The Big Easy: Season 1

I used to watch this show when it came out on TV in the late 90s and I loved it. Well, I was also a kid back then and easily impressed I guess. I mean wow was I enamored by Tony Crane who captured Remy McSwain's arrogant and sexy swagger so deliciously. I also loved the sexual tension between him and Ann Osbourne and the steamy, sexy New Orleans scene and shots of the French Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods. The movie just had a certain charm to it.Anyway, now, looking at the show I must say it is pretty bad. I love the music, the setting and the sexy vibe of it all, but story and acting wise it leaves much to be desired. It is just not very sophisticated. Remy McSwain (Tony Crane) is your typical film-noir detective. His character is pretty one dimensional and he acts more like he was a private eye than a cop. He is a caricature of your typical loner detective who has a problem with authority really and who roams the steamy city with driving a metallic blue Corvette with the top down while wearing white linen suits with yellow silk shirts and a gold ring. He really doesnt have much of a personality beyond that. I seriously doubt any cop could walk around and behave like that - not even in NO; then again, this is one of the charming things about the show - although it would have been nice to have a multidimensional character.Ann Osbourne (Susan Walters) who's supposed to be the assistant DA is not very believable in that role, mainly because she spends most of her time chasing people around while playing detective with Remy and throwing in the occasional legal jargon to create tension between her and Remy.The series is filled with clichees like that. For example, the chief of police walks around with a cigar in his mouth all day making snide remarks (you wonder how he became chief, he never seems to do any work). The cranky female assistant is a bit quirky and is always ready to deliver some smart remark to antagonize the lead and of course there is the lead's side-kick and buddy who is willing to break the rules on his behalf because he aint a cop like Remy.So yes the story lines are unbelievable and the characters full formula, but I go in there understanding and accepting this as a premise and enjoy it.I also dont care it supposedly wasnt a 100% accurate depiction of New Orleans or if the Cajun accent wasnt copied meticulously. This isnt supposed to be a freaking documentary but a lightweight cop show placed in New Orleans. If you want something more authentic, with the same story lines evolving around either sexual abuse, rape or passionate murders because of sexual abuse and rape, go watch Law Order or CSI. This show is mid/late 90s, kitch; it is goofy and colorful with a great soundtrack. Has sort of an innocence and simplicity to it that you cannot find in any of the TV shows of today that mostly seem to be about some kind of government or alien conspiracy with a political undertone. This show is easy entertainment and Tony Crane is just dope.

After watching this show on the air twenty years ago, I barely recalled the storylines, but remembered that I enjoyed it, so ordered it to take another look. I have enjoyed it so much. With the dearth of real acting on television in these days of reality tv (which wedding dress will she choose, which wife will have a bad hair day, or who will survive/dance/sing through the week ---sick to death of all of it) it was captivating to watch a series with great actors, great music, and beautiful locales. This is what tv used to be. It is fun, a little corny, the storylines are a little weak, hence the rating of 4. But in all other areas, I consider it a good show. Living near New Orleans, I believe that they caught the spirit and heart of the city very well. A real effort was made to capture the culture and attitudes, the beautiful sights and famous locales in this most European of American cities. And if the characters are a little stereotyped, it is still nice to see Ann order an Abita beer.

What a shame that this show was even canceled after season 2. They should have recasted the main female role and kept us going with it before filming season 2. The location is so wonderful, I couldn't get enough of it. The chemistry between the actors, the setting, all perfect. You don't see stuff like this! Spoiler-If I had it my way, they would have slowed down the main couple getting together, believe me, you want them to! But prolonging it would have been great considering that the main female lead left the show and they way they sent the character off after all the explosive chemistry was just.....unfair, to put it lightly. THAT'S how great it was, so to have her leave...devastating. I haven't popped this into my DVD player yet to see the condition of the discs, but I will soon and I can hardly wait!

Be still my beating heart!!!! I can't believe I found this. This was one of my all time favorite shows. This show was a terrific spin off from the movie. Tony and Susan make a damn sexy duo.This show has intriguing stories, colorful characters, and I loved the seeing the other side of New Orleans, the side that shows the idea of real people that live in such an amazing city.The music is just, WOW. They need to make a music CD from this show. I should buy a back up of this DVD because I know I'll wear mine out.Charming, charming, charming, ooh and sexy too!

Like many others, I have waited a LONG time for this series to come out on DVD. I loved this show, although I have to admit that I didn't feel the same about it once Susan Walters left the cast. The chemistry between Susan Walters and Tony Crane was steamy...and I only wish the writers and done more to tempt us with their relationship later on in the series. The writing changed and some of the characters seemed to disappear about midway through the first season, but I still consider this one of my favorite series ever. The New Orleans setting, the music, the quirky characters, the push-pull relationship of Remy and Anne - I loved every minute of it. THANK YOU to whomever was responsible for finally bringing this show to DVD!

I really enjoyed the show, the cast was perfect. I wish the DVD's would have come Closed Caption. It was difficult to understand some of the characters with their accents. The music, settings and chemistry between the two leads was fantastic!

The Big Easy has been long overdue for a dvd run. The series is a deliciously written storyline woven through the streats of New Orleans, with a hometown cop/detective and district attourney from the northeast at the center of it all. Definately worth it to watch, as the southern charm, good humor and occasional steamy encounters can keep one glued to their seats.

It was OK, but its not included with Prime and should be free with the Prime subscription. I paid for one but will not pay for more of that series.