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Composers Innovate for Emmy-Contending Shows
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Jon Burlingame · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 2, 2026
Key points
- Composers are finding innovative ways to convey character and emotion in longform TV.
- Shows like 'Murderbot,' 'Pluribus,' and 'Spider-Noir' are standout examples of this trend.
- Apple TV's 'Murderbot' features composer Amanda Jones, known for her work with co-creator Paul Weitz.
- Each show uses unique scoring techniques to enhance storytelling and audience connection.
- The efforts of these composers are being recognized as Emmy-contending work.
This season's Emmy-contending shows have seen composers use creative and original methods to capture character and emotion across longform TV. Standout efforts include 'Murderbot,' 'Pluribus,' and 'Spider-Noir.' For Apple TV's 'Murderbot,' composer Amanda Jones brought her experience from previous collaborations to the project. Each series has pushed the boundaries of traditional scoring techniques to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
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