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The Big Easy 1996

“He's the hot cop. She's the cool D.A. When they get together, New Orleans sizzles.”

★ 9.0/10 DramaCrime 2 seasons · 35 eps Ended
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What is The Big Easy?

The Big Easy is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Crime.

Type
TV series
Year
1996
Status
Ended
Episodes
35
Runtime
43 minutes
First aired
Aug 11, 1996
Networks
USA Network
Genres
Drama, Crime
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87 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum9.4/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.5/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Drama #Crime 🏆 Critically Acclaimed
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Overview

The Big Easy is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by USA Network. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 35 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“New Orleans' gritty cop teams with a sharp‑witted DA in a steamy crime drama.”

Reasons to watch
  • Atmospheric New Orleans setting
  • Chemistry between lead cop and DA
  • Authentic on‑location shooting
Keep in mind
  • Only two short seasons limit story depth
  • Series ended before a full resolution

Watch it if you enjoy a blend of police procedural intrigue and romantic tension set in New Orleans.

The show features mature crime themes and occasional romance, suitable for adult audiences.

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Mytharc (10): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (25): Character development & subplots
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Season 2 · 13 episodes
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Frequently asked questions

What is the series based on?

It is inspired by the 1987 film "The Big Easy."

Who are the main characters?

Tony Crane plays police lieutenant/detective Remy McSwain, Susan Walters plays state district attorney Anne Osbourne, and Barry Corbin plays police chief C.D. LeBlanc.

How many episodes were produced?

The series ran for two seasons with a total of 35 episodes.

When and where did the series originally air?

It premiered on the USA Network on August 11, 1996.

Where was the series filmed?

Production took place on location in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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