When Butterfly dropped all six episodes on Amazon Prime Video this August, it wasn’t just the espionage drama and explosive action that caught viewers’ attention. The series, led by Daniel Dae Kim and Reina Hardesty, carved out space as both a gripping spy thriller and a surprisingly emotional story about family, betrayal, and second chances. But if you’ve binged the season, you already know the soundtrack slaps just as hard as the fight scenes.
Let’s break down the cast, the music, and why Butterfly might be one of Prime’s most addictive originals of the year.
Who created Butterfly?
The series comes from Steph Cha and Ken Woodruff, with Woodruff also serving as showrunner. Based on Arash Amel’s graphic novels, Butterfly embraces the stylish, globe-trotting feel of a modern spy epic while staying rooted in a messy, human father-daughter relationship.
All six episodes dropped on August 13, 2025, a binge-watch model that suits the show’s cliffhanger-heavy storytelling.
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Who composed the Butterfly soundtrack?
The score comes courtesy of Curtis Green (Dug Days, Zootopia+) and Min He (Rift, Princess Eun Hwa). Their work underpins the suspenseful chases and tense reunions with a blend of cinematic strings and moody electronic textures. It’s the kind of score that sneaks up on you minimal when it needs to be, propulsive when the action erupts.
What songs appear in Butterfly?
Beyond the score, Butterfly knows how to drop a needle at just the right moment. Think The Killers blasting during a chase sequence or BLACKPINK ramping up Rebecca’s swagger. These aren’t random picks; they amplify the show’s stylish, high-energy vibe while also rooting scenes in character emotion.
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Here’s the episode-by-episode breakdown:
Episode 1
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“Mr. Brightside” – The Killers
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“I Want It That Way” – Backstreet Boys
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“Pretty Savage” – BLACKPINK
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“Dancing Queen” – ABBA
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“Ur Special To Me” – Artemas
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“Hold Me Down” – Ted Park
Episode 2
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“Walking On Sunshine” – Katrina & The Waves
Episode 3
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“The World Without You” – Tempest
Episode 4
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“Sagwa” – Jacqui
Episode 5
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“Unforgettable” – Pearl Sisters
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“Sticks & Stones” – Loren
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“God’s Menu” – Stray Kids
Episode 6
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“Folsom Prison Blues” – Johnny Cash
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“It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over” – Lenny Kravitz
The mix leans on nostalgia (Backstreet Boys, ABBA), global K-pop hits (BLACKPINK, Stray Kids), and timeless classics (Johnny Cash, Lenny Kravitz). That variety mirrors the show’s themes the clash of old scars with new beginnings.
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