The Regime is HBO’s 2024 political satire miniseries starring Kate Winslet as an authoritarian European chancellor whose grip on power begins to unravel over the course of one year. The six-episode series aired weekly on HBO and Max from March 3 to April 7, 2024.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Regime |
|---|---|
| Type | HBO limited series, 6 episodes |
| Genre | Political Satire, Drama |
| Release Date | March 3, 2024 – April 7, 2024 (US) |
| Composer | Alexandre Desplat (episodes 1–3) and Alex Heffes (episodes 4–6) |
| Status (as of Aug 2026) | Complete as a limited series; no Season 2 has been ordered, though creator Will Tracy has not fully ruled one out |
| Where to Watch | HBO Max |
Will Tracy created, wrote, and executive produced The Regime, with Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs directing and producing episodes. Kate Winslet, Frank Rich, and Tracy Seward also serve as executive producers. Alongside Winslet, the cast includes Matthias Schoenaerts as Herbert Zubak, Andrea Riseborough as Agnes, Martha Plimpton as Judith Holt, and Hugh Grant.
Official Synopsis: An authoritarian regime is about to unravel. The story follows one year within the walls of its palace.
Score & Composer
Earlier versions of this article credited a garbled, unverifiable composer name for The Regime. That was incorrect. The series’ score was actually composed by two well-known film and TV composers working in tandem: Alexandre Desplat (Oscar winner for The Shape of Water and The Grand Budapest Hotel) scored episodes 1 through 3, while Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) took over for episodes 4 through 6. Music supervisor Lynden Campbell, known for her work on The Banshees of Inisherin, selected the series’ featured needle-drops.
Every Song (by Scene)
The most notable needle-drop moment in The Regime comes in the premiere episode:
| Episode | Song | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1, “Victory Day” | “If You Leave Me Now” (Chicago cover) | Elena Vernham (Kate Winslet) leads a musical number with backup singers at a social event, performing a cover of the 1976 Chicago hit while addressing the crowd. |
A complete, publicly documented episode-by-episode needle-drop list beyond the premiere hasn’t been compiled by music outlets as of this update, so we’re not fabricating one here. For the fullest up-to-date listing, Tunefind tracks additions as they’re confirmed.
Where to Stream
All six episodes of The Regime are available to stream on HBO Max. The score is not currently packaged as a standalone soundtrack album on Spotify or Apple Music, though the Chicago needle-drop from Episode 1 is widely available via Chicago’s own catalog.
Cast
- Kate Winslet as Elena Vernham
- Matthias Schoenaerts as Herbert Zubak
- Andrea Riseborough as Agnes
- Martha Plimpton as Judith Holt
- Hugh Grant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for The Regime?
Alexandre Desplat composed episodes 1 through 3, and Alex Heffes composed episodes 4 through 6.
What song plays in The Regime’s premiere episode?
A cover of Chicago’s “If You Leave Me Now” is performed on-screen by Kate Winslet’s character, Elena Vernham, during a social event in Episode 1, “Victory Day.”
Is The Regime getting a Season 2?
No. The Regime was designed as a six-episode limited series and has not been renewed. Creator Will Tracy has said there are no current plans for a second season, though he hasn’t completely closed the door on the idea.
How did The Regime perform for HBO?
The Regime consistently ranked among the platform’s most-watched titles during its March–April 2024 run, peaking at #2 on Max’s most-popular list the day after its premiere.
Where can I watch The Regime?
All six episodes are streaming on HBO Max.
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