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Catherine Zeta-Jones Hunts Assasins in Amazon Thriller 'Kill Jackie'

The eight-part revenge series features a stacked soundtrack with tunes from Bad Bunny, Ladyhawke, and The Prodigy.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Catherine Zeta-Jones is taking center stage in Amazon's adrenaline-fueled revenge thriller *Kill Jackie*. The eight-episode series arrived in its entirety on October 2, 2026, delivering a sleek, action-packed spectacle for fans of tense cat-and-mouse dramas. The show draws its story from Nick Harkaway's hit novel *The Price You Pay*. Zeta-Jones steps into the shoes of Jackie Price, a wealthy art dealer whose high-flying world crashes down when she learns a team of professional hitmen has been contracted to end her life. Refusing to play the victim, Jackie turns the tables on her would-be assassins, launching a proactive mission to eliminate them first.

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Supporting Zeta-Jones throughout her dangerous campaign is a stacked roster of talented actors. The drama features standout performances from Daniel Ings, Darci Shaw, and Sidse Babett Knudsen. Viewers will also spot Christine Adams, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Julian Barratt, Sebastian Armesto, and Hattie Hook bringing key characters to life in the eight-part saga. To complement the fast-paced suspense on screen, the production leaned heavily on a dynamic audio identity. Film composer Matteo Zingales scored the series, bringing deep atmospheric tension to Jackie’s battles. Zingales previously built his sound credentials scoring titles like *Not Suitable For Children*, *In Limbo*, and *The Hunter*.

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Who created the Kill Jackie soundtrack?

The series kicks off with a signature musical piece created exclusively for the show. New Zealand artist Ladyhawke wrote and performed the official theme song, titled "The Price You Pay," nodding directly to the title of Harkaway's original book. The custom anthem establishes a sharp, energetic vibe right from the opening titles. In addition to the tailored score and theme, every chapter of the series is packed with major commercial needle drops. The soundtrack incorporates heavy-hitting cuts across various genres, featuring music from Latin superstar Bad Bunny alongside iconic electronic sounds from The Prodigy. The premiere episode alone establishes an eclectic tone with its song selections. Viewers tuning into episode one hear legendary bossa nova melodies like Antônio Carlos Jobim's "The Girl From Ipanema" alongside modern club hits such as "Eat Your Man" by Dom Dolla and Nelly. Together, these tracks fuel the pulse of Jackie's fight to stay alive.

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When was Kill Jackie released?
All eight episodes of Kill Jackie were released on Amazon on October 2, 2026.
Who wrote the theme song for Kill Jackie?
Musician Ladyhawke wrote and recorded the theme song 'The Price You Pay' specifically for the series.