Showstoppers, Showstarters: My Top 10 Television Intros

You’re sitting in the library, quietly not studying. All around you are towers of faded-yellow books, standing–leaning–in ways that aren’t full-on Pisa, but definitely precarious. Suddenly, a familiar tune finds its way to your ears despite the drone of far-off conversation. You know this song, of course you do, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. And then you do, of course you do, because how could you forget? It’s time to start the show.

10. Justified
“Long Hard Times to Come,” by Gangstagrass

9. Community
“At Least It Was Here,” by The 88

8. The Killing
Theme music by We Fell to Earth

7. Parks and Recreation
Theme music by Gaby Moreno

6. Battlestar Galactica
Theme music by Richard Gibbs and Bear McCreary

5. The Walking Dead
Theme music by Bear McCreary

4. Stargate SG-1
Theme music by Joel King Goldsmith

3. American Horror Story
Theme music by Cesar Davila-Irizarry and Charlie  Clouser

2. Homeland
“Terminal 7,” by Tomasz Stanko

1. Game of Thrones
Theme music by Ramin Djawadi


What are your favorite showstarters? Drop a link in the comments section below!

3 thoughts on “Showstoppers, Showstarters: My Top 10 Television Intros”

  1. GAH! Game of Thrones and Battlestar Galactica up there, yeses! Hmm, as for me, some of the most recognizable of mine have to be Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, The X-Files, Dr. Who, and of course, Pokemon. However, there is one that falls in its own category–one I wish didn’t exist: Captain Planet (the ending theme song)

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