Original score from the 2nd season of the 2023-2025 thriller series directed by Dries Vos, starring Hugh Dennis, Janine Duvitski and Sam Palladio, produced by Eagle Eye Drama, Channel 4 and Happy Duck Films, released by Starz (USA) and Channel 4 (UK).

THE STORY: A young couple move to an upscale neighbourhood to start a family, but soon find themselves entangled in a complex web of desire and betrayal with their new neighbours.

THE SCORE: “For season 2 of The Couple Next Door I wanted to expand the sound world we created in the first season, while giving it a new emotional focus. The series is still set in the same cul-de-sac, but with an entirely new cast of characters — and Mia at the centre. For her, I composed a lullaby that became the new main theme of the season. In Season 1, voices played a crucial role — sometimes natural, sometimes heavily processed — and I wanted to continue that approach here. This time I introduced a new vocal colour: the classical soprano. Jolien De Gendt sings Mia’s lullaby in several key moments, her voice adding an intimate yet timeless quality that contrasts with the darker, psychological undercurrents of the series. Around that anchor, I shaped a sound world that blends acoustic and electronic elements: fragile piano lines, subtle strings and organ chords merge with layered synth textures and sound design. My aim was always to stay close to the characters, capturing both their tenderness and the tension and unease of the story — as if the score itself were an unseen presence in the room.” – Hannes De Maeyer

THE COMPOSER: Hannes De Maeyer is one of Belgium’s most versatile composers. After obtaining his Master’s degree in ‘Music Production’ at the School of Arts of University College Ghent, Hannes worked as an assistant to Steve Willaert, one of Belgium’s most prolific screen composers. He is best known for his collaboration with director duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, listed among ‘Variety’s 10 Directors to watch’ with their third feature Gangsta and widely known for their US debut Bad Boys for Life. His scores for Torpedo (U-235) and The Racer have been released by MovieScore Media. Hannes’ other credits include Gangstas, Immenhof – Das Abenteuer eines Sommers and Professor T.

MMS25025 THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR: SEASON 2 (Original Television Soundtrack)
Music Composed by HANNES DE MAEYER
Release date: October 24, 2025