The Beatles: Get Back
A sprawling, intimate musical documentary that breathes vibrant life into 1969 London, capturing the fragile alchemy of brotherhood and genius through a luminous, restored window into the world's most famous room.
The Beatles: Get Back
The Beatles: Get Back

"Experience the 3-part event."

25 November 2021 — 27 November 2021 New Zealand 1 season 3 episode Ended ⭐ 8.4 (388)
Cast: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Denis O'Dell
Documentary
The Alchemy of Creative Process The Fragmentation of Identity Brotherhood and Resilience The Weight of Expectation

The Beatles: Get Back - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

John Lennon

Himself (Archival)

Archetype: The Wit / The Iconoclast
Key Trait: Subversive humor

Motivation

Seeking a balance between his intense devotion to Yoko and his lingering loyalty to his "other half," Paul, while trying to regain the simple joy of rock 'n' roll.

Character Arc

Begins the sessions somewhat detached and heavily influenced by his relationship with Yoko Ono. However, as the music takes shape, he becomes the group's essential mediator and comedic engine, culminating in his revitalized, fully engaged presence during the rooftop concert.

Paul McCartney

Himself (Archival)

Archetype: The Driven Leader
Key Trait: Workaholic perfectionism

Motivation

A desperate desire to keep the group cohesive and productive, acting as the primary engine for their songwriting during their most difficult period.

Character Arc

Moves from a position of overbearing control—borne out of a fear of the band falling apart—to a more collaborative and vulnerable state. He ultimately accepts the reality of the band's situation while still pushing for a triumphant musical ending.

George Harrison

Himself (Archival)

Archetype: The Quiet Seeker
Key Trait: Steadfast independence

Motivation

Seeking creative recognition and an equal voice in a partnership long dominated by the Lennon-McCartney shadow.

Character Arc

Experiences the most dramatic arc, starting with deep-seated frustration at being sidelined, leading to his temporary resignation from the band. He returns with a firmer sense of his own worth, already preparing the ground for his solo masterpiece, All Things Must Pass.

Ringo Starr

Himself (Archival)

Archetype: The Everyman / The Glue
Key Trait: Patient stoicism

Motivation

A simple, profound loyalty to his friends and the desire to just "get on with it" and make music.

Character Arc

Maintains a steady, supportive presence throughout. While the others fluctuate emotionally, Ringo remains the emotional and rhythmic bedrock of the group, ready to play whenever the others are.

Billy Preston

Himself (Archival)

Archetype: The Catalyst
Key Trait: Infectious joy

Motivation

Pure musical expression and the joy of collaborating with his idols.

Character Arc

Introduced in Part 2, his arrival shifts the energy of the entire series. He acts as the "Fifth Beatle," whose sheer talent and positive energy force the four members to be on their best behavior and rediscover their musical synergy.

Cast

John Lennon as Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney as Self (archive footage)
George Harrison as Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr as Self (archive footage)
Denis O'Dell as Self
Michael Lindsay-Hogg as Self
Mal Evans as Self
Kevin Harrington as Self
Yoko Ono as Self
George Martin as Self
Glyn Johns as Self
Neil Aspinall as Self
Anthony B. Richmond as Self
Peter Sutton as Self
Paul Bond as Self