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.

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!

It gives much respect to the origins of hip hop culture and the lives of those who lived and shaped those early years. Acting, script, story development, setting, visuals, all on point. The series captures the various plot lines in a seamless sort of way so that they all develop in unison. There's just the right mix of suspense, comedy and tragedy to remain realistic and the characters remain relatable and intriguing throughout. I also love how the plot lines influence each other, so that these are 3 independent progressions, but yet still they all influence each other, even though the characters are not always aware of that overlap, just as in real life. I agree with another reviewer who said this series may become a cult classic. It definitely has that potential.

This show has been a revelation for me the past year, they have been the best six and a half hour of TV for me in a long time. I feel it did not get that much attention because I heard no one talking about it in my friend group or online. First this show is about music, and good one at that. The tracklist is outstanding and the originals created for the show are equally impressive, the blend of disco and hip-hop works so well on so many levels. I love how the whole relation between Zeke and Mylene revolves around music as well. First the 'Pakkousa' and later on Mylene's song. It feels all very natural and sincere. In the words of Grand Master Flash 'It's the music Grasshopper, that burning fire beating within your hart'. Furthermore I want a quick shout out to 'Cadillac', his dancing was insane, I really hope to see more of him later on. Second this story has good writing and some great characters to accompany it. Jackie Moreno is exactly how I imagined a producer active in that scene back in the day. The scene between dj Malibu, Shaolin and Zeke is one of the funniest scenes ever. I also like the fact that they have included historical events into the story like the 'Night that the lights went out in NYC'. It really helps progress the story in a natural way. Visually the show is very impressive as well. I love how they managed to make it such a colourful display despite the fact that New York was pretty grim back then. If you have any affiliation with music I really recommend watching this show, you won't regret it.