chantalroxanne The Get Down is one of the most remarkable and epic shows I have ever seen. I believe this is a show everyone could watch, even if you don't like hip-hop. It combines a lot of different genres to make it appealing for a big crowd. In general this is a drama/musical, but it also contains humor and action. Besides putting a spotlight on the evolution of hip-hop in the 70's, this show also focuses on the career of an aspiring disco singer, which makes the music throughout the show very versatile. The main characters all have unique personalities and the show really focuses on their personal life goals and the struggles that come with them. This show had a gigantic budget and you can really see that. The creators paid attention to every little detail. Even if you think this show is not for you, please give it a try. If you don't wanna watch because the show is cancelled, no worries. You won't be left with a big, annoying cliff-hanger at the end of season 1. I would've loved a second season, but the ending is satisfying enough to wrap up an entire show.

NileFortnerBoogieBuddha954 GET OUT YOUR TURNTABLES AND GROOVE WITH NETFLIX'S NEW HIT SERIES 'THE GET DOWN'!'The Get Down' Season 1 is Dyn-o-mite!Netflix's new original series The Get Down, documents the rise of hip- hop and the downfall of disco music in a hardcore, 1970s chaotic New York. The show was created by 2013 The Great Gatsby director Baz Luhrmann. The first episode is a 90-minute pilot that takes a while for things to get moving. We are slowly introduced to characters, the setting, and a large love letter to the 1970s era. Think West Side Story meets Poetic Justice and the movie Hustle & Flow. The pilot may take a while to really get into. However, all the following episodes are really good.When I first saw the trailer to The Get Down, I wasn't sure what to think. An Australian director creating and unfolding a story about old school hip-hop doesn't really come to mind at first. On the other hand, he has created a very good story. The first episode really does feel like a love letter to the 1970s. Meaning, the first episode is loaded with 1970s nostalgia. Such as, blaxploitation films, music, kung fu films, Star Wars, afros, wardrobe, television shows, and slang. I personally enjoyed all the nostalgia, because even though I didn't live through this period, I am a fan and respect a majority of things from this era. Nostalgia is great, especially in shows or movies like this one. But, I believe all the reminiscing kept getting in the way of the story of the first episode. Also, if you are someone who isn't a fan of this type of music genre, fan of this era, or you simply don't know that much about it. I find that this series will be hard for you to fully enjoy.The main stories in The Get Down revolve around Shaolin Fantastic, played by Shameik Moore (Dope), the mysterious graffiti artist turned wannabe DJ, who catches the attention of Ezekiel Figuero, played by Justice Smith (Paper Towns) and his circle of young friends (including Jaden Smith, who gets his own guest-starring credit).Ezekiel is a successful rapper telling his Bronx tale to a stadium full of fans. He is portrayed, by Daveed Diggs who here raps to lyrics by iconic rapper Nas, who is one of the numerous producers on this series.The series is set in 1977, Ezekiel, played by Justice Smith is just a good kid who takes to poetry/rap lyrics after his parents are killed and he's being raised by his aunt. Mostly, he's desperately in love with Mylene, played by Herizen Guardiola (Runaway Island), a beautiful young girl with an amazing voice who has dreams of being the next Donna Summers, except that she's stuck singing in the choir at the church run by her repressive father, played by Giancarlo Esposito.Ezekiel and Shaolin Fantastic (called Shao) become friends. They want to work together as MC and DJ, respectively, Shaolin Fantastic becomes an altar of Grandmaster Flash, played by Mamoudou Athie. For those who may or may not know, Grandmaster Flash is the real life legendary turntablist who would be essential in kicking off hip-hop culture and rap with the Furious Five. And yes, the real-life Grandmaster Flash is another producer on the series (as is Kurtis Blow and hip-hop historian and writer Nelson George). As these friends bond, they come across broken hearts, gangsters, drug dealers, crime, and the chaotic city.WHEN I SAY, "GET" YOU, SAY "DOWN"! "GET!"…Accordingly, the series features more than just a great score, filled with throwback classics. It has drama, comedy, interesting characters, and they really capture the look in feel of the '70s. My biggest issue with the show is that they could have had a couple of more episodes. There doesn't really feel like there is a mid season finale that keeps you invested. Also, some scenes and lines of dialogue are being delivered and are very emotional, but they kind of take away from the scene when the smoother it with the music. The show may have a slow start, and doesn't really feel like there is a mid season finale. But, the show does a great job with handling all these characters in such a little amount of time. For instance, in episode 5, Ezekiel and his young crew invent a new art form. In episode 6, we get some great originality, and the show just gets better and better. So these are final Bitchin' Buddha thoughts on the original Netflix series The Get Down. The show started out messy, but with a little bit of time it became a masterpiece! Even if you are not a fan of this type of music and era, I'd give it a chance. It has great drama, music, comedy, and feels like an awesome movie, even though it's a series. As Gil Scott Heron once said, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised". But I'm sure happy that The Get Down is. I believe The Get Down earns a…9/10!This review is brought to you by Boogie Buddha, and remember, don't just get down, but get Boogie. Thank you all for reading, and or viewing. I hope you all have an amazing day as always. Until next time, I'll catch you kids on the flip side. :)

riveramac The Get Down is by far the most authentic representation of hip hop, the 70's, The Bronx culture, growing up in NY, growing up puerto rican, and the great music generated in NY. I grew up in the Bronx only blocks away from the famous 1520 Sedgwick Ave and this was like a real life time machine. The attention to detail, the birth of tagging, the south bronx burning. Just too much to cover. And all this before reviewing the acting, singing, music, and plot of this series. A fantastic cast who brought to life real life characters from the day. There is laughter, drama, despair, resurrection and love. Even if you do not know anything about Hip Hop or the Bronx, check out this series as you will not be disappointed. My favorite show on Netflix. Thank you Netflix!

Matthew R. Delgado This is a great story if you never lived in the Bronx during the 1970s. Rife with revisions, omissions and straight up fabrications, it is the "fantastic" story of stereotypes, generalizations, archetypes and characters with no substance or historical grounding at all. This show gets everything wrong. Nice sets, cute costumes, too bad they are largely anachronisms culled from hip-hop story books and not by asking people who actually lived in those times. Far too unrealistic and revisionist for anyone who lived in this era. I wouldn't waste my time with this again, too bad, I can't get back the time wasted on the first 6. It was funny laughing at how wrong they got it, though.More like the Let Down! LOL Keep trying!