Netflix's latest Danish miniseries, Secrets We Keep (Reservatet), delivers an unsettling dive into the darkness hidden behind idyllic suburban life, and the soundtrack plays a vital role in making that world feel hauntingly real. Composed by Halfdan E (best known for Borgen and Ragnarok), the score blends somber tones and emotional depth, giving every twist and reveal extra emotional weight.
With themes of class division, silence around foreign domestic workers, and institutional complicity, Secrets We Keep is as atmospheric as it is thought-provoking, and its music reflects exactly that.
Below is a complete episode-by-episode breakdown of all the songs that appear in the series.
Episode 1: The Missing One
The Reserve Main Titles – Halfdan E, USMIFKA & Nana Jacobi
Plays during the opening credits as Cecilie’s picture-perfect world is introduced.
Mother – Halfdan E & USMIFKA
Plays in the scene where Cecilie watches her son sleep after Angel’s disappearance is reported.
Tension – Halfdan E, USMIFKA & Nana Jacobi
Underscores the first neighborhood meeting as suspicions start to brew.
Episode 2: False Appearances
Narcisso – Halfdan E & USMIFKA
Plays when Katarina gossips about Angel’s “possible boyfriend” at the local gym.
Shock – Halfdan E, Nana Jacobi & Freja Hyldegaard
Plays during the discovery of Angel’s phone in Cecilie’s backyard.
Former Convict – Halfdan E & USMIFKA
Used in flashbacks to Mike’s troubled past.
Episode 3: Beneath the Surface
Darkness – Halfdan E, USMIFKA, Nana Jacobi & Freja Hyldegaard
Plays while Cecilie goes through Angel’s belongings.
Body in the Water – Halfdan E, Nana Jacobi & ASMIFKA Choir
Underscores the pivotal scene when Cecilie sees a body floating in the lake.
Haunted – Halfdan E & USMIFKA
Plays in the final moments when Cecilie confronts Rasmus.
Episode 4: The Arrangement
A Brick Through the Window – Halfdan E & USMIFKA
Plays during the protest against the treatment of au pairs.
Morning Glory – Halfdan E
A rare moment of peace as Cecilie and Katarina talk about motherhood.
Anger – Halfdan E & USMIFKA
Plays when Cecilie discovers a shocking letter from Angel to her family.
Episode 5: Unspoken
Work Song – Halfdan E & USMIFKA
Plays during a montage of Cecilie retracing Angel’s daily routines.
Dark Sky – Halfdan E
Used in a dialogue-free sequence showing the growing distance between Cecilie and her husband.
Episode 6: The Secrets We Keep
Misa – Halfdan E
Plays as Cecilie reflects on everything that happened and prepares to leave.
Misa End Titles – Halfdan E, USMIFKA & Tritonus Koret
A haunting piece that carries the weight of the finale’s revelations into the credits.
Official Soundtrack Album
The official Secrets We Keep soundtrack was released digitally on May 16, 2025. Composed entirely by Halfdan E with collaborations from USMIFKA, Nana Jacobi, and Freja Hyldegaard, the album is available on streaming platforms including:
Spotify
Amazon Music
Apple Music
Why the Soundtrack Matters
Just like the story itself, the Secrets We Keep soundtrack is quiet and calculated, never overbearing, but always effective. Every note adds to the emotional intensity, exposing the fragility behind the characters’ facades.
Whether you’re here for the mystery or the raw human drama, this soundtrack is a worthy listen and a perfect companion to a series that lingers long after the credits roll.