Best 2025 TV Shows for score quality

#1 The Beast In Me
5.0

The score earns strong praise for its haunting synth textures and for supporting the thriller’s unease without overwhelming the performances.

Pros: plot clarity, series finale quality

Cons: family friendliness, age appropriateness

#2 Spartacus: House of Ashur
5.0

The sweeping score is praised for instantly transporting the viewer back into the ludus and restoring the franchise atmosphere.

Pros: episode structure, finale satisfaction

Cons: makeup quality, family friendliness

#3 Amadeus
4.5

One review identifies the classical score as a standout strength that adds emotional depth and authenticity even when the narrative falters.

Pros: finale satisfaction, acting quality

Cons: renewal interest, family friendliness

#4 What It Feels Like For A Girl, Season 1
4.2

The score gets a smaller but positive mention for using opera to sharpen a dramatic scene. Music choices generally deepen the show’s heightened emotional atmosphere.

Pros: genre satisfaction, main cast performance

Cons: family friendliness, violence level

#5 Pluribus, Season 1
4.0

The choral-leaning score and use of silence fit the collective premise well. One dissenting review finds the music less captivating than a major sci-fi comparison point.

Pros: dialogue quality, franchise connection

Cons: season finale quality, finale satisfaction

#6 The Abandons
2.5

Music receives little discussion overall. One YouTube review likes the score, while another critic includes the music among the production’s major mistakes.

Pros: cast chemistry, renewal interest

Cons: episode structure, character consistency

#7 Summerwater, Season 1
2.0

The score is described as part of the show’s threatening atmosphere, but not in flattering terms. The Guardian calls it a shimmering whine, matching the broader irritation with the mood-making.

Pros: supporting cast performance, season finale quality

Cons: season pacing, humor