I love New Orleans with all my heart but could not get through the first season of Treme. Not exactly sure why - it just didn't "click" for me. I was actually really sad about it!
Have you watched Newsroom? DH and i just started it from on demand and have seen two episodes. We're hooked.
I haven't watched season two, but I liked season one of Treme. Newsroom is okay, a little...I don't know....dumb for HBO, but entertaining nonetheless.