Series synopsis
The Get Down is an American drama television series that premiered on Netflix on August 12, 2016. It ended on April 7, 2017. It was created by Baz Luhrmann. It stars Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Herizen F. Guardiola and Skylan Brooks.
In 1977 New York City, the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx chase dreams and breakneck beats to transform music history.
Premise
In 1977 New York City, the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx chase dreams and breakneck beats to transform music history.
Premise: Rule the world.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- Stefanée Martin as Yolanda Kipling
- Shyrley Rodriguez as Regina Diaz
- Mamoudou Athie as Grandmaster Flash
- Giancarlo Esposito as Pastor Ramon Cruz
Guest cast
- Kevin Corrigan as Jackie Moreno
- Tremayne Rollins as Daze
- Joseph Cardoso as Shorty
- Tevin Thompson as Bully 1
- Renée Elise Goldsberry as Misty Holloway
- Ron Cephas Jones as Winston Kipling
- RayJonaldy Rodriguez as Silent Carlito
- Rebecca Watson as Janet
- Zuri Reed as Zulu Girl Yvonne
- Hasaan Gilmer as Leroy
- Haaron Hines as Tough Looking Guy
- Katrine Hoyt as Fabulous Person #5
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | August 12, 2016 | April 7, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 0 | April 7, 2017 | April 7, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
August 12, 2016 |
| 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. |
August 12, 2016 |
| 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. |
August 12, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
April 7, 2017 |
| 2 |
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. |
April 7, 2017 |
| 3 |
One by One, Into the Dark Confronted by ultimatums, Zeke and Mylene each must make a tough choice. Annie pitches a deal to a skeptical Shao and a resentful Cadillac. |
April 7, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 12, 2016 |
| Last aired | April 7, 2017 |
| Status | canceled |