The Get Down

The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Recap The first half of the season comes to an end and it time to learn if there are happy endings all around, some clouds amongst a sunny day, or if the Bronx’s curse ruins all the hopes and dreams of the youth.   Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence | Cockroach Major Characters Zeke | Mylene…

The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Forget Safety, Be Notorious” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Recap It’s make or get broken bones for Jackie, as Shaolin Fantastic makes the desperate journey to find the source of the bootlegs to bring him to justice and earn a pass from the Grandmaster. For, otherwise, his DJ’ing dreams are over.   Trigger Warning(s): Drug Use (Includes use of needle) Major Characters Mylene |…

The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Recap As one dream seems to come to an end, an opportunity presents itself leading to one possibly flourishing. Though, as this happens, it seems a gang war is going to start.   Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence | Needles (Injecting drugs) Major Characters Mylene | Zeke | Fat Annie | Shaolin Fantastic

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The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Where There Is Ruin, There Is Hope for a Treasure" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Recap Bronx 1977 is a depreciated environment. Yet despite burning buildings and empty lots, things still bloom in the cracks. Be it a wordsmith, a new type of music, or young love. But can they all survive when gun violence is everywhere and no hope or goal is guaranteed?       Trigger Warning(s): Homophobia (Use…