Miami Vice has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available on Amazon Prime Video. 5 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 517 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Don Johnson anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Miami Vice earns its spot. The plotting gives Miami Vice its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. 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. Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. The series ran for 5 seasons (1984–1989), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Miami Vice is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Miami Vice. If you have already watched Dexter, Miami Vice is a natural next step. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Don Johnson anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Miami Vice wrapped up in 1989, created by Anthony Yerkovich — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.