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The Get Down

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2016 | 1 seasons | Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (69 on Metacritic), though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
1 season: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • It was cancelled, so the story may not get a proper ending.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    69 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 110K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Baz Luhrmann

  • Justice SmithEzekiel Figuero
  • Shameik MooreShaolin Fantastic
  • Herizen F. GuardiolaMylene Cruz
  • Skylan BrooksRa-Ra Kipling
  • Jaden SmithMarcus 'Dizzee' Kipling
  • Tremaine Brown Jr.Boo-Boo Kipling
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen IIClarence 'Cadillac' Caldwell
  • Jimmy SmitsFrancisco 'Papa Fuerte' Cruz
  • Stefanée MartinYolanda Kipling
  • Shyrley RodriguezRegina Diaz