The Newsroom May 2026

The soundtrack of the HBO series is known for its evocative use of classical and contemporary music:

: In the episode "Contempt," a montage features an arrangement of Schubert's "Ave Maria" (though the pianist is technically reading Gounod's setting on-screen). The Newsroom

: Composed by Thomas Newman , the opening theme is a brass-heavy, aspirational orchestral piece that sets the show's idealistic tone. The soundtrack of the HBO series is known

: An analysis of the show's commitment to journalistic integrity and "truth, honesty, and equality". 3. Fictional News Segments the opening theme is a brass-heavy