Treme (2010– )

Creators:

Eric Overmyer, David Simon

Stars:

Khandi Alexander, Rob Brown, Kim Dickens

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 20 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Khandi Alexander	...	LaDonna Batiste-Williams (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Rob Brown	...	Delmond Lambreaux (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Kim Dickens	...	Janette Desautel (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Michiel Huisman	...	Sonny (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Melissa Leo	...	Toni Bernette (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Lucia Micarelli	...	Annie (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
India Ennenga	...	Sofia Bernette (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Clarke Peters	...	Albert Lambreaux (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Wendell Pierce	...	Antoine Batiste (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Steve Zahn	...	Davis McAlary (31 episodes, 2010-2012)
Phyllis Montana LeBlanc	...	Desiree (28 episodes, 2010-2012)
Lance E. Nichols	...	Larry Williams (26 episodes, 2010-2012)
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine	...	Jacques Jhoni (26 episodes, 2010-2013)
David Morse	...	Terry Colson (24 episodes, 2010-2012)
Jon Seda	...	Nelson Hidalgo (21 episodes, 2011-2012)
Davi Jay	...	Robinette (21 episodes, 2010-2013)
Edwina Findley	...	Davina Lambreaux (19 episodes, 2010-2013)
Sean-Michael Bruno	...	Randall Batiste (18 episodes, 2010-2013)
Otto DeJean	...	George Cotrell (17 episodes, 2010-2012)
Renwick D. Scott II	...	Alcide (17 episodes, 2010-2013)
Lara Grice	...	Voice Actor (17 episodes, 2010-2013)
Derrick Freeman	...	Voice Actor (16 episodes, 2010-2012)
Venida Evans	...	Mrs. Brooks (15 episodes, 2010-2011)
Dan Ziskie	...	C.J. Liguori (14 episodes, 2011-2012)
Lloyd Watts	...	Jerome Cherry (14 episodes, 2010-2011)
Elizabeth Ashley	...	Aunt Mimi (13 episodes, 2010-2012)
Jaron Williams	...	Robert (13 episodes, 2011-2012)
Walter Harris	...	Franklin (13 episodes, 2010-2012)
Cornell Williams	...	Himself (13 episodes, 2011-2012)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

flooded home | post katrina hurricane | bar | jazz band | trombone player | 

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Taglines:

Won't Bow Don't Know How.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

HBO [us]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2010 (USA)

Filming Locations:

2nd Street & S Liberty Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blown Deadline Productions, HBO Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Tim Robbins became a fan of the show while he was shooting in New Orleans for Green Lantern, watching it at the motel he was staying in. Impressed with the realism of Treme, Robbins contacted David Simon and eventually directed an episode.

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Goofs

The computer John Goodman's character uses is running Windows Vista and Office 2007 (you can tell from the user interface), yet that software wasn't released when the series took place (in 2005).

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Connections

Followed by Treme Musical Performances: Got to Get You Off My Mind (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Treme Song"
(uncredited)
(main title)
Performed by John Boutte

User Reviews

Beautifully shot; very real.

As a local who lived here during Katrina, I find this show particularly moving and powerful.

There have been so many films, documentaries, novels, etc. about New Orleans, and most tend to sensationalize or to give non-locals what they want or expect to see. This is the most real portrait of the city I've seen, and it does justice to the spirit of the city. Living here is a strange experience because it feels like a small town: you run into the same people again and again; people are always eager to show newcomers where to eat or drink or listen to music; people are very friendly; people do tend to cringe when visitors never stray from Bourbon (even though Bourbon is fun); people do have a fierce loyalty to local bars, restaurants, etc. Simon really captures all of this in the show.

I never saw The Wire, but I'm impressed with the style of giving snapshots of the city or characters to build portraits of the people and the atmosphere - particularly the second line parade, John Goodman's character reading the Tulane renewal plan (brought back some painful memories for me personally), the Mardi Gras Indian practice, the reaction of people walking into a house or bar for the first time since the storm and surveying the damage.

My main concern for this show: I have no idea how non-New Orleanians will feel about it. So much of my enjoyment of the show is rooted in seeing people I know and finally seeing a director do justice to some of the most wonderful things about this city. But I'm not sure how I would feel if I weren't so emotionally invested in it.