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Miami Vice 1984

“There's no stopping them.”

★ 7.4/10 · 517 votes TV-14 CrimeDrama 5 seasons · 110 eps Ended
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What is Miami Vice?

Miami Vice is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC. The series was created by Anthony Yerkovich and executive-produced by Michael Mann.

Type
TV series
Year
1984
Status
Ended
Episodes
110
Runtime
48 minutes
First aired
Sep 16, 1984
Last aired
Jun 28, 1989
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NBC
Genres
Crime, Drama
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Overview

Miami Vice is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC. The series was created by Anthony Yerkovich and executive-produced by Michael Mann. It stars Don Johnson as James Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo Rico Tubbs, two Metro-Dade Police Department detectives working undercover in Miami, Florida. The series follows undercover detectives Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs as they infiltrate and combat the drug trade and other criminal elements in South Florida. Miami Vice was groundbreaking for its visual style and use of contemporary music. The show was produced by Michael Mann and starred Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as vice cops combating crime in Miami. The series comprised 111 episodes, each 48 minutes in length, and was produced by Universal TV. Miami Vice premiered on NBC and was directed by various directors, including Bill Duke.

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Should you watch it?

“Two undercover detectives battle drug trafficking and crime in the vibrant streets of 1980s Miami.”

Reasons to watch
  • iconic visual style
  • integration of popular music
  • strong lead performances
Keep in mind
  • dated production values
  • intense depiction of criminal activity

Watch it if you enjoy classic police dramas that defined the aesthetic of the 1980s.

The series features depictions of drug trafficking and prostitution consistent with its crime drama genre.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Season 4 · 22 episodes
Season 5 · 20 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who are the lead characters?

The series stars Don Johnson as Sonny Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo Tubbs.

When did the show air?

Miami Vice aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989.

Who created the series?

The show was created by Anthony Yerkovich.

What is the premise of the show?

It follows the Miami Police Department's vice squad as they work to end drug trafficking and prostitution.

Who served as executive producer?

Michael Mann served as the executive producer for the series.