Miami Vice - Season Three | 
 enlarge | Directors: Don Johnson, Christopher Crowe, Daniel Attias, David Jackson, Fred Walter
Actors: Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas, Olivia Brown, Saundra Santiago, Michael Talbott
Studio: Universal Dist. Corp. (MCA)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 11453
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), English (Published)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 5
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 5
Running Time: 1060 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.7 x 0.9
MPN: MCAD61028833D
UPC: 025192883323
EAN: 0025192883323
ASIN: B000MLWQ6S
Theatrical Release Date: September 28, 1984
Release Date: March 20, 2007
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 03/20/2007
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Great Season, But Why the Edited Episode? December 24, 2008
Lisa Hindmarsh (Northern New Jersey, United States)
I was a big fan of "Vice" when it originally aired, and twenty plus years later, I think a lot of it holds up well. Season 3 is probably my favorite, darker, more complex, and moodier than the first two. In my opinion, "Shadow in the Dark" is one of the best episodes in the entire series. I agree with the reviewer who noted Don Johnson's dated clothes (those short jackets with all the zippers and buttons in sorbet colors are among the more unfortunate choices), and have noticed that his style is much more timeless (white or beige linen and pastel t-shirts) in seasons 1 and 2. My one big beef in this collection is with the "By Hooker By Crook" episode which featured Melanie Griffith, and which was the subject of controversy in the press because of how it pushed the envelope in terms of what was permissible to show at the time. NBC edited the re-run of the episode, cutting by almost half the pivotal sex scene/prostitute murder, and inexplicably they decided to issue the DVD with the edited version. I can understand the cuts in 1987, but what harm would there have been in re-issuing the complete episode on the DVD? After all, it's twenty years later, and the unedited scene really implies more than it shows and seems almost quaint by today's standards (the murder was more graphic in the original, and the sex scene was longer). All in all, this is a very worthwhile purchase for fans of the show, but it's disappointing that they didn't issue all the episodes as they originally aired.
Fun! October 26, 2008
Mrs Gulch (Lake Worth, FL)
If you like cops in pastel, linen suits who live in Miami then this is the set for you! The boys are back and better than ever. The DVD's are full of your favorite episodes. If you love Miami Vice, you will love this set!
Classic "Cop" show October 12, 2008
P. Benoit
I have all five sesons of this classic (and unusual) TV Show, and you'll be sorry if you don't experience this classic. You saw it on TV, now enjoy it in your home. A must for all.
Patty, Clmnt., NH.
 Really good cops and robbers show! September 13, 2008
Susannah St Clair Foxy Loxy (North Bend Washington)
After watching the first season, I decided to order the rest. I am on DVD session three. It is interesting to see how the show changes and grows. I am not always happy with what the producers do, but you cannot deny that it is always interesting. Looking forward to the remainder of the series. Much as I like Thomas, he is never the "star". Only Johnson holds this show together.
Most underrated/misunderstood season! July 6, 2008
George Estremera (Fresno, CA, USA)
Too bad so many people stopped watching this show in time for the third season. They missed out! Seems to me VICE only became less popular just because it wasn't new anymore. But actually, it was new: the show took on a darker tone and look. The scripts became tighter, too. Standouts include 'Stone's War,' 'Streetwise,' 'By Hooker, By Crook,' 'Walk Alone,' 'Red Tape,' 'The Good Collar,' and 'Shadow in the Dark.' This was also the season in which Zito was killed off due to John Diehl's desire to try his hand at film roles.
The music has a bit less emphasis on hit songs, but there's still a lot of hit music throughout. At any rate, you can't just have music and cameo appearances. Season 3 of MIAMI VICE also has better pacing and writing than the previous season. Unfortunately, by Season 3, it had become a fad. So to those of you who thought the show was washed up already: you can have your opinions, but I say different!!!
I got this DVD box set much sooner than I expected. I'm still waiting on a different box set I ordered two weeks ago from a private seller. I also like that, so far, I only saw the Universal logo at the beginning of the disc, and not also at the start of each and every episode. The traditional one-sided format is nice too.
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