Payback Soundtrack: Payback is a six-part ITV crime drama (streaming on BritBox in the US) directed by Andrew Cumming and Jennie Darnell and written by Debbie O’Malley, produced by Jed Mercurio’s HTM Television. The series premiered in October 2023 and follows Lexie Noble (Morven Christie), who unknowingly becomes entangled in her husband’s dealings with crime lord Cal Morris (Peter Mullan) — and ends up at the center of a perilous police operation to bring him down.
Quick Facts
| Title | Payback |
| Genre | Crime Drama |
| Directors | Andrew Cumming, Jennie Darnell |
| Writer | Debbie O’Malley |
| Composer | Chris Roe |
| Network | ITV (UK); BritBox (US) |
| Episodes | 6 x 60 minutes |
| Premiere | October 2023 |
| Starring | Morven Christie, Peter Mullan, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Derek Riddell |
Score and Composer
Chris Roe composed the Payback score. He’s an Ivor Novello-nominated composer and Royal College of Music graduate whose other credits include Blue Jean (winner of the Audience Award at the Venice Film Festival), the BAFTA-winning After Love, Jed Mercurio’s Trigger Point, and the documentary Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo. Roe has scored multiple HTM Television productions, of which Payback is one.
Payback Soundtrack: Full Track List
HTM Television released the official Payback soundtrack album in December 2023. Here’s the complete, verified track list:
| # | Track | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The World Keeps Turning | 2:33 |
| 2 | A Good Man | 3:12 |
| 3 | The Deadline | 2:26 |
| 4 | Charity | 2:26 |
| 5 | For Your Own Good | 1:43 |
| 6 | Vilnius | 1:29 |
| 7 | Cal Morris | 1:09 |
| 8 | Marie | 3:00 |
| 9 | Abducted | 2:24 |
| 10 | Safe Journey | 3:20 |
| 11 | My Kids | 2:50 |
| 12 | Shell Companies | 2:20 |
| 13 | Can You Hear Me? | 1:46 |
| 14 | Puffer Jackets | 3:50 |
| 15 | Delivered | 2:55 |
| 16 | Isle of Eris | 1:23 |
| 17 | Subject On the Move | 2:22 |
| 18 | A New Life | 3:21 |
| 19 | Pier Horizon Enterprises | 2:07 |
| 20 | I Can’t Take Your Money | 3:17 |
| 21 | Daddy Died | 2:04 |
| 22 | Passports | 3:04 |
| 23 | End Credits | 0:31 |
Where to Stream
Payback is available to stream on BritBox in the US and on ITVX in the UK. Music lovers can enjoy the full Payback soundtrack on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. (External source: Film Music Reporter)
Cast
- Morven Christie as Lexie Noble
- Peter Mullan as Cal Morris
- Prasanna Puwanarajah
- Derek Riddell
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Payback soundtrack?
Chris Roe, an Ivor Novello-nominated composer whose other credits include Blue Jean, After Love, and Trigger Point, composed the original score for Payback.
How many episodes does Payback have?
Payback is a six-part series, with each episode running approximately 60 minutes.
Where can I watch Payback?
Payback aired on ITV in the UK and is available to stream on BritBox in the United States.
Is there an official Payback soundtrack album?
Yes. HTM Television released a 23-track soundtrack album of Chris Roe’s score in December 2023, available on all major digital music platforms.
What is Payback about?
Lexie Noble is unaware that her husband is laundering money for crime lord Cal Morris. When she finds out, she becomes entangled in a high-stakes police operation to take him down.
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