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The artistic achievement of Treme is that it blends bluntness with the nuances of gorgeous music.
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This is a spectacular new series, with some stunning performances--Pierce, Peters, Zahn, in particular--and gorgeous music.
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Just like "The Wire," Simon has again delivered a series unlike anything you've seen on television before.
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Treme is like Cajun food--it's spicy, it's weird and it's good, but it takes a while to appreciate.
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Treme puts everything into every scene. The camerawork is rich and the direction squeezes every nuance from the actors. The city's history has been painstakingly researched and effortlessly inserted into the writing. As a result, the moments-or notes-that make up this show are all that much richer, that much livelier.
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Treme tells its story incredibly well, but it just may not be a story everyone wants to follow. Some will hear its music and some won't. But if you do, this could be the rare TV show that makes you dance.
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I'm not saying "Treme" is necessarily in a league with "The Sopranos," "The Civil War" or even "Homicide" at its best. But the pilot moved me as those productions did--and in the world of television, that is something special.
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Treme is a true gift, a way to finally appreciate and embrace one of our most beloved but neglected cities.
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A feast for the senses and a gritty tribute to the soul and irresistible culture of a mighty city, this series is a pungent slice of New Orleans life, set in the aftermath of Katrina. This show sings, and it cooks with all creative burners firing on high.
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The best parts of Treme are breathtaking. And then it exceeds that.
