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Season 2 – Treme

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Set in post-Katrina New Orleans, this hourlong drama series, from "The Wire" executive producers David Simon and Eric Overmyer, follows the lives of ordinary residents as they struggle with the aftereffects of the 2005 hurricane. Says star and New Orleans native Wendell Pierce, "The only things people had to hang on to were the rich traditions we knew that survived the test of time before: our music, food and family, family that included anyone who decided to accept the challenge to return." The large ensemble cast is supported by notable real-life New Orleanians, including many of its famous musicians.
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Treme — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Ambitious, dense, and terrifically acted, Treme deepens in its second season while retaining the regional flavor that made it so intriguing to begin with.

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Ben Walsh Independent (UK) May 25, 2018
If the first series was a bit of a slow-burner, this second series packs a lot more punch, with the stand-out characters being Melissa Leo's dogged civil-rights lawyer and David Morse's thoughtful cop. Go to Full Review Jennifer Armstrong Entertainment Weekly May 25, 2018
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It's the rare show that gets better the more it stews in its own juices. Go to Full Review Dan DeLuca Philadelphia Inquirer May 25, 2018
what Treme is about, more than anything else, is all the ways that a place you love can break your heart. And how such a betrayal still won't keep you from loving it all the more. Go to Full Review Randy Dankievitch Processed Media Feb 12, 2020
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Treme's second season is a meandering masterpiece, a deep exploration of musical culture and a scathing commentary on the social and political state of New Orleans. Go to Full Review D.J. Haza What Culture May 25, 2018
Possibly the best-written show on TV at present and it€™s richness oozes out of every second of screen time. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant May 25, 2018
Beyond a more congealed storyline, Treme has miraculously remained untouched. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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prawnda S @RT72497680 Jun 27, 2026 this season is better than the first one, but it is still riddled with issues. steve zahn has to be the worst possible choice for a lead that the studio could have chosen. i know everyone is going to hate me for saying this, but david simon truly has never been that talented, nor are any of these "prestige" hbo series half as good as the critics glaze them to be. hbo has always been about camp more than anything else, they just happened to be some of the first people making R rated series. See more Ma'ark T @RT57514104 Jul 8, 2024 The second season of Treme is not as slow as the first and the characters grow into themselves a bit more. As New Orleans comes to life more so does the show - especially the music. Best enjoyed by those who have been to NOLA. See more andrei d @RT74856639 Nov 24, 2020 David Simon e cam genial See more Read all reviews
Treme — Season 2

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David Simon

Creator

Eric Ellis Overmyer

Creator

Khandi Alexander

LaDonna Batiste-Williams

Rob Brown

Delmond Lambreaux

Kim Dickens

Janette Desautel

India Ennenga

Sofia Bernette

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 24, 2011 Accentuate the Positive Antoine contemplates a move; Davis moves in new directions; Toni worries about Sofia's emotional distance; Colson contends with the return of crime; Annie returns from a tour; Delmond debuts his new album; Janette deals with a demanding boss. Details Episode 2 Aired May 1, 2011 Everything I Do Gonh Be Funky Antoine plans to form a band; Toni gets a suspicious death case; Hidalgo makes lucrative connections; Sonny learns that playing music on the street is a dead end. Details Episode 3 Aired May 8, 2011 On Your Way Down LaDonna confronts the return of crime; Sofia's father rants on the Internet; Toni takes the Abreu case; Janette and Albert apply for Road Home money; Sonny is nearly arrested. Details Episode 4 Aired May 15, 2011 Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get the Blues? Aunt Mimi and Davis form a record company; Janette makes a dramatic departure from Restaurant Brulard; Antoine gets a teaching job. Details Episode 5 Aired May 22, 2011 Slip Away Lt. Colson questions the quality of police investigations; Janette lands at Le Bernardin; Annie attempts composing; Davis discovers new talent; Sofia gets an internship. Details Episode 6 Aired May 29, 2011 Feels Like Rain Hidalgo does a favor for a councilman; Antoine appoints a straw boss; Janette discovers that Jacques is in trouble; Sofia has a realization; John Hiatt and Henry Butler perform. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 5, 2011 Carnival Time Delmond discovers a new sound; Annie celebrates with Harley; Davis wants to party in town; Hidalgo combines business and pleasure; Toni and Sofia struggle with their memories of Creighton; Cornell offers Sonny a second chance. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 12, 2011 Can I Change My Mind? Delmond pitches his project to Dr. John; Toni hires a private investigator; Davis debuts his band; LaDonna's marriage is tested; Janette considers a move; Cornell monitors Sonny's rehab; Hidalgo makes a deal with the city. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 19, 2011 What Is New Orleans? Davis is overshadowed by his protégé; Delmond is annoyed by Albert's quest for authenticity; Larry forces LaDonna to make a choice; Hidalgo finds an opportunity; Janette is transformed by her new job; Toni and King question a murder witness. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 26, 2011 That's What Lovers Do The community mourns; Toni seeks Colson's help; Sonny is smitten; Janette earns a new nickname; Sofia faces temptation; Delmond and Albert head south to work on their record. Details Episode 11 Aired Jul 3, 2011 Do Watcha Wanna Treme residents get a welcome respite from a challenging year when Jazz Fest comes to New Orleans. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ernest R. Dickerson, Brad Anderson, Agnieszka Holland, Rob Bailey, Anthony Hemingway
Creator
David Simon, Eric Ellis Overmyer
Executive Producer
David Simon, Eric Ellis Overmyer, Nina Kostroff-Noble, Carolyn Strauss
Screenwriter
David Simon, Tom Piazza, James Yoshimura, Mari Kornhauser, Eric Ellis Overmyer, David Simon, Eric Ellis Overmyer, Anthony Bourdain, Tom Piazza
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 24, 2011
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