- Original release
- Number S01E01
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Director
Michael Mayer
- Genre Drama
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Last update
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Pilot
In the pilot of Smash we are introduced to Tom Levitt and Julia Houston, a song-writing duo who had planned on taking a break from the business of Broadway but, find themselves drawn back in when they get the desire to produce a musical based around the life of Marilyn Monroe. When a demo of one of the tracks goes viral the project attracts the eye and ear of tenacious producer Eileen Rand and, although causing a conflict that of director Derek Wills. But the biggest and most important task is to find their Marilyn after, auditioning a range of girls they whittle it down to two but, who do they go for. Ivy Lynn a veteran of the stage who wants to break away from the chorus line to get her break as a lead or Karen Cartwright a fresh talent who is trying to follow her dream of becoming a star.
'**The Get Down**' is an American musical drama television series set in the South Bronx region of New York City during the late 70s. This Netflix original is a mythic saga narrating how a city on the brink of bankruptcy gave birth to hip-hop, punk, and disco. It tells this riveting story through the lives and music of South Bronx kids who changed their city—and the world—forever.
The series revolves around a rag-tag crew of teenagers who had nothing but each other for shelter. One notable character is Ezekiel Figuero, played by Justice Smith (known for his roles in 'The Thundermans' and 'Genera+ion'), a young poet with dreams larger than life itself. He forms an alliance with Shaolin Fantastic (played by Shameik Moore), an aspiring DJ known for his graffiti artistry. Together they form 'The Get Down Brothers,' aiming to make waves in the upcoming music industry.
In addition to these two dynamic characters, we also meet Mylene Cruz (Herizen F. Guardiola), Zeke's love interest who aspires to be a disco singer but constantly finds herself at odds with her pastor father. There are also other compelling characters like Ra-Ra Kipling (Skylan Brooks), Boo-Boo Kipling (Tremaine Brown Jr.), Clarence 'Cadillac' Caldwell (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Francisco 'Papa Fuerte' Cruz (Jimmy Smits). Each character brings their unique flavor to this vibrant ensemble cast.
