Finals season can be overwhelming, so why not take a break with a movie or binge-worthy show set in Louisiana.
Here are some fresh new shows and some cult classics that would be a great next watch for any local streaming lover.
True Detective | Season one
Starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, “True Detective” is the perfect crime show for anyone looking for something more serious than the soapy NCIS. The show takes place in South Louisiana, with filming locations at the Creole Nature Trail, the Oak Alley Plantation, Eunice and Fort Macomb.
This show was an instant fan favorite when it aired in 2014, winning awards for the acting, cinematography, writing and direction. The show features flashback-style storytelling with unreliable narrators that leave you unsure until the very end. If you are a fan of the true-crime genre or just high-quality television “True Detective” is a must-watch.
Duck Dynasty
A personal guilty pleasure show, “Duck Dynasty”, is a familiar sitcom style reality tv show for any Louisianian. Operating out of West Monroe, the show follows the Robertson family, a large figure in the production of duck callers.
If you are looking for a good chuckle and a familiar atmosphere “Duck Dynasty” is a great show to binge a night away.
American Horror Story | Season three
Missing the Halloween season already?
If so, now is the perfect time to watch “American Horror Story” and why not tune in to a season filmed close to home. “American Horror Story Coven” is set in New Orleans and follows a coven of witches that have remained since the Salem witch trials in 1692.
The show mainly takes place in New Orleans; however, throughout the season they film in The Buckner Mansion, a 19th-century Greek Revival home in the Garden District. At its release, the coven season achieved their highest total viewership of any “American Horror Story” season premier. Although it was later surpassed by the fourth season premier, “American horror Story Coven” is a captivating mix of magic and realism that perfectly reflects the New Orleans setting.
Your Honor
“Your Honor” is a thrilling dramatic series starring Bryan Cranston. Cranston plays a New Orleans judge, Michael Desiato, who becomes involved through his son in the local mafia.
Desiato’s son, Michael, hit and killed the son of a local mob kingpin, the 19-year-old tells his dad about his situation, hoping that he can help to which Desiato originally tells him to admit guilt. After finding out who the decedent was, the circumstances are not as simple as they originally thought.
With filming locations at the historic Lafayette Cemetery, a house in the Garden District and The New Orleans Parish District Court, this Showtime series is a worthwhile watch for anyone who can handle it.
The Princess and the Frog
This movie may be obvious to some as the quintessential Louisiana movie, but if you haven’t rewatched “The Princess and The Frog” recently, it is definitely worth your while.
This classic is about a young girl in New Orleans who has big dreams of owning her own restaurant one day. The visuals throughout this movie are truly stunning and reflect the beauty of Louisiana swamps and cities.
Rewatching this movie will fill you with a nostalgia that can only be matched by this golden era disney film.
The Highwaymen
Another Woody Harrelson movie, yet this time, the Louisiana native is called out of his retirement to help the local law enforcement catch the infamous criminals Bonnie and Clyde.
This movie takes viewers back to the post-cowboy era as the two main characters try to find purpose in their life as ex-cowboys. With knowledge of the land that only a highwayman could possess and a drive to prove that they’re still fit for the job, the two main characters track down the legends Bonnie and Clyde.
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Last but certainly not least, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island was one of the many direct to video movies made in the Scooby-Doo universe.
The mystery gang reunites to investigate a haunted Bayou Island. Consistent with the typical Scooby-Doo investigative style, the gang splits up to look for clues and hijinks ensue. This Scooby-Doo movie is not only the best of its counterparts, but it is arguably one of the best movies of its time.
Whether you’re watching it for the first time or rewatching for the 100th, “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island” will fill you with lighthearted joy and comfort from a simpler time.