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The Get Down is a musical drama series that aired on Netflix from 2016 to 2017. It was created by Baz Luhrmann, who also directed the first episode, and Stephen Adly Guirgis. The show is set in the South Bronx in the late 1970s, and follows the lives of several teenagers who are passionate about creating music and dance, amidst the backdrop of poverty, violence, and political turmoil.

The series features several talented young actors, including Justice Smith as Ezekiel Figuero, Shameik Moore as Shaolin Fantastic, Herizen Guardiola as Mylene Cruz, and Skylan Brooks as Ra-Ra Kipling. Tremaine Brown Jr. plays Boo-Boo Kipling, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II portrays Cadillac, and Jimmy Smits plays the role of Francisco "Papa Fuerte" Cruz, Mylene's uncle and a powerful politician. The series also features Stefanee Martin as Yolanda, Shyrley Rodriguez as Regina, Giancarlo Esposito as Pastor Ramon Cruz, Mamoudou Athie as Grandmaster Flash, Lillias White as Lydia Cruz, Michel Gill as Mayor Ed Koch, Zabryna Guevara as Mrs. Kipling, Tory Devon Smith as DJ Malibu, Eric Bogosian as Roy Asheton, and Danai Kadzere as Wanda.

The show is divided into two parts, with a total of eleven episodes. The first six episodes were released on August 12, 2016, while the remaining five episodes were released on April 7, 2017. The first part of the series focuses on the rise of hip-hop music and culture in the South Bronx, and features several iconic musical figures, such as Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, and Kool Herc. The second part of the series explores the challenges that the characters face as they try to pursue their dreams of making it big in the music industry.

The series is known for its stunning visuals, as well as its eclectic mix of music genres, ranging from disco to funk to hip-hop to gospel. The soundtrack of the series features several original songs, written and produced by various artists, including Nas, Janelle Mon

The Get Down is a series that ran for 2 seasons (11 episodes) between August 12, 2016 and on Netflix