Series Premiering November 14, 2026 on BBC One & iPlayer
UpcomingThe prequel espionage thriller will broadcast weekly on BBC One and stream on BBC iPlayer. Check out the verified teaser tracks below. Episodic music breakdowns will update as each episode airs.
Official Trailer Theme Songs
2 TracksOfficial Honey Teaser Trailer
The 'Killing Eve' Connection: Carolyn Martens in 1982
Prequel OriginsUncovering the Early Career of an MI6 Legend
Throughout four seasons of the acclaimed thriller Killing Eve, MI6 Russia desk head Carolyn Martens (immortalized by Fiona Shaw) remained the show's most enigmatic and ruthlessly pragmatic figure. Dropping cryptic references to undercover assignments in Moscow, liaisons with KGB handlers, and dangerous postings across divided Europe, her formative years were a puzzle that captivated fans worldwide.
Honey steps directly into that mythology. Set in East Berlin in 1982, the prequel tracks a 24-year-old Carolyn operating deep undercover under the alias Martha Schmitt. Portrayed by Ann Skelly (The Nevers), young Carolyn is brilliant, unconventional, and reckless, navigating counter-espionage operations alongside veteran British handler Graham Anderson (Rory Kinnear) while caught in an unpredictable alliance with charismatic CIA operative Kurt Fischer (Nate Mann). Produced by Sid Gentle Films and written by BAFTA-nominated creator Emma Moran (Extraordinary), the six-part drama injects dark humor, stylish period suspense, and psychological grit into Carolyn's origin story.
Cold War Berlin & The 1980s Soundtrack Identity
Musical ContextSynth-Pop Paranoia, Neue Deutsche Welle, and Underground Energy
East Berlin in 1982 was a city of stark contradictions: monolithic Soviet architecture, razor-wire border checkpoints, and pervasive Stasi surveillance on one side; illicit pirate radio frequencies, contraband cassettes, and underground youth subcultures on the other. Honey harnesses this atmospheric tension through a bold, propulsive soundtrack that mirrors the era's geopolitical friction.
The music supervisor team contrasts cold, clinical post-punk baselines and vintage analog synthesizers with high-energy Anglo-American new wave and Germany's defining Neue Deutsche Welle explosion. Songs like Nena's anti-nuclear pop phenomenon “99 Luftballons” reflect the simmering nuclear anxiety of early 1980s Europe, while Blondie's electro-disco anthem “Call Me” underscores Carolyn's audacious, rule-breaking approach to high-stakes undercover intelligence.
Broadcast Schedule & Weekly Tracklist Updates
BBC One & iPlayerTracking Every Song Across Season 1
Honey premieres in the United Kingdom on Saturday, November 14, 2026, broadcasting weekly on BBC One and dropping as a full-series box set on BBC iPlayer for on-demand streaming.
As each episode airs, SoundTrack OST will update this page with complete song placements, exact scene timing badges, artist credits, and links to official 30-second audio previews across streaming platforms.
| Episode | Air Date (BBC One) | Music Coverage Status |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: "Martha" | November 14, 2026 | Tracklist & Scene Cues Updating at Broadcast |
| Episode 2: "Stasi Shadows" | November 21, 2026 | Tracklist & Scene Cues Updating at Broadcast |
| Episode 3: "Checkpoint" | November 28, 2026 | Tracklist & Scene Cues Updating at Broadcast |
| Episode 4: "Double Agent" | December 5, 2026 | Tracklist & Scene Cues Updating at Broadcast |
| Episode 5: "Wiretap" | December 12, 2026 | Tracklist & Scene Cues Updating at Broadcast |
| Episode 6: "The Defector" (Finale) | December 19, 2026 | Tracklist & Scene Cues Updating at Broadcast |