R.J. Decker Soundtrack
R.J. Decker | |
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| Show Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Director | Robert Doherty |
| Studio | 20th Television / ABC Signature |
| Release date | 2026-09-15 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama |
| Composer(s) | Sean Callery, Sara Barone |
| Music supervisor | Kevin J. Edelman |
| Available on | ABC, Hulu |
| Cast | Scott Speedman as R.J. Decker |
About This Soundtrack
Airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu, the second season of R.J. Decker continues the television adaptation of Carl Hiaasen's beloved mystery universe. Created by Robert Doherty and starring Scott Speedman as the embattled photojournalist turned private investigator, the series blends Florida noir grit with darkly comedic edge.
The soundtrack for R.J. Decker Season 2 is anchored by an original score from four-time Emmy winner Sean Callery and composer Sara Barone, alongside licensed song curation by veteran music supervisor Kevin J. Edelman. The musical backdrop captures the sun-drenched, perilous atmosphere of South Florida, highlighted in the official season trailer by Daryl Hall & John Oates' 1981 pop-rock anthem 'Private Eyes'.
This soundtrack directory compiles every song, instrumental cue, and episode tracklist for R.J. Decker Season 2. The guide will be updated with new songs, scene descriptions, and streaming links following the premiere of each episode on ABC.
Songs by Episodes
đē Episode 1: The Point of Us Breaking
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TIMESTAMP01:08Everybody (Backstreet's Back) by Backstreet Boys
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TIMESTAMP05:34Water to Wine by Denney and The Jets
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TIMESTAMP08:31Tallahassee Lassie by The Record Company
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TIMESTAMP14:08SÃ A Todo by Indiosuave
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TIMESTAMP35:00Town and Country Taverns by Gary P. Nunn
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TIMESTAMP37:31(Rock) Superstar by Cypress Hill
Songs in Trailer
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About the Composer(s)
Sean Callery is a four-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning American composer celebrated for his iconic, adrenaline-charged scores for television and film. He is best known for scoring all nine seasons of Fox's groundbreaking thriller 24, as well as acclaimed dramas including Homeland, Marvel's Jessica Jones, Bones, and Robert Doherty's Elementary. Known for his mastery of hybrid electronic-orchestral tension and propulsive rhythm, Callery frequently collaborates with emerging composer Sara Barone. Barone, whose credits include Netflix's The Beast in Me and Fox's Grimsburg, brings refined textural orchestration and contemporary sonic layers to their joint projects. Together for ABC's R. J. Decker, Callery and Barone craft a distinct tropical noir score blending gritty swamp slide guitars, pulsating synths, and lush orchestral drama.
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Did you know?
- Private Eyes Anthem: The official trailer for Season 2 playfully utilizes the 1981 smash hit 'Private Eyes' by Daryl Hall & John Oates, referencing R.J. Decker's unconventional profession as an unlicensed private investigator in South Florida.
- Robert Doherty & Sean Callery Reunion: Showrunner Robert Doherty and composer Sean Callery previously collaborated for seven seasons on the hit CBS mystery drama Elementary, reuniting here alongside co-composer Sara Barone.
- Carl Hiaasen Mystery Roots: The series is inspired by Carl Hiaasen's 1987 novel Double Whammy, translating the author's trademark eccentric Florida characters and environmental crime mysteries to the television screen.
- Kevin J. Edelman's Curation: Music supervisor Kevin J. Edelman, known for his work on Homeland and The Blacklist, crafts an eclectic soundtrack mixing Florida indie bands, Latin grooves, and classic radio rock.
- Fast Season 2 Renewal: Following the success of its 10-episode first season in early 2026, ABC swiftly launched Season 2 in September 2026 to lead its fall crime programming slate.
Official Trailer
About the Show
In the second season of the ABC crime drama series R. J. Decker, disgraced former newspaper photojournalist turned unlicensed private investigator R. J. Decker (Scott Speedman) plunges deeper into the vibrant and perilous underbelly of South Florida. Created by Robert Doherty and inspired by Carl Hiaasen's acclaimed 1987 satirical mystery novel Double Whammy, the series balances high-stakes criminal intrigue with eccentric sun-drenched noir. In Season 2, Decker confronts a fresh wave of bizarre homicides and high-profile scams across the Everglades and Miami. Along the way, he must navigate delicate alliances with his journalist ex-wife Catherine, her police detective husband Mel, and his loyal former cellmate Wish, all while the enigmatic Emilia 'Emi' Ochoa continues to complicate his path toward redemption.
The sonic landscape of R. J. Decker Season 2 is crafted by Emmy-winning composer Sean Callery alongside frequent collaborator Sara Barone, fusing atmospheric Florida swamp guitars, slick brass, and tense orchestral rhythms. Meanwhile, veteran music supervisor Kevin J. Edelman curates a colorful blend of classic pop-rock, breezy yacht rock, and Latin-infused tropical grooves, punctuated by Daryl Hall & John Oates' iconic 1981 smash hit 'Private Eyes' featured in the official season trailer.
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