Netflix’s Swedish psychological thriller A Couple of Lies (Bytet) premiered worldwide on October 30, 2026. Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson, and Jakob Oftebro lead the four-part limited series.
The music comes from Swedish composer Johan Söderqvist, whose credits include Let the Right One In and Anatomy of a Scandal. Film Music Reporter confirmed his involvement four days before launch.
This guide covers the composer, his background, his filmography, and where to watch.
A Couple of Lies Soundtrack Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | A Couple of Lies (Swedish title: Bytet) |
| Director | Kasper Barfoed |
| Writers | Amanda Högberg (head writer) and Axel Stjärne |
| Based On | Novel A Couple of Lies by Stefan Ahnhem |
| Production Company | Asp Varhos (producers Frida Asp and Fatima Varhos) |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Premiere Date | October 30, 2026 |
| Episodes | 4 (limited series) |
| Original Language | Swedish |
| Composer | Johan Söderqvist |
A Couple of Lies Soundtrack Overview
The A Couple of Lies soundtrack is the original score Söderqvist wrote for Netflix’s four-episode thriller. The story follows two wealthy couples who swap homes between a Sicilian villa and a Stockholm archipelago house, as described in Netflix’s official announcement.
Reviewers have called the score and sound design solid. One preview described the music as atmospheric, built to heighten the series’ psychological turns.
Söderqvist is a familiar name in Netflix thrillers. For more recent Netflix thriller music, see our guides to the Run Away soundtrack and the I Will Find You soundtrack.
Who Composed the A Couple of Lies Soundtrack?
Johan Söderqvist composed the original score for A Couple of Lies. He is a Swedish film, television, and video game composer.
Söderqvist was born on February 11, 1966, in Täby, near Stockholm. He studied composition and arranging at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, according to his Wikipedia biography.
Before focusing on screen music, he played keyboards in jazz and folk bands and toured widely. His first film score was Agnes Cecilia – en sällsam historia in 1991.
He earned two European Film Award nominations for Best Composer, for Brothers and Let the Right One In. He also won the Amanda Award for Best Score in 2009.
His television work includes The Bridge and Netflix’s Anatomy of a Scandal. He also scored the Netflix series Ronja the Robber’s Daughter, covered in our Ronja the Robber’s Daughter soundtrack guide.
In games, he was one of the main composers on Battlefield 1 and Battlefield V.
Johan Söderqvist Filmography
| Title | Year | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers | 2004 | Film | European Film Award nomination for Best Composer |
| Let the Right One In | 2008 | Film | European Film Award nomination for Best Composer |
| In a Better World | 2010 | Film | Directed by Susanne Bier |
| The Bridge | 2011 | TV series | One of the show’s regular composers |
| Kon-Tiki | 2012 | Film | Oscar-nominated Norwegian film |
| The Limehouse Golem | 2016 | Film | Album released by Varèse Sarabande in 2017 |
| Battlefield 1 | 2016 | Video game | Co-composed with Patrik Andrén |
| Battlefield V | 2018 | Video game | One of the main composers |
| Anatomy of a Scandal | 2022 | Netflix series | Soundtrack album released in April 2022 |
| Madame Web | 2024 | Film | Album released February 14, 2024 by Madison Gate Records |
| Ronja the Robber’s Daughter | 2024 | Netflix series | Part 2 album released in December 2025 |
| A Couple of Lies | 2026 | Netflix series | Original score |
His Madame Web work is detailed on the Madame Web soundtrack Wikipedia page.
Where to Listen to the A Couple of Lies Soundtrack?
A Couple of Lies streams exclusively on Netflix, with all four episodes available since October 30, 2026. Söderqvist’s earlier scores, including Madame Web and Anatomy of a Scandal, are listed on services such as Apple Music and Qobuz. You can find more Netflix music coverage in our Netflix soundtrack hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the A Couple of Lies soundtrack?
Johan Söderqvist composed the original score. He is also known for Let the Right One In, Kon-Tiki, Anatomy of a Scandal, and Madame Web.
When did A Couple of Lies premiere on Netflix?
The series premiered globally on October 30, 2026, with all four episodes released together.
Is there an official A Couple of Lies soundtrack album?
As of November 3, 2026, no score album or tracklist has been announced in the sources checked, including Film Music Reporter and Netflix’s newsroom.
Where can I watch A Couple of Lies?
The series streams exclusively on Netflix.
What is the original Swedish title of A Couple of Lies?
The Swedish title is Bytet.
Is A Couple of Lies based on a book?
Yes. It is adapted from Stefan Ahnhem’s novel of the same name.
What other Netflix series has Johan Söderqvist scored?
He scored Anatomy of a Scandal and Ronja the Robber’s Daughter for Netflix.