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Treme

  • TV Series
  • 2010–20132010–2013
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  • 55m
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Treme (2010)
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Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the U... Read allLife after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.

IMDb RATING
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1,813
14
  • Creators
    • Eric Ellis Overmyer
    • David Simon
  • Stars
    • Khandi Alexander
    • Rob Brown
    • Kim Dickens
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  • Creators
    • Eric Ellis Overmyer
    • David Simon
  • Stars
    • Khandi Alexander
    • Rob Brown
    • Kim Dickens
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    • 53User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 6 wins & 47 nominations total

    Episodes38

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    Khandi Alexander
    Khandi Alexander
    • LaDonna Batiste-Williamsas LaDonna Batiste-Williams
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Rob Brown
    Rob Brown
    • Delmond Lambreauxas Delmond Lambreaux
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Kim Dickens
    Kim Dickens
    • Janette Desautelas Janette Desautel
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Melissa Leo
    Melissa Leo
    • Toni Bernetteas Toni Bernette
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Lucia Micarelli
    Lucia Micarelli
    • Annieas Annie
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Clarke Peters
    Clarke Peters
    • Albert Lambreauxas Albert Lambreaux
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Wendell Pierce
    Wendell Pierce
    • Antoine Batisteas Antoine Batiste
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • Davis McAlaryas Davis McAlary
    38 episodes38 eps • 2010–2013
    Michiel Huisman
    Michiel Huisman
    • Sonnyas Sonny
    35 episodes35 eps • 2010–2013
    India Ennenga
    India Ennenga
    • Sofia Bernetteas Sofia Bernette
    33 episodes33 eps • 2010–2013
    Phyllis Montana LeBlanc
    Phyllis Montana LeBlanc
    • Desireeas Desiree
    32 episodes32 eps • 2010–2013
    David Morse
    David Morse
    • Lt. Terry Colsonas Lt. Terry Colson
    31 episodes31 eps • 2010–2013
    Lance E. Nichols
    Lance E. Nichols
    • Larry Williamsas Larry Williams
    29 episodes29 eps • 2010–2013
    Jon Seda
    Jon Seda
    • Nelson Hidalgoas Nelson Hidalgo
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2013
    Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
    Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
    • Jacques Jhonias Jacques Jhoni…
    26 episodes26 eps • 2010–2013
    Davi Jay
    • Robinetteas Robinette
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2013
    Otto DeJean
    • George Cotrellas George Cotrell
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2013
    Derrick Freeman
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    16 episodes16 eps • 2010–2013
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      • David Simon
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    Storyline

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    Life after Hurricane Katrina as the residents of New Orleans try to rebuild their lives, their homes, and their unique culture in the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in the USA.
    • 21st century
    • post hurricane katrina
    • reference to hurricane katrina
    • timeframe 21st century
    • funk music
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    • Trivia
      Wendell Pierce is not a trombonist. He started taking lessons when he was cast as a trombonist, so his handling of the instrument would look credible on-screen. When Antoine Batiste plays, a professional trombone player off-screen provides the actual music. In season 4, a version of this behind-the-scenes story plays out in one of Antoine's story lines, when Antoine is hired to teach a non-trombonist actor (Lanny Fox, played by Wilson Bethel) to fake playing the trombone credibly during a movie shoot.
    • 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).
    • Connections
      Featured in De wereld draait door: Episode #5.141 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Treme Song
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      (main title)

      Performed by John Boutte

    User reviews53

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    8/10
    Treme....Another piece of American art work from Simon
    Treme is definitely not a show for everyone. And that is fine. Most likely, if you're a fan of David Simon's The Wire, you will probably have the utmost patience with this carefully and skillfully constructed character drama, realizing there will be a payoff down the line.

    In the mean time, the viewer slowly, yes slowly, gets to know a wide array of characters as well as become totally engulfed in a post-Katrina New Orleans. It is often depressing and saddening. It is true that the first 3-4 episodes are slow. The viewer does wonder where the story is going, where the intrigue will come from, and what exactly is Simon going for. There are several scenes each episode where the music seems to go on too long and is filmed just for the sake of the music, not necessarily because it helps the story. In this way, it is not quite the equal of The Wire. Things are sometimes too slow and meandering.

    But....please....if you're a fan of well planned character studies, if you appreciate the art and skill in a form of film that is unique and original, stick with Treme for the entire season. If The Wire was a "slow burn", Treme is a long smoldering fire left to burn after midnight, just to still be there in the morning. You think it's going to go out, but instead it just continues to build and draw you in. By episode 5 or 6, the contemplative & intelligent viewer will be won over. By the end, you are completely riveted to the fortunes of the central 7-8 characters.

    I cannot say enough for David Simon's ability to create something that is so different than 95% of what passes for drama and TV on the current airwaves. Every scene is crafted for a reason, every character is painstakingly created. Nothing is wrapped up in 55 (or 41) minutes, there are no shallow, one sided caricatures (other than maybe Sonny) that is the absolute norm on most network TV shows. CSI? Law and Order? The Mentalist? Child please....

    Such episodic creations like CSI are for the average viewer who wants no challenge, wants a tidy ending tied in a bow, and who can care less for an artfully executed show. Treme attempts to reflect, and represent, true life as much as possible. Real life has an ebb and flow, very little is tidy, minimally is it black & white. There are gray areas. Sometimes you do the right thing, sometimes you cut corners. If you require ease and tidiness to be entertained, please don't attempt this show....instead stick with David Caruso's Horatio on CSI: Miami, an absolute farce rife with simple and obvious one-liners that exist no where except in the festering pool of prime-time network TV written for the average viewer who is incapable of deeper thought, critical thinking, and patience.

    To call these characters one-dimensional must mean that you've watched with one eye or "didn't get it". Almost everyone in the show exhibits admirable traits but also some traits that may be annoying, irresponsible, or questionable. I can say the same things about almost everyone I know in real life. No one is perfect, but most people strive to be the best they can. Wendell Pierce's Antoine Batiste changes and fluctuates throughout the 10 episodes, turning into a well-rounded human being with depth. The same can be said for Steve Zahn's Davis, who starts very clownish, but who slowly turns into a real person with a serious and sensitive side. I could go on and on, referring to The Chief, his son, LaDonna, Annie, Creighton, Toni, etc. Nevermind Kim Dickens' Janette, probably the most well-liked character that the viewer pulls for the most. She is incredibly multi-dimensional and deep, from her struggle as restaurant owner to her relationship with Davis. Also, shame on some posters that seemingly have ZERO knowledge about suicide, why it happens, how it effects the survivors, and how it often occurs with little warning, committed by an individual with a "fine and normal" life. There was nothing wrong with how Simon portrayed this un-named characters' suicide which served to represent the many people that took this route in the aftermath of such trauma.

    As far as New Orleans itself, it seems to be a believable and life-like portrayal of it. I've been there 3 times ('04, '05, '09) for a week each time and can say its a place I want to return to often. The food, the music, the history, the people...are all unique and quite a National treasure. Any vitriol for the city or its people completely makes ZERO sense to me and probably reflects ignorance and close mindedness. What the city and its people have had to go through is amazing and something that 99.9% of us will never have to experience. This show attempts to capture this feel, this struggle, the identity of a city and it's attempt to resurrect itself. The characters all reflect, seemingly realistically, an aspect of this struggle, the effects of such trauma, what happened to its citizens, and what it takes to come back, and who/what may be in the way of such recovery. Obviously, if you've never experienced New Orleans, "don't get" the city, care nothing about music, you may indeed be behind the 8 ball when it comes to the patience and focus needed for this show.

    Once again, it is not for everyone. It takes focus, it takes time, and it takes faith. Many people may need more explosions, more "gotcha" moments, more spoon fed explanations, and more clichés.

    Bravo to Simon for another wonderfully and painstakingly created drama that only HBO would have the courage to stick with. The art, skill, and vision inherent in what he has done with this show, and The Wire, is truly an American treasure worthy of all the praise that may come its way.
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    • Release date
      • April 11, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • HBO (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 劫後餘生
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Blown Deadline Productions
      • HBO Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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