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The two band together with Zeke's friends to become "The Get Down Brothers", with a dream to become successful music artists and take over the city. Mylene, Zeke's long-time love, dreams of becoming a disco singer and leaving the Bronx but faces obstacles such as her father, a pastor who disapproves of secular music.
Aug 12, 2016 · Backstory: When the lights go out, leaving Mylene’s mother Lydia stuck in Francisco’s office, and Zeke ready to rip off Les Infernos’ turntables in episode three, we’re in the middle of ...
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One such task is to acquire a rare, limited edition remix record. Zeke seeks the same record to impress Mylene, forming a rivalry with Shao which soon progresses into friendship. Shao escorts Zeke and the Kipling boys to "The Get Down", which is, as Shao puts it, "the flyest secret underground party in the Bronx."
- 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...
Apr 8, 2017 · Protagonist Ezekiel "Books" Figuero and his friends have formed The Get Down Brothers and become young vanguards of rap. He's got an internship, and he's thinking about college. Mylene...
The Get Down Brothers is the music group Zeke and his friends create once they are introduced to the hip-hop style known as "The Get Down." Information.
Apr 7, 2017 · What does Part II have in store for Zeke’s crew, The Get Down Brothers, including the charismatic Shaolin Fantastic? Smith gives TV Insider a sneak peek as to what fans can expect from the...
