The Get Down

Synopsis

In 1977 New York City, the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx chase dreams and breakneck beats to transform music history.

First Air Date: 2016-08-12

Last Air Date: 2017-04-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 11

Created By: Baz Luhrmann

Networks: Netflix

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Top 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
Stefanée Martin as Yolanda Kipling
Shyrley Rodriguez as Regina Diaz

Seasons

Season 1 (2016)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Where There is Ruin, There is Hope for a Treasure (2016-08-12)

Zeke's resolve to woo a girl sends him into a dizzying, dangerous nightclub scene, where he crosses paths with a nimble local legend.
Ep. 2: Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames (2016-08-12)

The guys seek spiritual advice from a grandmaster. Mylene's future might be in the hands of her father and politically powerful uncle.
Ep. 3: Darkness is Your Candle (2016-08-12)

Disgraced record producer Jackie Moreno wants to shepherd Mylene’s singing career. Boo-Boo plays a rare bootleg tape at a party, inviting trouble.
Ep. 4: Forget Safety, Be Notorious (2016-08-12)

After a citywide blackout, Papa Fuerte takes a shine to mayoral candidate Ed Koch. Shao finds himself on the outs with Flash and tries to make amends.
Ep. 5: You Have Wings, Learn To Fly (2016-08-12)

The Get Down Boys apply their skills in a dicey situation as Zeke hurries to make a meeting. Mylene's quest for a contract takes an unexpected turn.
Ep. 6: Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice (2016-08-12)

Dizzee has a new experience at a secret party in the city. As the guys gear up for an explosive DJ battle, Zeke boards a political rollercoaster.
Ep. 7: Unfold Your Own Myth (2017-04-07)

Tensions between Shao and the boys threaten to destabilize the group. With her star on the rise, Mylene faces new expectations and pressures.
Ep. 8: The Beat Says, This Is the Way (2017-04-07)

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.
Ep. 9: One by One, Into the Dark (2017-04-07)

Confronted by ultimatums, Zeke and Mylene each must make a tough choice. Annie Pitches a deal to skeptical a Shao and a resentful Cadillac.
Ep. 10: Gamble Everything (2017-04-07)

Mylene has a fateful encounter with her idol, the Cruz family reaches a critical juncture, a revelation strikes Ra-Ra, and Shao takes rash action.
Ep. 11: Only from Exile Can We Come Home (2017-04-07)

While the B-boy community rallies in defense of the get down. Mylene's musical fate hangs in the balance, and Zeke receives some life-altering news.