lesleytee
The Get Down is one of the most entertaining yet educational TV shows that are out today. Watching this TV show will teach you a lot about New York in 1970s and the development of popular black dominated music genres such as rap and hip-hop. Baz Luhrmann was able to combine, graffiti/street art, rap music, vogue dancing and the disco movement with the popularity of drugs, growth of gangs and poverty to create one fully comprehensive experience that makes you appreciate New York. One of the best aspects of the show is the realism that the actors bring to the screen. For example, the main character Ezekiel Figuero played by Justice Smith, a bright minded young man from the Bronx shows his ambition to better his life financially and socially by using the tools of his environment. Ezekiel is successfully able to fully utilise his mind and his talent to get to where he wants to be. Without telling too much about the plot, The Get Down has made me appreciate the music on my playlist. Thank you Netflix!
admin-97415
I am a fifty-something, white, middle class English guy who had a particular dislike for hip hop in my teens and twenties. So I would have assumed this was not for me, the only reason I watched the first episode was only because I read that the show cost over $120 million to produce, so I figured I should take a look. I in no way fit the demographic I would have assumed this show was aimed at, but excellent writing, a wonderful ensemble cast, and a slightly strange production style, not to mention a fantastic soundtrack, make this a show that everyone should try.
Coco Roberts
This series is awesome. I happen to stumble upon it by searching through Netflix. If you are a lover of music, hip hop, and rap. You will love this! I think the last episode in season one was epic! I hope this series gets exposed more. The only draw back is that I wish they would cut down on the foul language. Can't wait for seasons 2, 3, 4, 5 etc... and for those that give this series a bad review, you don't know true hip hop, and the soul of music. This type of passion has to be in your bones. The crew they chose are perfect and I am loving Justice Smith (he is perfect for role). Shameik Moore is awesome too. However, I felt like the last episode allowed the whole crew to shine which was awesome. I love to watch movies that provide history behind it and this series does a great job doing that. I hope this series gets more recognition because it is truly great.
102030
This series has everything you have been asking for. Music, drama, love, bromance, (even some action) and music. Lots of great music. Really great music.You might be thinking that because you were not alive at that time or you didn't leave anywhere near the Bronx, you might not understand it. But i lived all my life in Argentina, and i was born on 1999 and i have really adored it. The scriptwriters understand their job perfectly.The speed on storytelling is plainly delightful, and the story itself makes you suffer and wonder a lot. Its awesome. And lots of fun. Lots.Please watch it, we need more series like that on Netflix. We deserve, as a society, good entertaining quality shows like this.I hope you enjoy it as much as i did.
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