TV series
The Get Down
Overview
In 1977 New York City, the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx chase dreams and breakneck beats to transform music history.
Details
- First air date
- 2016-08-12
- Status
- Canceled
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 11 episodes
- Genres
- Drama
- Network
- Netflix
- Production
- Bazmark, Sony Pictures Television
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Justice Smith as Ezekiel Figuero
- Shameik Moore as Shaolin Fantastic
- Herizen F. Guardiola as Mylene Cruz
- Skylan Brooks as Ra-Ra Kipling
- Jaden Smith as Marcus 'Dizzee' Kipling
- Tremaine Brown Jr. as Boo-Boo Kipling
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Clarence 'Cadillac' Caldwell
- Jimmy Smits as Francisco 'Papa Fuerte' Cruz
- Stefanée Martin as Yolanda Kipling
- Shyrley Rodriguez as Regina Diaz
- Mamoudou Athie as Grandmaster Flash
- Giancarlo Esposito as Pastor Ramon Cruz
Creators and crew
- Baz Luhrmann - Creator
- Aaron Seliquini - Producer
- Ed Bianchi - Director
- Andrew Bernstein - Director
- Clark Johnson - Director
- Michael Dinner - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: Where There is Ruin, There is Hope for a Treasure
Zeke's resolve to woo a girl sends him into a dizzying, dangerous nightclub scene, where he crosses paths with a nimble local legend.
Episode 2: Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames
The guys seek spiritual advice from a grandmaster. Mylene's future might be in the hands of her father and politically powerful uncle.
Episode 3: Darkness is Your Candle
Disgraced record producer Jackie Moreno wants to shepherd Mylene’s singing career. Boo-Boo plays a rare bootleg tape at a party, inviting trouble.
Episode 4: Forget Safety, Be Notorious
After a citywide blackout, Papa Fuerte takes a shine to mayoral candidate Ed Koch. Shao finds himself on the outs with Flash and tries to make amends.
Episode 5: You Have Wings, Learn To Fly
The Get Down Boys apply their skills in a dicey situation as Zeke hurries to make a meeting. Mylene's quest for a contract takes an unexpected turn.
Episode 6: Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice
Dizzee has a new experience at a secret party in the city. As the guys gear up for an explosive DJ battle, Zeke boards a political rollercoaster.
Episode 7: Unfold Your Own Myth
Tensions between Shao and the boys threaten to destabilize the group. With her star on the rise, Mylene faces new expectations and pressures.
Episode 8: The Beat Says, This Is the Way
Zeke's Ivy League meeting goes off the rails. Ra-Ra has a bold proposition for Fat Annie, resulting in an explosive musical showdown at Les Inferno.
Episode 9: One by One, Into the Dark
Confronted by ultimatums, Zeke and Mylene each must make a tough choice. Annie Pitches a deal to skeptical a Shao and a resentful Cadillac.
Episode 10: Gamble Everything
Mylene has a fateful encounter with her idol, the Cruz family reaches a critical juncture, a revelation strikes Ra-Ra, and Shao takes rash action.
Episode 11: Only from Exile Can We Come Home
While the B-boy community rallies in defense of the get down. Mylene's musical fate hangs in the balance, and Zeke receives some life-altering news.
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