Miami Vice (1984)
The landmark NBC crime drama that redefined television with its cinematic style, pastel suits, and unflinching look at Miami's drug underworld.
Miami Vice - Series Information
- Original Title: Miami Vice
- First Air Year: 1984
- Last Air Year: 1989
- Created by: Anthony Yerkovich
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (48 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 110
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 16, 1984 (United States - TV-14), September 16, 1984 (United Kingdom - 18), September 16, 1984 (Germany - 16), September 16, 1984 (France - 18), September 16, 1984 (Australia - R18+)
- Networks: NBC
- Alternative Titles: miami vice (CA), Corrupción en Miami (ES), Deux flics à Miami (FR), とくそうけい⼚マイアミ・バイス (JP)
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Michael Mann Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Miami Vice - Plot
The story of the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution, centered on the unlikely partnership of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs - who first meet when Tubbs is undercover in a drug cartel.
Miami Vice - Trailer
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Miami Vice - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Anthony Yerkovich
Main Cast
- Don Johnson
- Philip Michael Thomas
- Saundra Santiago
- Olivia Brown
- Michael Talbott
- Edward James Olmos
- John Diehl
- Rico Paisley
- Martin Ferrero
- Raphael Rey Gomez
Writers
- Dennis Cooper
- Ken Solarz
- Peter McCabe
- David Black
- Dick Wolf
Executive Producers
- Michael Mann
- Anthony Yerkovich
Miami Vice - FAQs
Where can you stream Miami Vice online?
Miami Vice is available to purchase digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. The series is not currently available on major subscription streaming platforms, so purchasing individual seasons or episodes remains the primary viewing option.
Was Miami Vice based on a true story?
Miami Vice was not based on a specific true story, but creator Anthony Yerkovich drew heavily on real-world conditions in 1980s Miami, where the city was a genuine epicenter of cocaine trafficking and organized crime. The show's gritty atmosphere reflected actual DEA and Metro-Dade police operations of the era.
Who are the main actors in Miami Vice?
Miami Vice stars Don Johnson as Detective Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Detective Ricardo Tubbs. The principal cast also includes Edward James Olmos as Lieutenant Martin Castillo, Saundra Santiago as Gina Calabrese, Olivia Brown as Trudy Joplin, Michael Talbott as Stan Switek, and John Diehl as Larry Zito.
Did Miami Vice win any major awards?
Yes. Miami Vice earned multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, and won Golden Globe Awards for Best Drama Series and Best Actor for Don Johnson. Edward James Olmos received an Emmy nomination for his role as Lieutenant Castillo. The show was one of the most decorated dramas of the 1980s.
How many seasons and episodes does Miami Vice have?
Miami Vice ran for 5 seasons and 110 episodes on NBC, airing from September 1984 to January 1990. Season 1 and Season 2 each contained 22 episodes, Season 3 had 24 episodes, Season 4 had 22 episodes, and Season 5 concluded the series with 20 episodes.
What is Miami Vice about?
Miami Vice follows the Miami Police Department's vice squad as it combats drug trafficking and prostitution in 1980s Florida. The series centers on the partnership of undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs, who meet when Tubbs infiltrates a drug cartel. Critics praised its cinematic style and atmospheric storytelling.
Who created Miami Vice and who produced it?
Miami Vice was created by Anthony Yerkovich and executive produced by Michael Mann, whose cinematic vision defined the show's distinctive visual style. It was produced by Universal Television and Michael Mann Productions for NBC, premiering on September 16, 1984.
Why was Miami Vice so culturally influential?
Miami Vice revolutionized television with its film-quality cinematography, pastel fashion, and synthesizer-driven soundtrack by Jan Hammer. It pioneered the use of contemporary pop music in drama, inspired global fashion trends, and redefined the visual language of American television, influencing countless crime dramas that followed.
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