About Miami Vice
Miami Vice is an American crime drama that ran on NBC from 1984 to 1989, following two undercover detectives in the Metro-Dade Police Department vice squad as they investigate drug trafficking, smuggling, and organized crime across South Florida. James 'Sonny' Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs operate in a world of fast boats, luxury cars, and high-stakes deals, often blurring the line between the criminals they pursue and the lifestyles they must imitate to maintain their cover.
Created by Anthony Yerkovich and developed under executive producer Michael Mann, the series became known for its distinctive visual style: pastel color palettes, sleek fashion, art-deco Miami architecture, and a cinematic, music-video sensibility unusual for network television of its era. The show treated its city almost as a character, using neon-lit nights and sun-bleached days to frame stories about ambition, loyalty, and moral compromise.
Beyond its look, Miami Vice was celebrated for its pioneering use of contemporary pop and rock music, frequently building scenes around hit songs rather than a traditional orchestral score. Over five seasons the series balanced episodic investigations with longer character arcs, exploring the personal costs of undercover work and the toll it took on the detectives and the people around them.