Ep 4. Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get The Blues?

As the city of New Orleans continues to recover from Hurricane Katrina, the characters in Treme season 2 episode 4, "Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get The Blues?" find themselves facing new challenges and obstacles.

Albert, played by Clarke Peters, is still struggling with his battle against cancer and the effects his illness is having on his relationships with his family. His estranged son, Delmond, played by Rob Brown, is dealing with his own struggles as a jazz musician living in New York City. The two men try to connect through their shared love of music, but their attempts are marred by personal tension and misunderstandings.

Meanwhile, Antoine, played by Wendell Pierce, is dealing with a difficult custody battle over his children, which puts a strain on his already tenuous relationship with their mother, LaDonna, played by Khandi Alexander. LaDonna is also dealing with the aftermath of the attack she suffered in the previous episode, and tries to find a way to move forward with her life.

Elsewhere in the city, Davis, played by Steve Zahn, is trying to launch his music career while simultaneously dealing with the fallout from his controversial radio show. Janette, played by Kim Dickens, is struggling to keep her restaurant afloat in a city that is still struggling to recover from Katrina. And Sonny, played by Michiel Huisman, is trying to navigate his new life as a sober musician, but continues to face challenges from his past.

Throughout "Santa Claus, Do You Ever Get The Blues?", the characters in Treme continue to grapple with the legacy of Hurricane Katrina and the ongoing struggle to rebuild their city and their lives. But despite the challenges, they remain resilient and determined to find a way forward.