The latest German sci-fi from the house of Netflix, Cassandra, has been a hit with the viewers and the critics. Telling the story of how a robot goes rogue and puts a family’s life in danger, Cassandra provides a commentary on the rapid spread of artificial intelligence in a thought-provoking way.
Besides providing a sinister story on how, after years of being deactivated, Cassandra, a smart-home robot who gets reactivated and wreaks havoc on the new family in the house, Cassandra also offers insights into how women had to struggle throughout generations to save their children.
While Cassandra’s acts in the show seem vengeful and scary, when the entire story unfolds, the audience is bound to feel for her as well. What also works in favor of the great storyline is the soundtrack that the show uses. Right from the background music to the specific songs that play at specific moments, Cassandra’s soundtrack is a real treasure trove.
Cassandra Soundtrack
Cassandra features a mixture of German and English songs and also features original music by Mathieu Lamboley. Here is a list of all the songs that are heard throughout the show:
- Du bist nicht allein by Roy Black
- Get Away by Tony K
- Summer Wine by Nancy Sinatra, Lee Hazlewood
- Wonderland by Reem
- Bad Energy by Reem
- Lie by Reem
- You Showed Me by The Turtles
- Lead the Way by Reem
- Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars
- Trips by Reem
- Villain (feat. Reem) by Tony K
- Plastic Hearts by Miley Cyrus
- Break My Heart by Dua Lipa
- Higher by Reem
- Fata Morgana by Nina Chuba
- eehhhyyy by Zartmann, Drumla, Dauner
- No Problem by Tony K
- Human by Rag'n'Bone Man
Besides these songs, the original soundtrack also includes themes like
- Opening Title
- Cassandra
- Escape
- The Wake Up
- Exploring the House
- The Slides Revelation
- Tears
- Horst
- Cassandra in Mission
- Hidden Room
- Sisters
- The Experiment
- Oven
- Kathie & Fynn
- Anger
- Threat
- Birth
These themes serve as the original BGM, which further elevates the story and adds more tension to the already tight and tense storyline. The themes are connected to specific characters and situations, which make them personal and convey the importance of the intensity of the scene or the person.
More on Cassandra
Cassandra premiered on Netflix on February 6, 2025. A German sci-fi thriller, Cassandra has 6 episodes, and all the episodes were dropped together, giving the viewers a chance to binge.
Given its suspenseful premise, Cassandra makes a good watch, especially for people who like dark sci-fi stories. Besides the music and the plot, the actors also help in making the show a compelling watch.
Cassandra features actors like
- Lavinia Wilson as Cassandra, the robot who takes over the house
- Michael Klammer as David Prill, husband of Samira and father to their two children
- Mina Tander as Samira Prill, mother to the Prill children who has her own trauma because of her sister Kathy’s suicide
- Franz Hartwig as Horst Schmitt, Cassandra’s husband when she used to be a woman
- Pina Kühr as Birgit, Cassandra’s best friend who has an affair and a child with Horst
Besides them, other cast members include Mary Tölle, Karen Dahmen, Simon Fabian, and Loredana Linglauf, to name a few.
Cassandra can be streamed on Netflix.
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