Treme
2010 · 4 Seasons · HBO · Drama
David Simon's love letter to New Orleans is one of the most authentic portrayals of a real American city ever put on television. Across four seasons, Treme follows musicians, chefs, lawyers, and everyday residents fighting to rebuild their culture in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and it does so with a patience and specificity that rewards viewers willing to meet it on its terms. The music is extraordinary, the cast is deep, and the show's refusal to simplify the messy politics of recovery makes it one of the most honest dramas of its era. It's not for everyone, and it never tried to be.