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Miami Vice

1984 – 1989Show5 seasons110 episodesTV-14

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A nostalgic, tense crime series about crime and everyday modern life, with standout score and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 110 episodes · best: S2E3 "Out Where the Buses Don't Run" 8.8

Story

There's no stopping them.

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.

Feels like

Neon-Noir Crime Drama
Iconic Synthwave Soundtrack
Miami Vice Aesthetic
Stylish Undercover Policing
Cool & Sophisticated
High-Octane Action
Retro 80s Cultural Touchstone
Dramatic Character Arcs
Luxury vs. Decay
Buddy Cop Dynamic

Crew

Directors: James Quinn, John Nicolella, Richard Compton
Written by: Dennis Cooper, Ken Solarz, David Black
Produced by: Liam O'Brien, Richard Brams, Mel Swope
Music by: Jan Hammer, Tim Truman, John Petersen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 16, 1984 · June 28, 1989 · Ended

First aired: September 16, 1984
Last aired: June 28, 1989
Status: Ended
Length: 5 seasons · 110 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres: Crime, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 37 countries

Tropes

Arms Dealer, Strange Cop in a Strange Land, Genre Shift +9

Arms Dealer
Strange Cop in a Strange Land
Genre Shift
And Starring
Psychotic Womanchild
The Teaser
Early-Installment Weirdness
Let Me at Him!
Corrupt Church
The Place
Special Guest
Real Is Brown

12 of 319 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Miami Vice?"

Questions about Miami Vice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Miami Vice?

In the United States, Miami Vice is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Miami Vice worth watching?

77

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 72%). Audiences rate it higher (85 out of 100) than critics (72).

Which season of Miami Vice is best?

7.9S17.9S27.8S37.1S47.3S5

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Out Where the Buses Don't Run (season 2, episode 3) at 8.8, and the lowest is Missing Hours (season 4, episode 7) at 4.5.

Is Miami Vice okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDrug useStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, drug use, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Miami Vice?

88 h

About 88 hours: 110 episodes in 5 seasons of about 48 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1989.

Can I half-watch Miami Vice?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Miami Vice use?

Arms DealerStrange Cop in a Strange LandGenre ShiftAnd StarringPsychotic WomanchildThe TeaserEarly-Installment WeirdnessLet Me at Him!Corrupt ChurchThe PlaceSpecial GuestReal Is Brownand 307 more

TV Tropes lists 319 tropes for it, including Arms Dealer, Strange Cop in a Strange Land, and Genre Shift.