If you loved
The Get Down
Baz Luhrmann · Series · 2016
What hooked you in The Get Down was the way it captures the electric friction of youth culture rising against a crumbling urban landscape.
Books on the same thread
Can't Stop Won't Stop
Jeff Chang · Book · 2005
Shares a thread with The Get Down: Youth Culture.
If The Get Down made you crave the authentic origins of hip-hop, this historical account provides the definitive context for how the Bronx transformed music and politics forever.
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald · Book · 2004
Explores: American Dream, Social Class, Love and Loss.
While The Get Down focuses on the Bronx, this classic mirrors the show's obsession with the American Dream and the tragic intersections of social class and romantic longing.
The Goldfinch
Donna Tartt · Book · 2013
Explores: grief and bereavement, obsession and addiction, found family.
Like the young characters in The Get Down, the protagonist here navigates a gritty New York underworld, finding profound meaning through artistic obsession amidst a backdrop of personal loss.
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald · Book · 1991
Explores: The American Dream, Social Class, Wealth and Status.
Fans of The Get Down will recognize the familiar struggle for status and love, themes that define this portrait of the Twenties just as they color the Bronx.
Films on the same thread
The Great Gatsby
Baz Luhrmann · Film · 2013
Explores: The American Dream, Wealth and Class, Obsession.
Baz Luhrmann brings the same frenetic, stylized visual energy to this adaptation that he used in The Get Down, emphasizing the hollow excess lurking beneath the surface of ambition.
The Greatest Showman
Michael Gracey · Film · 2017
Explores: Underdog Story, Self-Discovery, Acceptance.
Just as The Get Down celebrates the spirit of creative expression, this musical charts the rise of an underdog who builds an empire by betting on the power of performance.
Feel the Beat
Elissa Down · Film · 2020
Explores: Second Chances, Underdog Story, Small Town Redemption.
The Get Down captures the transformative power of dance, a theme central to this story about misfits finding their voice and community through the rhythm of a shared passion.
Elvis
Baz Luhrmann · Film · 2022
Explores: Fame and Fortune, Exploitation, The American Dream.
Returning to the musical roots of his style, Luhrmann explores the tension between fame and exploitation, echoing the complex industry pressures seen throughout the narrative of The Get Down.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
The Get Down excels at portraying the raw intensity of urban environments; this investigative podcast offers a similarly deep, character-driven look at the social decay of a small town.
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz
Dan Le Batard, Stugotz · Podcast · 2026
Explores: sports media satire, local sports culture, irreverent commentary.
If you enjoyed the irreverent, fast-paced dialogue that defines The Get Down, you will appreciate this show's unique perspective on local culture and its unapologetic, high-energy approach to commentary.
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Common questions
Is The Get Down based on historical events?
The Get Down is set in 1977 New York City and depicts the youth of the South Bronx as they work to transform music history. The series focuses on the origins of hip-hop culture through the lens of these characters chasing their dreams and creating new beats.
What is the primary setting of The Get Down?
The Get Down takes place in the South Bronx of New York City during the year 1977. This specific time and location serve as the backdrop for the narrative, highlighting the environment where the characters develop their musical talents and influence the evolution of music.
What is the main premise of The Get Down?
The Get Down follows the talented and soulful youth of the South Bronx as they pursue their dreams. The show explores how these individuals used breakneck beats to influence and transform music history within the vibrant and challenging environment of 1977 New York City.
Does The Get Down focus on music?
Yes, music is central to The Get Down. The story centers on young people in the South Bronx who use their passion for music and breakneck beats to make a lasting impact on music history during the late 1970s in New York City.