Who's down with The Get Down?

[Midas Mulligan]

I can't put my finger on it beyond loving the history of this city, but it's a fun ride. Two thumbs up.

Oh, and the girl that plays Mylene is FI-AH.

 

[mgarbowski]

I have it on my list but haven't gotten to it yet. From the preview it is clear they have done a great job of capturing the style and feel of that time and subculture.
I wasn't part of that club scene but I did love that music. I still have my Grandmaster Flash 12" vinyl records in a box in the closet somewhere. You know, just in case I need to DJ a party with a turntable someday.
I just hope the story lives up to the atmosphere. I don't trust Baz Lurhman. Strictly Ballroom was cute and engaging but nothing he has done in the last 24 years really won me over.

 

[JayH]

I've watched the whole season (6 episodes) and really enjoyed it. The music is awesome, the 70s vibe is really on point, and the characters are great. They do an admirable job of capturing the city during that time. I think the Baz embellishment and color make it fun (especially with some of the music scenes) but can see how the Baz feel can be a love-it-or-hate-it thing. I'm on the love it side and was sad when I realized I had finished the season (really part 1 of the season with part 2 in 2017). The only downside of the show for me was all of the age jokes my wife made.

 

[Angela Miller]

back in the day it was KC and The Sunshine Band......Get Down Get Down Get Down Get Down Get Down Tonight Baby!!

 

[Midas Mulligan]

I've watched the whole season (6 episodes) and really enjoyed it. The music is awesome, the 70s vibe is really on point, and the characters are great. They do an admirable job of capturing the city during that time. I think the Baz embellishment and color make it fun (especially with some of the music scenes) but can see how the Baz feel can be a love-it-or-hate-it thing. I'm on the love it side and was sad when I realized I had finished the season (really part 1 of the season with part 2 in 2017). The only downside of the show for me was all of the age jokes my wife made.

I feel like the first episode or two were trying a little too hard to be Shakespearean with so much dialogue being verse. Once the show found its groove and the dialogue stopped distracting me, it was awesome.

 

[adam]

Thanks for putting this on my radar. I'll try to watch it this week.

 

[JayH]

Thanks for putting this on my radar. I'll try to watch it this week.

Keep in mind Midas Mulligan 's comment above about the first episode or two. The pilot in particular was not great (as is often the case, it comes off as more of a pitch teaser for the show) but don't let that deter you from continuing. From that point, it flows pretty seamlessly through the season, and at the end leaves you wanting more.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Keep in mind Midas Mulligan 's comment above about the first episode or two. The pilot in particular was not great (as is often the case, it comes off as more of a pitch teaser for the show) but don't let that deter you from continuing. From that point, it flows pretty seamlessly through the season, and at the end leaves you wanting more.

Critical advice.

 

[roxfontaine]

Yeah, I just watched the first "episode" last night. It was cool but there was SO much going on and it was so long I had to stop and double check that it is indeed a series and not a movie. Will watch the rest of it over the next couple of weekends.

 

[Goodfella]

Started it yesterday and watched up to including Episode 4. Agree with roxfontaine that Episode 1 felt more like a movie. As an 11 year old in 1977 running around Inwood & Marble Hill, shopping at Alexanders and going to the Capri & RKO over on Fordham Road, it's bringing back a lot of memories vividly. I've been most impressed with Jimmy Smits as Francisco Cruz. I was a few episodes in before it dawned on me it was him. Thoroughly enjoying it thus far.

 

[JayH]

Yeah, I just watched the first "episode" last night. It was cool but there was SO much going on and it was so long I had to stop and double check that it is indeed a series and not a movie. Will watch the rest of it over the next couple of weekends.

Yeah, by the end of the 6 epi season, it will make sense that the pilot was more like a standalone, not really consistent with the flow and feel of the rest of the season. The team even admitted somewhere that it was a throwaway. Enjoy the rest!

 

[Midas Mulligan]

Started it yesterday and watched up to including Episode 4. Agree with roxfontaine that Episode 1 felt more like a movie. As an 11 year old in 1977 running around Inwood & Marble Hill, shopping at Alexanders and going to the Capri & RKO over on Fordham Road, it's bringing back a lot of memories vividly. I've been most impressed with Jimmy Smits as Francisco Cruz. I was a few episodes in before it dawned on me it was him. Thoroughly enjoying it thus far.

Disappointed in you again. The Jimmy Smits should not be trifled with.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

This season is lit fam

 

[Victors87]

Im down...havent started second season yet

 

[MIKE BK]

Great show! Finished watching the second season a couple of days ago.

 

[D_RoyJenkins]

Finished part 2, loved it. Wonder if this is the end though, has another season be green lit?

 

[dannd23]

Seems like a season 2/ Part 3 is likely

http://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv...-3-season-2-release-date-trailer-cast-netflix

He told Vulture: “To be honest, we have already developed the opening of the next season.

“Sony and Netflix have been very driven about having a second season. There has been no question about that. They really want it.

 

[Christopher Jee]

Started watching it finally, because of this thread. Best Nas verse in years.

 

[Midas Mulligan]

No kidding, this season really stepped it up for me. It gets much grittier and finds its narrative footing. Love the incorporation of comics to relay both character perspectives and important plot elements.

The article below is probably fair, as I love the show while recognizing the massive flaws and how it could and should be about 2 notches better, thus reaching the canonical heights its subjects deserve. I think the actors mentioned here are definitely part of what makes it work.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theatlantic.com/amp/article/522891/

 

[dannd23]

I think the show's biggest problem is Jaden Smith IMO. It was evident he wasn't available for much of filming part 2, and his character is annoying and a side plot at best. Would have been better to recast someone that could have been there full time or just eliminate that aspect of the plot entirely.