag performing this song.
“Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa: This piece plays as Tag tumbles from the stage in the video.
The cast dances once more to Meghan Trainor’s “Criminals” as it appears during the closing scenes.
About The Perfect Couple
The Perfect Couple is an American mystery drama series starring Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and Eve Hewson. Adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s 2018 novel, it premiered on September 5, 2024, on Netflix. The project was originally in development at Fox Entertainment in 2019. Jenna Lamia was announced as the adapter for the project, which was later greenlit by Netflix as a six-part series in August 2022. Changes from the novel include altering the bride’s name from Celeste Otis to Amelia Sacks. The adjustments were made specifically to avoid similarities with the series Big Little Lies. Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Dakota Fanning, and other cast members were confirmed to star in the series as production progressed.
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