Miami Vice
Miami Vice is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989.
Miami Vice is an American crime drama television series that aired on NBC from 1984 to 1989. Created by Anthony Yerkovich and executive-produced by Michael Mann, it stars Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas as undercover detectives in Miami.
Premise
The series centers on undercover detectives Crockett and Tubbs as they investigate drug trafficking, prostitution, arms dealing, and other crimes in South Florida. Its storylines often combine police drama with a glossy, highly stylized visual approach.
Production and style
Miami Vice was created by Anthony Yerkovich and shaped creatively by Michael Mann. It became notable for location shooting, contemporary pop music, cinematic cinematography, and a fashion-forward look that distinguished it from earlier police dramas.
Broadcast history
The series premiered on NBC on September 16, 1984 and ended in 1989 after five seasons. It remained one of the defining American television dramas of the 1980s.
Cultural impact
The show influenced later crime series through its emphasis on atmosphere, music, and visual presentation. It also became closely identified with the aesthetics and excesses of 1980s television.
Key facts
- The series follows undercover detectives Crockett and Tubbs in Miami's vice and narcotics world.
- It became known for stylized visuals, fashion, music, and real Miami locations.
- Miami Vice influenced television's visual style and police-procedural format.
- The show ran for five seasons on NBC and won four Emmy Awards.
- It is closely associated with 1980s popular culture.
The series aired internationally in Canada and became part of the broader North American television culture of the 1980s, with lasting influence on crime dramas viewed by Canadian audiences.
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References
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Miami-Vice-American-television-seriesSupports: Created by Anthony Yerkovich; premiered in September 1984; ran for five seasons; stars and premise.
- NBC — https://www.nbc.com/miami-vice/aboutSupports: Premiere date; cast; NBC broadcast; premise; five-season run.
- Television Academy — https://www.televisionacademy.com/features/emmy-magazine/articles/miami-vice-oral-historySupports: 1984–1989 run; 20 Emmy nominations; 4 Emmy wins; cultural style and impact.