NEW ON NETFLIX!

NETFLIX HAS RELEASED ITS NEW ORIGINAL SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!

The first 6 of 12 one-hour episodes of The Get Down aired  TODAY!!!  I have taken the time to watch episode 1 so that I can provide you with some feedback and a little background.

The Get Down was created by Baz Luhrmann Romeo and Juliet (1996), Moulin Rouge (2001) and The Great Gatsby (2013).

Although based in 1970's Bronx, New York , the show boast a cast of young fresh faces some of whom you may or may not recognize from other projects. The lead actors are Shameik Moore Dope (2015), The Watsons Go To Birmingham (2013), Skylan Brooks Mister & Peete (2013), Southpaw (2015) and new comer Herizen F. Guardiola as the female lead.  There are a few recurring cast members and after doing a little research I have come to find out that Jaden Smith The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), The Karate Kid (2010).  To provide incite and give an authenticity to the project executive producer Nasir "Nas" Jones joined forces with Hip Hop icon Grand Master Flash as they were asked to come on board, among other talents.

The drama series leads with music and an energy that will captivate the audience from episode one.  From the first episode Zeke and Mylene invite you into their lives.  The daughter of a Pastor and the son of a hardworking mother, both characters seem likely to be a pair.  They attend the same school and even run the same streets, but their relationship will be tested by friends, family and the hopes of making it out of the Bronx to fulfill their dreams.  Emotionally charged Zeke is determined to prove his love to his girl by presenting a record to her at a local night club called The Inferno.  Mylene however is doing

whatever it takes to get her demo heard by DJ Malibu.  All seemed like a plan until villainous Shailon interrupts by stealing the record and leading Zeke on chase through the slums of the Bronx Borough.  Zeke, not old enough to enter The Inferno, borrows some of his friend Ra-Ra's father's clothes in attempt to look a little more sophisticated and gain entry to the club.  Trouble greets him at the door when the bouncer doesn't allow him to enter on his own.  Since he didn't have a girl on his arm he was shit out of luck.  That is until Shailon reenters the scene.

After a small scuffle Zeke and Shailon come to an agreement and Zeke is able to enter the club.  This leads to a snow ball effect of events that you will have to watch the show yourself for the full experience...

The Get Down, like many other period pieces have went all out with costume and set design to be sure the audience feels transported back in time.  The music is on point and the production is money well spent.  If you plan to watch this show with your family, no worries, The Get Down has a PG-13 rating!  Put the small children to bed and enjoy!

Check back here for future reviews of episodes and more!!  Feel free to comment and we can get a conversation going!  Until next time my friends...

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