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Aug 3, 2016 · There’s no lack of ambition in the three episodes of The Get Down (premiering Friday, Aug. 12 on Netflix) that were screened for critics. It touches on issues of political graft and urban ...
Apr 14, 2017 · All credit to The Get Down ’s sixth episode, “Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice,” which served, by default, as the series’ mid-season finale: It’s a superlative piece of entertainment,...
Relatable characters in edgy but powerful hip-hop history. Read Common Sense Media's The Get Down review, age rating, and parents guide.
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Popular on Variety. “The Get Down” is a beautiful mess, a flawed show interspersed with moments of remarkable brilliance. It was unprecedentedly expensive and time-consuming for parent company...
- Episode 1: Where There Is Ruin, There Is Hope For A Treasure
- Episode 2: Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames
- Episode 3: Darkness Is Your Candle
- Episode 4: Forget Safety, Be Notorious
- Episode 5: You Have Wings, Learn to Fly
- Episode 6: Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice
Clocking in at an excessive 92 minutes, the series premiere of Baz Luhrmann’s The Get Downis beautifully messy and requires a lot of patience to get through. But even though the episode has some problems, I found the show’s boldness and the lead actor’s performance very enticing. The bulk of the story is set in the Bronx, New York, in 1977; however...
The second installment, much calmer than the one that precedes it, picks up soon after the events of the premiere. Shaolin Fantastic, Ezekiel (a.k.a. Books), and the Kipling brothers are now known as the Fantastic Four Plus One. At least, that’s how Shaolin introduces them to Grandmaster Flash when he stops by. When they meet Flash for the first ti...
The Get Down‘s third episode might be the most solid one so far. This is mostly due to the final musical sequence, which lasts about 10 minutes and pulls at several heartstrings as it delves into what’s troubling some of our characters. Following what happened in the church, Ramon kicked Mylene out of the house and now she’s living with the Kipling...
The blackout throws the city into turmoil — especially in the outer boroughs like the Bronx — and allows The Get Down to dive further into the politics of the period. Up until now, the political stuff has felt rather tangential to the story, but it starts to slowly come together in this episode. Because of the blackout, the mayor can no longer give...
One of the reasons The Get Downis such an enjoyable show is that it improves with each episode. “You Have Wings, Learn to Fly” is definitely the best episode so far. It flows smoothly through its story, and keeps the archival footage to a minimum and the show’s frenetic energy in check. The episode picks up right where we left off, with Jackie poun...
The Get Down concludes part 1 of its first season with a reflection on power. “Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice” begins with three examinations of how power is wielded in the show’s boldly colorful — and at times, trippy — world. Let’s start with Zeke’s dinner with Mr. Gunns. He shows up at the house on time (thank god) and meets Herbert’s rebellio...
The Get Down Recap: The Only Game We Got In this mid-season finale, The Get Down unveils its most satisfying blend of real life and fiction. Episode 5 You Have Wings, Learn to Fly
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Aug 12, 2016 · The show’s ensemble evokes an emotional landscape of cultural and personal disappointments, tragedies, and quick streaks of good luck. At one point, Pastor Cruz is confronted by his brother, political hustler “Papa Fuerte” Cruz (Jimmy Smits), about how his church was bought by illicit activities.
