Just so...so bad

Fantastic!

Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

The Get Down is one of the most remarkable and epic shows I have ever seen. I believe this is a show everyone could watch, even if you don't like hip-hop. It combines a lot of different genres to make it appealing for a big crowd. In general this is a drama/musical, but it also contains humor and action. Besides putting a spotlight on the evolution of hip-hop in the 70's, this show also focuses on the career of an aspiring disco singer, which makes the music throughout the show very versatile. The main characters all have unique personalities and the show really focuses on their personal life goals and the struggles that come with them. This show had a gigantic budget and you can really see that. The creators paid attention to every little detail. Even if you think this show is not for you, please give it a try. If you don't wanna watch because the show is cancelled, no worries. You won't be left with a big, annoying cliff-hanger at the end of season 1. I would've loved a second season, but the ending is satisfying enough to wrap up an entire show.

I am a fifty-something, white, middle class English guy who had a particular dislike for hip hop in my teens and twenties. So I would have assumed this was not for me, the only reason I watched the first episode was only because I read that the show cost over $120 million to produce, so I figured I should take a look. I in no way fit the demographic I would have assumed this show was aimed at, but excellent writing, a wonderful ensemble cast, and a slightly strange production style, not to mention a fantastic soundtrack, make this a show that everyone should try.

Here's my review of The Get Down. It won't take long, it's written here in rhyme, like a little rap song:This here's a story bout The Get Down show, A Netflix series that you oughta know. It's all about life in 77. Rappin and dreamin bout disco heaven. It's set in the Bronx of old New York. And was co-created by that Baz Luhrmann dork. It has a cool message, so check it out, I don't wanna spoil it, so this is all I'll shout. Check out the show any way that you can. Then come back here and say thank you man. Imma go now before this gets psyche. Thank you for reading, boom, drop the mic!the end of the review, but not of the show, it's comin back round for another go, part two will drop in 2017, floatin and flyin on your TV screen, so go catch the first part, it's available now, catch it any where, somewhere, somehow. This was my rhyme and my little review, now don't just sit there, go watch it, shoo!

It seems whatever show that comes out on Netflix has to be rated high and be watched because it is so "good" and interesting. I see this happen with all their shows when actually the show isn't that good to begin with. I feel that show lacks a sturdy and realistic story line. It is hard for me to get through episode to episode. That said I like shows like vikings and suits season 1-4, that tend have a much more exciting feel to the story. I like hip hop and I like drama but this show just blends the setting in way that makes me want to through up. Waste your time if you like this season is my last for this show and I am not giving it another shot.