Created by J Blakeson, Culprits is a British heist thriller series that premiered on Star via Disney+ (and on Hulu in the US) on November 8, 2023. After a high-stakes heist, a crew of elite criminals go their separate ways to build new, ordinary lives — until a ruthless assassin starts hunting them down one by one, and the crew must reunite to survive.
Quick Facts
| Title | Culprits |
| Creator | J Blakeson |
| Starring | Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Gemma Arterton, Eddie Izzard, Kirby Howell-Baptiste |
| Composer | Marc Canham |
| Network | Disney+ / Star (Hulu in the US) |
| Premiere date | November 8, 2023 |
| Episodes | 8 (Season 1) |
| Genre | Action, Comedy, Crime |
| Series status (2026) | No Season 2 has been officially confirmed; widely reported as functioning as a self-contained limited series |
Who Composed the Culprits Soundtrack?
Marc Canham composed the score for Culprits. He’s a British composer of music for film, TV, and video games, best known for the games Far Cry 2 (2008) and the Netflix film I Care A Lot (2020), for which he won an ASCAP award. Canham has collaborated with artists including Iggy Pop, Nathan Johnson, Philip Glass, Baaba Maal, Bryan Mantia, and Paul Hartnoll. The official score album, Culprits (Music from the TV Series), is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.
Culprits Soundtrack List (by Episode)
Here is the licensed-song tracklist for Season 1, in addition to Marc Canham’s original score. You can listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other platforms.
Episode 1: Change of Use
- Move Your Feet by Junior Senior, from the album D-D-Don’t Don’t Stop the Beat (2002)
- Hot Topic by Le Tigre, from the album Le Tigre (1999)
- The Traitor by Menahan Street Band, from the album Make the Road by Walking (2008)
- Our Lips Are Sealed by Fun Boy Three & The Specials
- Stitches by Allele, from the album Point of Origin (2005)
- Politicians In My Eyes by Death, from the album …For the Whole World to See (2009)
- Show Me Love by Robin S.
- Kulture by KetsoSA
Episode 2: Angler Fish
- Water No Get Enemy by Fela Anikúlápó Kuti, from the album Music Is the Weapon
- Kimbo by Sticky Noodles, from Krames & Morsy Are Sticky Noodles (2010)
- Trick Me by Kelis, from the album Tasty (2003)
- The Four Seasons, Concerto in E Major, “Spring” by Anthony Newman, Cho-Liang Lin & Sejong
- Ain’t That Close to Me by Night Fevers
- Keep On Movin’ by Soul II Soul, from Club Classics Vol. One (1989)
- Got by Mos Def
Episode 3: Pflegedienstleitung
- Got to Be Real by Cheryl Lynn, from her self-titled debut album (1978)
- The Less I Know The Better by Tame Impala, from Currents (2015)
- I Am the Black Gold of the Sun by Rotary Connection & Minnie Riperton, from Hey, Love (1971)
- Burn in Hell by Twisted Sister
- Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes
Episode 4: Circles in a Circle
- 3 am 7arib (I Am Fighting) by Malikah (2017)
- I Changed My Mind by Lyrics Born & The Poets of Rhythm, from Quannum’s Spectrum (1999)
- Im-Bim-Billilah by Mashrou’ Leila, from their self-titled album (2009)
- Marie Moi by Agathe & Regrets
Episode 5: Let Us Sit Bent, and Talk Straight
- 88 aka Come Down on Me by Lemon Jelly, from ’64–’95 (2005)
- La belle et le bad boy by MC Solaar, from Cinquième As (2001)
- Do You Mind? by Temzii
Episode 6: Vessels
- Love Me or Leave Me by Band of Thieves (1976)
- Nowhere To Hide by Ghostpoet, from I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep
- E Talking by Soulwax (2004)
Episode 7: This Is Our Exit
Protein (feat. Obongjayar) by Jeshi
Episode 8: A Forest
- I Am the Black Gold of the Sun by Rotary Connection & Minnie Riperton
- Ever Fallen In Love (Live, Jakki Brambles Session, 1993) by Buzzcocks
- Closer To The Stars (Remastered) by Geneva
- Lovesong by The Cure, from Disintegration (1989)
Where to Stream Culprits
Culprits Season 1 is streaming on Disney+ internationally via the Star hub, and on Hulu in the United States.
Cast
- Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Joe Petrus / David Marking (“Muscle”)
- Gemma Arterton as Dianna (“Specialist”)
- Eddie Izzard
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Culprits soundtrack?
British composer Marc Canham scored the series. He’s also known for the video game Far Cry 2 and the Netflix film I Care A Lot, for which he won an ASCAP award.
Is Culprits getting a Season 2?
No Season 2 has been officially announced as of this writing. Culprits was largely built and received as a self-contained, eight-episode limited series that resolves its main plot threads by the finale, so a renewal is considered unlikely unless Disney+ decides to revisit the story.
Where can I watch Culprits?
Internationally, Culprits streams on Disney+ via the Star hub; in the United States, it’s available on Hulu.
What is Culprits about?
A crew of elite criminals scatter after pulling off a major heist and try to build new, quiet lives — until a ruthless assassin starts picking them off one by one, forcing the crew back together to figure out who’s hunting them and why.
When did Culprits premiere?
Culprits premiered on Star via Disney+ on November 8, 2023.
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