Treme

2010

Treme

8.3 | TV-MA | en | Drama

Tremé takes its name from a neighborhood of New Orleans and portrays life in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane. Beginning three months after Hurricane Katrina, the residents of New Orleans, including musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and other New Orleanians struggle to rebuild their lives, their homes and their unique culture.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP5 ...To Miss New Orleans

Dec. 29,2013

Davis gets a "job job;" Colson gets his transfer too little too late. Batiste runs into a couple of old Mardi Gras friends; LaDonna and the boys do Mardi Gras day; Bernette and Sofia salute Creighton and carry out their Mardi Gras tradition; LP Everett experiences his second Mardi Gras in a row. Annie butts heads with Marvin Frey in the studio. Hidalgo cashes out - but pays it forward.

EP4 Sunset on Louisianne

Dec. 22,2013

Batiste receives bad news in the band room; Bernette receives a surprise but helpful package; Lambreaux receives a blessing. Davis reaches a mid-life milestone; Delmond plays a song for his Daddy; Annie gives in to her manager. Colson pays a visit to his boys on their home turf; Hidalgo does some digging on McAlary's behalf. L.P. Everett returns to New Orleans and finds he has fans in unexpected places.

EP3 Dippermouth Blues

Dec. 15,2013

Desautel brings in the New Year with Davis and Jacques; Davis embarks on a mission to bring music back to Rampart St. Batiste gets a taste of Hollywood South; Annie gets the message "loud and clear" from her manager Marvin Frey. Delmond is inspired to work on a new piece. Lambreaux goes for a night out and over does it. LaDonna takes Alcide and Randall to visit her momma in Baton Rouge. Bernette wants to proceed with a case against Orleans Parish Prison; Colson wants to tell all that he knows.

EP2 This City

Dec. 08,2013

Lambreaux takes Davina on a tour of his old neighborhood. Violence in the streets finds its way into Batiste's classroom. Desautel learns the hard way what's in a name; Bernette learns all is not as it should be at Orleans Parish Prison when she meets the parents of a deceased inmate. Annie takes in a show at One Eyed Jacks; takes home the lead singer. Delmond turns down a gig to be close to home and family. Tensions at work translate to tensions at home for Colson and Bernette. Hidalgo takes McAlary on a dinner date to talk business; LaDonna has a dinner date of her own with Lambreaux.

EP1 Yes We Can

Dec. 01,2013

Batiste helps a student in a sticky situation. Lambreaux teaches LaDonna the true meaning of "Mighty Kootie Fiyo." Hidalgo meets musician turned activist Davis McAlary. Sonny goes to "see a man about a horse," instead finds trouble. Manager Marvin Frey questions Annie's ambitions; she questions his intentions. Delmond gigs with the great Ellis Marsalis. No longer on the Avenue, Desautel is stumped about what to call her new restaurant. Colson asks to be transferred to a new district. Sofia votes yes to her mother's new living arrangement. Bernette bails out a friend. Obama is elected.

8.3 | TV-MA | en | Drama | More Info

Released: 2010-04-11 | Released Producted By: Blown Deadline Productions , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.hbo.com/treme

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Cast

Khandi Alexander , Rob Brown , Chris Coy

Director

George Pelecanos

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Cast

Khandi Alexander

as LaDonna Batiste-Williams

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Rob Brown

as Delmond Lambreaux

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Chris Coy

as L.P. Everett

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Reviews

How Lee Fuq A fantastic series really that will take you deep into the culture of New Orleans, paying tribute to its culture - from music to food to ... - every step of the way. They, in my humble opinion, really suceeded at portraying all shades of life in a way that will grip you, and let you feel the pain, the joy, and the general atmosphere of one of the greatest cities on earth, introducing you to some of the most fantastic music that originated there, and letting you feel the desperation that has resulted from the developments post-hurricane Katrina, which endangers (to this day) all the city has stood for, and today, luckily, still stands for. Fantastic actors; Fantastic writing; Fantastic sounds; Fantastic pictures; Fantastic series. Shame on HBO for cutting it short. Haven't they learned anything? Public opinion should never result in diminishing artistic integrity, and it is my humble opinion that history will show them that taking a part of this story from us forever was a grave mistake. Well; it's done now, and luckily we have what we have. Find it, watch it, and if you can find the cash, buy it. Everybody involved deserves it. My respect they, - obviously -, have. I'll cherish it forever.

jfcthejock I've watched Treme up to episode three already, and I must say its addictive to watch just like The Wire and The Sopranos. The characters seem to work so well, and the writing of David Simon is evident with many scenes and even the way the characters of New Orleans speak. Treme is set three months after the city of New Orleans was hit by hurricane Katrina, and the subsequent flooding of the city followed. Many people are still missing, and have not been found or recovered. Some houses still have dead bodies inside them, and water and electricity to some areas seems to be a luxury to some.We meet a range of characters, from down on their luck musicians who are looking for their next gig to make ends meet with their bills to property owners still awaiting for insurance to pay out on their homes or businesses. We see the sense of hope lost, with nothing really around helping the people of the city off their knees. We see quite authentic sets, even parts of the city still obviously affected by the flooding. As families search for brothers, sisters and even mothers who are still to be found since the flooding.The soundtrack of Treme, is loyal to the idea of original music of New Orleans. The Blues and Jazz is what makes New Orleans so original, the music, the atmosphere, the culture all of it. We are hit with a range of emotions watching Treme. Anger at how the government reacted to the disaster and how they just made it worse, sympathy for those who lost during the floods, and shock at the state of the city and how the people in it are treated by the police and the rest of the government. The sets are authentic of the city, and state of authority is obvious to be not working. Although i'm only at episode three now, the rest of this series is keeping me interested in the characters and their plight.

walshbuckeye I think HBO is still looking for new era of blockbuster shows that they need to replace previous blockbusters like "The Sopranos", "The Wire", "Six Feet Under", "Sex and the City", etc. I don't think "Treme" reaches that far but it's a good start (but you never know). I have a feeling "Boardwalk Empire" will be the show that "reaches".No, it's not "The Wire" but it definitely has some of the same qualities. Urban life/culture, government incompetence/corruption, personal drama etc.The story line does a real good job of making New Orleans come alive. The music, the sights, the food all make the story just go.It does have it's flaws. I think it glorifies New Orleans to the point of where the viewer (that's not from NO or SE Louisiana) feels that New Orleans is the only place that has it's own quirky charm and culture. And they are plenty of cities that have their own cool way of life. Character development could be better. Steve Zahn's character can be distracting at times with his scheming and juvenile behavior. They need to explore more into Wendell Pierce, Melissa Leo, and Kim Dickens. Personally, I think Michiel Huisman needs to go. He comes off as your typical arrogant Eurotrash musician type that does too much cocaine, drinks too much, and is a total control freak. It wouldn't upset me if they scrapped the whole Sonny-Annie storyline(even though Lucia Micarelli is VERY talented). To me, those two really add nothing to the show.I do agree with some that there maybe too much music vs actual dialog.Overall I really like it and will continue to tune in. I don't think it will be a smash with the folks with Golden Globes or the Emmys (but I could be wrong) but HBO likes it enough for a second season. I am an American History junkie that was looking forward to "The Pacific" (Huge Disappointment) and instead got hooked into "Treme".

donita51 I have never been to New Orleans, and while watching this show, I wish I had. What a place it must have been before Katarina struck...I was hooked on this show from the start, seeing it not as a series, but as a long, rambling epic, saluting the glorious past of the Crescent City, its (still) unbelievable music, its special people, its big heart and yes, its current misery.And what an actor Wendell Pierce is. He was great as Bonk in The Wire, but here he surpasses himself, giving the performance of a lifetime, and what a delight it was to read that he is a native New Orleannais. Chapeau, Wendell!The rest of the cast are all good, with John Goodman clearly enjoying himself as the profane professor, but the real hero of the show is the music, real New Orleans music. Need one say more?