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Treme

2010 – 2013Show4 seasons36 episodesTV-MA

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic857.7Rotten Tomatoes97%83%

A melancholic, slow-burning drama series about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 36 episodes · best: S2E11 "Do Watcha Wanna" 8.8

Episodes

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8.1
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Story

Wrap your troubles in dreams.

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.

Feels like

  • New Orleans Cultural Portrait
  • Music as Narrative Engine
  • Post-Katrina Trauma & Recovery
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Gritty Realistic Drama
  • Second Line Rhythm
  • Socio-Economic Commentary
  • Melancholic Yet Hopeful
  • Improvisational Dialogue
  • Atmospheric Immersion

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Anthony Hemingway, Ernest R. Dickerson, Agnieszka Holland
Written by
David Simon, Eric Overmyer, George Pelecanos
Produced by
Anthony Hemingway, Joe Incaprera

Everyone

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Facts

April 11, 2010 · December 29, 2013 · Ended

First aired
April 11, 2010
Last aired
December 29, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 36 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
100 countries

Tropes

Died During Production, Hotter and Sexier, Henpecked Husband +9

  • Died During Production
  • Hotter and Sexier
  • Henpecked Husband
  • Embarrassing First Name
  • Verbal Backspace
  • Reality Is Unrealistic
  • Reality Has No Subtitles
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Knight in Sour Armor
  • Wham Episode
  • Based on a True Story
  • N-Word Privileges

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Treme?"

Questions about Treme

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Treme?

HBO Max

In the United States, Treme streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 98 other countries.

Is Treme worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (81).

How long does it take to watch Treme?

36 h

About 36 hours: 36 episodes in 4 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2013.

Is Treme plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Treme use?

Died During ProductionHotter and SexierHenpecked HusbandEmbarrassing First NameVerbal BackspaceReality Is UnrealisticReality Has No SubtitlesDarker and EdgierKnight in Sour ArmorWham EpisodeBased on a True StoryN-Word Privilegesand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Died During Production, Hotter and Sexier, and Henpecked Husband.