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Treme

2010·Show
36Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Treme fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting10
  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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.
New Orleans Cultural PortraitMusic as Narrative EnginePost-Katrina Trauma & RecoveryEnsemble Character StudyGritty Realistic DramaSecond Line RhythmSocio-Economic CommentaryMelancholic Yet HopefulImprovisational DialogueAtmospheric Immersion

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Treme

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Where can I stream Treme legally?

Treme is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Treme worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Treme rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug useSexual content

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and sexual content.

How many seasons does Treme have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 36 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Treme?

Critics91
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Treme higher (91) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Treme air?

It ran from 2010 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Treme in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Treme?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Treme in 100 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Treme, including Died During Production, Hotter and Sexier, Henpecked Husband.