Hip-hop historians all over the nation have stored away their fuzzy Kangols and acid washed jeans with Wednesday’s announcement that Netflix decided not to order a second season of Baz Luhrmann’s musical drama, The Get Down. News of the cancellation comes just after the hip-hop drama set in 1970’s Bronx New York dropped the second installment of Season 1 just last month.
In a heartfelt letter, Luhrmann took to Facebook to address the cancellation saying, “As for the real future of the show, the spirit of The Get Down, and the story it has begun to tell… it has its own life. One that lives on today and will continue to be told somewhere, somehow, because of you, the fans and the supporters.” As news of the cancellation spread, #BlackTwitter logged their reactions.
There was devastation
Im so so sad about the #GetDown literally had everything you could want from a show especially those tunes ????
— so stress (@celiasostres) May 25, 2017
I'm bummed about The Get Down. It was SO good. SMH
— Reagan Gomez (@ReaganGomez) May 25, 2017
Even hip-hop legend Questlove had to weigh in.
Crap Man https://t.co/6v36hSlseL
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) May 25, 2017
Could there be life after Netflix?
sooooo @hulu
@HBO
@Showtime
@STARZ
@Cinemax
@YouTube
@Apple can one of you buy the rights to #GetDown
pic.twitter.com/G1tZgi2A24— Alternative Facts (@bigpop87) May 25, 2017
can someone start a petition for another network to pick up the get down
— ㅤ (@shaozeke) May 25, 2017
To fee, or not to fee? That is the question.
The only black show on netflix that is relatable. I am cancelling my membership. We all should #Getdown
#Supportblacktv— Sunny (@Itsjustcomedyha) May 25, 2017
I paid my bill every month just because of the #GetDown
@netflix you got some explaining to do ????— atrail (@Treezo_103) May 25, 2017
The Get Down actor Justice Smith chimed in
The Get Down had a powerful effect on me while filming and I'm glad it affected all of u in a similar way. Thx for all of ur ❤️ and support
— Justice Smith (@JusticetheSmith) May 25, 2017
So many questions, y'all…
what would redbone sound like if the get down got renewed
— san ???? (@dizszee) May 25, 2017
But, not enough answers.
SO Y'ALL TELLING ME! YOU GIVIN 13RW A SECOND SEASON. EVEN THO! ITS JUST ONE BOOK! AND THE GET DOWN. IS GETTING CANCELLED? pic.twitter.com/lNen1r1oDh
— neets (@boricuatears) May 25, 2017
Whatever your thoughts, there’s no denying that the show hit a sweet spot and quickly garnered a loyal fan base. We’ll see where things go from here.
