Netflix originals have become a subject of rave to those subscribed to the streaming site. As a fan of binge watching television shows, I find Netflix the most convenient way to find some of my favorite titles, especially those that are originals. Among the original shows, there are critically acclaimed shows such as: "Orange is the New Black," "Bojack Horseman," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," "Narcos," "House of Cards," "Marco Polo," and "Stranger Things," to name a few.

Have you heard of "The Get Down?" It's possible that you have. There are advertisements in subway stations, posters online, and of course, it might pop up as a recommendation on your Netflix homepage as a new release.

I remember watching "The Get Down" for the first time on the Saturday after its part one release on Netflix. I didn't really know what it was about especially since I haven't seen anything about it in promos until I saw the title as a new release on Netflix. I was feeling pretty bored and decided to take a peek. The first episode, I observed, was an hour and a half long. I remember feeling a little put off by this. Remember, I literally had no idea what this show was about.

I was swept off my feet in a swirl of groovy music and magical colors and the culture and history of New York City in the '70s. To see a story told by people of color about people of color is nearly unprecedented. Seriously, I can think of very few titles where the writers of anything are people of color who only cast people of color. This is one of the few reasons why everyone should watch "The Get Down."

Another reason why I recommend "The Get Down," is because it is directed by Baz Luhrmann who also directed the famous "Romeo + Juliet," "Moulin Rouge!" and "The Great Gatsby." If you liked any or all of these movies, "The Get Down" is especially recommended from me to you. Moreover, "The Get Down" is a television show which may appeal to those who enjoy binge watching television shows like me.

"The Get Down" takes place in the Bronx which was also the birthplace of the emergence of hip hop. In the '70s, disco was the dominating genre of music at the time and it explains that it is through experimentation with record scratching and rhyming when the hip hop cypher began. "The Get Down" absorbed influence from Grandmaster Flash, who was one of the most emerging DJs in the Bronx as the genre began to gain popularity.

As for the genre of the actual television show, I would describe it as a coming of age story with historical undertones, adventure and action. One can take a peek at the lives of the teenage characters in the Bronx as they discover struggles, romance, pursuing dreams, and of course: music, music, and more music.

I strongly recommend "The Get Down" to everyone and anyone. This show showcases stories of people of color as told by people of color, and it is such a rarity to come across this premise, even in modern media. Paying homage to the black and brown communities who have provided us modern pop culture is important. It's especially important to remember that it is through the frustration of racial discrimination and personal struggle that people wrote stories and made music while dealing with their experiences for just the fun of it. In other experiences, music serves as a survival mechanism and "The Get Down" explores all aspects of this.

In an interview with Vulture, Grandmaster Flash sends a message for people who are interested in hip hop: "Which is why to the hip-hoppers of 2016, I want to say: Continue. But if you get a minute, and you're sitting on the couch, just take a minute to watch this series. And perhaps it will tie it all together on why the 1970s mean so much to 2016 and we're talking almost 50 years [later]. Why does it all come together? You should know that. And that's why I'm so happy to have been a part of this."

"The Get Down" is the best show I've seen in a while. It's unlike anything I've ever seen; the colors, the history, the vibe...it has everything that I wanted in a series. I commend the talent of all who are involved with "The Get Down" to promote the historical importance of my home, New York City, and its culture, music, and society.

Tune into "The Get Down" on Netflix and wait with the rest of us for part two of season one that will be premiering in 2017!