The post about the opening credits for Game of Thrones reminded me of the opening credits for Black Sails. They are pretty solid and engaging opening credits. Putting aside the actual shows themselves, what other shows have great opening credits?
I almost forgot about [Westworld.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elkHuRROPfk) My personal favorite.
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WallopyJoeApr 17, 2026
+8
Westworld's were so f****** cool. Particularly S1 and 2. Though [seeing them all together](https://youtu.be/ispDNL1_wvg) is dope.
Have you seen the [BTS of Black Sails](https://youtu.be/LbTbGiEJ7WE)?
8
gdmfsoabrbApr 17, 2026
+4
The new Daredevil's intro is very much in the style of Westworld's. Not quite as good, though. I'll hit skip on Daredevil's, but will watch Westworld's every time.
4
ExtensionParsley4205Apr 17, 2026
+3
Severance intro is similar to Westworld as well
3
DynamiteWitLaserBeamApr 18, 2026
+3
It's great, but have you seen... [Lego Westworld](https://youtu.be/C0SL0SLBA2s?si=QT6h-v7vdXDA4UlP)?
3
LetsTryAnal_ogyApr 18, 2026
+3
That was incredible!
3
Arbor-TrapApr 17, 2026
+2
Westworld is easily the best, a mix of unsettling and wonder which perfectly fits the show
2
modssssss293jApr 18, 2026
+2
Regardless of how insane that show got they always managed to pump out really good opening credits every season
2
enigma_halApr 17, 2026
+37
Dexter
37
Faithless195Apr 17, 2026
+11
I laughed so damn hard during the intro after he has Harrison, and it's all failed/tired versions of everything. Was excellent.
11
zevonyumaxrayApr 17, 2026
+72
Peacemaker. First time I saw it I was just, "What the heck is this?"
72
mistressdizzyApr 17, 2026
+17
Same! But then it grew on me, and it became an intro I could not skip.
17
HceverharttApr 18, 2026
+3
I hated the second season song at first but it grew on me pretty quickly
3
splitcroof92Apr 18, 2026
+2
Still nowhere near as good as s1 tho and all in all still a bit if a letdown, I was so hyped to find out what they'd do
2
TehDarkRightApr 19, 2026
+1
Came here to make sure this had been listed
1
RafacusApr 17, 2026
+34
True Blood, tbh. Never skipped it.
34
JoeInMDApr 17, 2026
+10
...I wanna do bad things with you
10
EagleDreApr 18, 2026
+1
The season 5 finale song when Bill became unkillable was perfect.
“Save Yourself” by Stabbing westward
1
schleppylundoApr 17, 2026
+45
Twin Peaks may not fit the profile of most of these but if you skip the opening credits of any episode you risk not being in the right mood for it. It’s sort of meditative which is appropriate considering the guy David Lynch was.
45
Noregard86Apr 17, 2026
+6
Im on my first watch, 3 episodes left. Definitely never skip the intro, looks amazing on 4k bluray.
6
gagreelApr 18, 2026
+1
3 left of the return? The outro performances are so great too
1
Noregard86Apr 18, 2026
+1
Nope, finished the original series yesterday. Gonna watch Fire Walk with Me next and then the return.
1
gagreelApr 18, 2026
+1
So excited for you, the return is amazing. It'll feel wrong for a while until you get used to what it is, just vibe with it
1
Fine_Trainer5554Apr 18, 2026
+1
The theme is so wonderful. It transports you to another place.
1
SaintNimrodApr 17, 2026
+64
Expanse
64
GamingTitBitApr 17, 2026
+8
Subtitles : Norwegian woman singing.
But I love the Easter eggs of all the small bits changing the new planets and places included in the intro
8
sinkwiththeshipApr 18, 2026
+3
Deimos is just in little bits.
3
BigCommieMachineApr 18, 2026
+2
The language isn’t Norwegian. It is actual just complete nonsense
2
killedbygavrilo2Apr 17, 2026
+18
True Detective season 1
18
OkayAtBowlingApr 17, 2026
+18
[The Leftovers Season 2 & 3 opening](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLSH-81yT7s) is one of my all-time favorites. It perfectly communicates what the show is about in a beautiful way, and manages to be emotional and sad without being maudlin about it.
18
IFS84Apr 17, 2026
+2
I don't want to let that mystery be, that shows the shit!
2
EagleDreApr 18, 2026
+1
I actually preferred the season 2 opening.
The entire season soundtrack in season 3 was exquisite.
1
gagreelApr 18, 2026
+1
I really liked the S2/3 credits. Too bad S1 has possibly the *worst* opening credits
1
80sRockKevinApr 17, 2026
+36
Succession - That intro music is ear worm....
36
MojaveMarkApr 18, 2026
+4
Such a kick-ass tune. Can't skip it
4
QyzykApr 17, 2026
+16
The Wire
Vikings
Public Morals
16
light_to_shaddowApr 17, 2026
+5
Good call on Vikings, [it slaps.](https://youtu.be/CHoikDbTBAI?si=nifNlBHHUEDkTzZ8)
[True detective](https://youtu.be/ZRPpCqXYoos?si=814gn5ArZ1ahfX33)
[Peaky Blinders](https://youtu.be/RrxePKps87k?si=0s24DvRPVIGHCdli)
[Sopranos](https://youtube.com/shorts/T_pzGyVNua8?si=AehBZSSR_CwNDh2I)
But if I'm honest these all pale in comparison to the greats. May can I introduce you to....
[Miami Vice](https://youtu.be/OuVHkDPensg?si=j20Joz1aUykPF37M)
The [A-Team](https://youtu.be/VJhoLZlNVJE?si=i9br7R7KqYMHlpa5)
[Airwolf](https://youtu.be/ULfmowbNlK0?si=jsp5wfdCXGqrN7OT)
[Cheers](https://youtu.be/h-mi0r0LpXo?si=6U_mvFZ9clfEUPMN)
[Nightrider](https://youtu.be/oNyXYPhnUIs?si=1AHkO8xLIrcXaWMi)
And frankly the best of them all.....
[Baywatch](https://youtu.be/93uVM7iRUtk?si=B_9aLiF-SUZlZuu0)
X-Files is always good.
For less serious shows, I’ve always enjoyed The Golden Girls and The Nanny opening credits songs.
15
ohdearitsrichardiiiApr 17, 2026
+1
Gilligan's Island and Ducktales are my favourite opening credit songs
1
thatshygirl06Apr 17, 2026
+12
Welcome to derry
See
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Plotnikon2280Apr 17, 2026
+2
This is my new favorite credit sequence. It was so unexpected and just played up the vibe of the story so well. I can't wait to see what they do for next season.
2
joehagsApr 17, 2026
+11
Mad Men is kind of hard to beat.
11
Normal512Apr 17, 2026
+13
I didn't think the visuals were anything special like the two shows you mentioned, but the theme song for Firefly fits the show perfect and I always watched it. Plus, it wasn't overly long.
13
Me_be_Artful_DodgerApr 17, 2026
+12
Raised by wolves. Was not a fan of the show but it had a great opening, from the music to the artwork.
12
DasWandbildApr 17, 2026
+11
Carnivale
BSG
Deadwood
Six Feet Under
All of those early aught HBO shows (and anything Ronald D Moore touched) had banger themes
11
BrickPigApr 17, 2026
+7
Deadwood is a great one,
7
ZephypApr 18, 2026
+1
That sideboob.
1
Bob_the_brewerApr 17, 2026
+2
Oh loved Carnivale, wish they hadn't canceled it
2
pastfuturismApr 18, 2026
+1
Had to scroll way too far down to find Carnivale. Absolute beast of a title sequence, from the very fine minds at Imaginary Forces.
1
tattedpunkApr 17, 2026
+9
I always liked The Sopranos opening. Great song.
9
Abefroman12Apr 17, 2026
+10
Succession’s opening credits always got me hyped to watch a billionaire family continually stab each other in the backs.
10
DynamiteWitLaserBeamApr 18, 2026
+2
I just finished binging the entire series for the first time and can't get the theme out of my head.
2
Business_Abalone2278Apr 17, 2026
+9
Crazy ex-girlfriend season 2.
I would have given Rachel Bloom an Emmy just for the last four seconds of it
9
ixianboyApr 17, 2026
+4
One of the most perfect edits after that "Blam!" - Just long enough to start feeling a little uncomfortable but not so long as not to be very funny each time.
4
Plotnikon2280Apr 17, 2026
+10
Severance, IT: Welcome to Derry, Dark, The Expanse, For all Mankind, Westworld and FROM.
10
QBin2017Apr 18, 2026
+3
From is (and I’m actually using this one correctly) a low key masterpiece.
It sets the world up so perfectly and almost gives you a full sense of dread before the first scene even kicks in.
3
Plotnikon2280Apr 18, 2026
+3
Season 4 tomorrow lets go!!!
3
FunmachineApr 17, 2026
+15
All the Marvel Netflix shows had great opening credits. Even the ones I didn't like at first grew on me.
15
clownsinadarkforestApr 17, 2026
+8
Penny dreadfuls was always a favourite of mine
8
solarnoiseApr 17, 2026
+2
The way they timed the growl sound with Sir Malcolm's face was so good.
2
AlxanderMorningstarApr 17, 2026
+7
The cbs show EVIL has an awesome intro. Very creepy.
7
SeraphayelApr 17, 2026
+6
American Horror Story - I think they’re the best opening credits ever, changing with every new season. Unfortunately they stopped doing these.
[Freak Show](https://youtu.be/fcIscQzEElw?is=ALYLd34ZgH_0GnLe) is my favorite season so I’ll link them, but they’re all fantastic and fit the respective season. Super creepy music as well.
6
JoeInMDApr 17, 2026
+1
Had to scroll way too far for AHS!
1
Bob_the_brewerApr 17, 2026
+5
Peacemaker, Firefly, and What we do in the shadows are some of my favorites
5
QBin2017Apr 18, 2026
+2
I like your style. I’ll bring the popcorn next weekend 🤣
2
RobGrogNerdApr 17, 2026
+4
What We Do in the Shadows.
4
harshnoisebestnoiseApr 17, 2026
+12
Bojack horseman and it’s always sunny have great songs
Invincible’s cut away is so good
Dtf St Louis has a lovely tune, as a new show
I could reel off a shit load of anime, but it’s fair to say that almost every anime opening theme is a banger.
12
LulumaciaApr 17, 2026
+2
Always Sunny? Even the cast acknowledge that no one actually watches the intro.
2
harshnoisebestnoiseApr 17, 2026
+2
I f****** love it, it’s so joyful and whimsical, and I know that once it ends I’m going head first into chaos.
2
JohnCavil01Apr 17, 2026
+1
I do everytime. I was born and raised in Philly and I was just starting high school when Season 1 premiered and I happened to catch it on FX. Because of when it was filmed that intro is like a little time capsule for me and since I haven’t lived in Philly for about 13 years now it gives me a little slice of home.
And the unique Christmas special one can even bring a little bitty twingy tear to my eye when I watch it each year.
1
mmbg78Apr 17, 2026
+1
Same from Philly the shots of the Linc and South Street make me homesick
1
JohnCavil01Apr 17, 2026
+1
Such a shame what’s become of South Street in the years since. Really adds to the nostalgia that it looks like it did right before the rot started to really set in.
1
mmbg78Apr 17, 2026
+1
Go Birds
1
gagreelApr 18, 2026
+1
Love the *DTF St Louis* intro. Slow mo Bateman in the spotlight doing beware, Harbour dancing in the LED wall, ethereal Cardellini obscured and out of focus. What a great (and strange) show. A real naked view of loneliness and connection.
1
Pugilist12Apr 17, 2026
+4
The Wire. Each season you get a new cover of the same great song, some new clips are added in, and then you get the quote of the day at the end.
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ohdearitsrichardiiiApr 17, 2026
+3
Animated Batman
3
XXxRedrumxXXApr 17, 2026
+4
Maybe I missed it but Battlestar Galactica. Bear McCreary’s vocals and the little visual preview of the episode inserted into the opening was something I never skipped, even on rewatches.
4
ExtensionParsley4205Apr 17, 2026
+3
[Halt and Catch Fire](https://youtu.be/yD_kCKiSkoI?si=hyc6jUaRw1ptNenT) still has one of my favourite opening credits sequences of all time.
3
GreenfieldfoxApr 17, 2026
+3
Most the best have already been mentioned but I’ll add Daredevil, Animal Kingdom, and the Disney+ Star Wars intro (short but good).
3
Batman1985yulApr 17, 2026
+3
Say what you want about Daredevil. But the opening of that is pretty dope.
3
sacredblasphemiesApr 18, 2026
+1
The new Disney+ version's opening just isn't as good. Show is great, though!
1
RobcobesApr 17, 2026
+3
The A Team. Best Opening Ever!
3
christmastree47Apr 17, 2026
+3
All the variations of CSI's
3
BrickPigApr 17, 2026
+3
Severence
3
karmammothtuskApr 17, 2026
+3
Severance, one of the best opening credits of any current show. Iconic music that perfectly complements the visual effects.
3
OkayAtBowlingApr 18, 2026
+2
Oh yeah how did I forget about Severance, I love that intro! Both seasons are great but I slightly prefer the first one just for being a little more cohesive.
2
whyamionthissiteApr 17, 2026
+3
I still enjoyed the show but Star Trek Voyager’s theme music was way better than the show itself.
3
caligaris_cabinetApr 17, 2026
+3
Going with a classic but the original Twilight Zone.
3
KnukApr 17, 2026
+3
[American Gods](https://vimeo.com/210821729) remains my favorite, the visuals is what I remember the most about that show, not just in the intro.
The new Apple series, Margo's Got Money Troubles, has a creative & whimsical opening credits sequence.
2
BenzenerApr 17, 2026
+2
Justified's got a pretty good one
2
mohirlApr 17, 2026
+2
Bad Sisters
2
kristinL356Apr 17, 2026
+2
The Bad Sisters s1 opening even hit differently after a certain episode. They were incredible.
2
NiSiSuinegEhtApr 17, 2026
+2
Fringe, especially the AU episodes.
2
TheLostSkellytonApr 17, 2026
+2
The 2014 BBC version of The Three Musketeers has [opening credits that get you hyped even when the episode is meh.](https://youtu.be/J9xVd_T_xPA?si=nGRSglCTpJQ8dLek)
2
red_fuelApr 17, 2026
+2
Batman The Animated Series
2
Ok-Caterpillar1611Apr 17, 2026
+2
American horror story Coven and Freakshow both had great opening credits.
2
TummyDrumsApr 17, 2026
+2
Hell on Wheels had a banger of a theme song, and the visuals with the flames, cigar smoke and black background was great.
2
DJ1066Apr 17, 2026
+2
Just purely based on the theme tunes, both being particular earworms, I'll throw both *Defenders of The Earth* and the anime *Outlaw Star* into the proverbial ring.
DOTE- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nblpob8gyzs
Outlaw Star- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3gI-E_vqVA
A special mention goes for the intro to G1 Transformers s3. The amount of animation details crammed into 30 odd seconds is wonderful, how it goes from Metroplex and Trypticon brawling, to the rings of a planet focusing in on Wheelie's wheel then merging to Galvatron's gun barrel, all in the space of like 5 seconds. Beautiful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2wl45PYWxI
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RedditConsciousnessApr 18, 2026
+2
Oh we're talking anime? [Martian Successor Nadesico's opening](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efxr8CX6aXU) is a bop.
2
enforcetheworldApr 17, 2026
+2
Smallville is a personal favorite. The shots showing the awesome special effects and practical stunts interspersed with the actors standing CW-esque PLUS the banger of a theme song? Perfect to me.
2
Brother_FarsideApr 18, 2026
+2
Daredevil.
2
ElectricalDark8280Apr 18, 2026
+2
Peacemaker is hands down my favorite to watch.
2
818488899414Apr 18, 2026
+2
M.A.S.H. You'll be whistling or humming that tune for hours.
2
sdjsfan4everApr 18, 2026
+2
*True Detective* season 1
2
Calvinball12Apr 18, 2026
+2
Turn: Washington’s Spies has my favorite opening credits. Really cool music and animation depicting colonial espionage tactics.
2
QBin2017Apr 18, 2026
+2
“Believe it or not I’m walking on air, I never……”
2
FromYourHomePhoneApr 18, 2026
+2
Firefly
It's short, but the song absolutely nails the whole essence and feel of the show.
2
Upbeat_Tension_8077Apr 17, 2026
+2
I always loved the graphics/footage and music of The Americans' intro
2
Ok-Nothing-4737Apr 17, 2026
+1
Outlander.
1
m_PonyApr 17, 2026
+1
okokok hear me out
[Seven Days](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jtmglD1iGg)
1
RedditConsciousnessApr 18, 2026
+1
Underrated show in general. Maybe the opening is underrated too.
The Simpsons. Set the tone for the show. You would hear the intro and know what you were in for.
I would also put futurama and family guy in that vein as well.
Plus the simpsons is pretty iconic. I would guess anyone could pick out the simpsons theme.
1
cigrApr 17, 2026
+1
Lost. Simple and brief.
1
get_schwiftyApr 17, 2026
+1
Lost was a total gamechanger
1
NightMan197879Apr 17, 2026
+1
Knight Rider. I still want one of those red light bars on the grille of my car.
1
khajiitidancepartyApr 17, 2026
+1
Vikings and Gentleman Jack
1
guybrushguyApr 17, 2026
+1
I love the opening credits to shrinking. What a great song. I never skip it.
1
CLouiseKApr 17, 2026
+1
Homeland
True Blood
1
AttemptedMonkeyApr 17, 2026
+1
Jack Ryan, but only from season 2.
1
NovarikuApr 17, 2026
+1
Surprised no one mentioned banhsee
1
NikclelApr 17, 2026
+1
The [Weeds](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-FNIuebQ1A) intro was so perfect
1
Komorebi_LJPApr 17, 2026
+1
Lots of anime
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RedditConsciousnessApr 18, 2026
+1
Name one per decade that you like going back as far as you can.
2020s [DanDaDan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4na2opArGY) (this will be performed live by Creepy Nuts tomorrow night at Coachella)
2010s [Promised Neverland](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB2t5y7ujlg)
2000s [.hack//sign](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpOdFxTC8ZQ)
1990s [Escaflowne](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4FnAOg6N5c)
1980s [Ranma 1/2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DlT1yI7CSM)
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MicromuffieApr 17, 2026
+1
Silo.
https://youtu.be/AJlOS6ZeIcA?si=EGUpjJXExwCl5x8c
Reminds me so much of Westworld and I'm surprised no one has said it yet.
1
TriscuitCrackerApr 17, 2026
+1
[Gargoyles](https://youtu.be/2xGeSso_45Y?si=5oeKdnufGmpYeQwq) by the great Carl Johnson
[Gargoyles version with Keith David voiceover](https://youtu.be/CjI0TdvVbqI?si=HDp7fSsvf-suuxZn)
1
SoCalThrowAway7Apr 17, 2026
+1
Anime has so many good ones
1
Dapper_Recognition50Apr 18, 2026
+1
Dexter
1
Seyi_OgundeApr 18, 2026
+1
Kris Kuksi was the inspiration for The Black Sails open.
OP you should check out his artwork
Outlander changes the song and the scenes shown for the context of where the characters are- they add a french verse when in Paris, for instance, and losign the bagpipes after the rebellion is crushed.
Pluribus has a great theme song.
1
HceverharttApr 18, 2026
+1
I never skipped the opening credits for Bojack. That theme song was just too damn good.
1
CatLikeThief44Apr 18, 2026
+1
Hell on Wheels
1
nomorepumpkinsApr 18, 2026
+1
Desperate housewives
1
FrenchEighty69Apr 18, 2026
+1
I had to be told that in Bob's Burgers the store next door changes every time, always a pun. Always keep an eye out for it now. I wish they kept it throughout the episode but, sadly, it's up for rent.
1
QBin2017Apr 18, 2026
+1
Dexter always made me so hungry for breakfast foods.
1
FaceMcShootieApr 18, 2026
+1
Regular Show
*’BWEEEEEEEEM’*
1
AutomaticAstigmaticApr 18, 2026
+1
Batman of the Future/Batman Beyond
The theme song for a kids cartoon has no right to be that good.
1
GoredonTheDestroyerApr 18, 2026
+1
*The Transformers,*
*More Than Meets the Eye!*
*Autobots wage their battle to destroy,*
*The evil forces of the Decepticons!*
*The Transformers,*
*Robots in Disguise!*
1
supernerd314Apr 18, 2026
+1
does anime count? erased.
1
stevemillionsApr 18, 2026
+1
Mad Men’s titles fit the show perfectly
1
aapkonijnApr 18, 2026
+1
Johnny Quest!
1
Siggi_StarduustApr 18, 2026
+1
My favourites all seem to be done by the [same band](https://youtu.be/p2GikVQXvf0?si=YAwxDmSHisC-Uzk7)
1
SunsetFlareApr 18, 2026
+1
Severance
1
TheRagnaBladeApr 18, 2026
+1
Shogun!
1
ContinuumGuyApr 18, 2026
+1
Let's go with a show that wasn't very good but had great credits: [Powerless](https://youtu.be/w5b7tt9cb1w?si=xV1qQaYMdqEh0r2m). The short lived series, for those who don't remember, was about ordinary people trying to sell safety products in the DC Universe.
1
SkullLeaderApr 18, 2026
+1
Westworld
Star Trek: Discovery
The Expanse
Babylon 5 but they were different each of its five seasons, I think the 4th season was the best of them
1
StarktheGuatApr 18, 2026
+1
Rome. The theme song is goated as well
1
sspeakeasyApr 18, 2026
+1
Mission Impossible TV Series was always different.
https://youtu.be/pPTCOLbLWxM?si=qU580O_QmHwqg567
1
wengeliteApr 18, 2026
+1
My Crazy Ex Girlfriend
1
Mr_XcXApr 18, 2026
+1
Teen Wolf opening credits I never skipped 🤣
1
debruehe6 days ago
+1
Rubicon
1
Unhappy_Arugula_21546 days ago
+1
The Expanse
1
clubisak6 days ago
+1
Better Call Saul. That intro song is great and I love the way the visuals gradually degrade over the course of the series
1
DJBeRight6 days ago
+1
Arcane!!!
1
Willowy4 days ago
+1
Some kids shows have great themes;
Phineas and Ferb
Fairly Oddparents
Animaniacs
Bear in the Big Blue House (Goodbye Song too)
Electric Company
many others...
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