Miami Vice Complete Series - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

Kenshiro80 · 05-28-2025, 04:00 AM

I picked up the "Fabulous" set last year.... ironically, it's anything but.
It's so sad that the US/UK releases have been terrible, but the German one was great and had a lovely Collector's set. Honestly, I may even buy Knight Rider if it helps us get a 4K UHD Miami Vice, but my God, there has to be subtitles at the very least. I'm a subtitle kinda guy, so no option really annoyed me. I ended up buying all 5 seasons on Prime Video because they all had subtitles, so I sacrificed the audio & picture for the subs, but that's too big a deal breaker for me.

derek_1999 · 05-28-2025, 11:19 AM

The HD version is currently streaming for free on Prime.

Gutted that my favourite episode 'Evan' isn't available... after some research it seems some of the themes make it unsuitable for a modern audience.

drush9999 · 05-28-2025, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by derek_1999

The HD version is currently streaming for free on Prime.

Gutted that my favourite episode 'Evan' isn't available... after some research it seems some of the themes make it unsuitable for a modern audience.

I thought that episode handles those themes in quite a forward thinking way for the mid 80s.

Marv Inc. · 05-28-2025, 06:22 PM

I hope we get a 4K set. I looked into the german set a few times and couldn't find it listed anywhere.

derek_1999 · 05-28-2025, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

I thought that episode handles those themes in quite a forward thinking way for the mid 80s.

I haven't seen it since the 80's - so I can't comment - LOL!

I was actually really happy see it on Prime and have started viewing season by season, it was then I realised that Evan was missing.

bilbofett · 05-28-2025, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by derek_1999

The HD version is currently streaming for free on Prime.

Gutted that my favourite episode 'Evan' isn't available... after some research it seems some of the themes make it unsuitable for a modern audience.

derek_1999 · 05-29-2025, 08:11 AM

Seems to be a debate on expired rights vs content (https://www.reddit.com/r/MiamiVice/c...versal_action/)

But, who knows... suffice to say, it's not on any streaming platforms (unless somebody knows better?). Is it on the latest Blu-Ray releases?

Also just checked Prime UK and noticed that there's only seasons 1-4 on there too... no season 5

HoldenCarver · 06-05-2025, 11:54 PM

Evan is an absolutely amazing episode. I got the first three seasons on DVD many years ago and it is absolutely one of the top standout episodes that has really stuck in my mind.

One of the reasons it stuck is because of the way it perfectly used Peter Gabriel's song "Biko". Which makes me think, is the reason it's not available because Gabriel (or his label) wanted too much money to renew the streaming usage rights?

I doubt the lack of availability is due to unsuitable themes. If there's any episode that would warrant removal for that reason it would surely have to be the pro-IRA episode guest starring Liam Neeson.

drush9999 · 06-06-2025, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HoldenCarver

I doubt the lack of availability is due to unsuitable themes. If there's any episode that would warrant removal for that reason it would surely have to be the pro-IRA episode guest starring Liam Neeson.

Reminds me of when the BBC banned that episode of TNG because Data said Ireland was reunified. Because of where we are right now, it's laughable, but back then I can see why.

CouncilSpectre · 06-06-2025, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

Reminds me of when the BBC banned that episode of TNG because Data said Ireland was reunified. Because of where we are right now, it's laughable, but back then I can see why.

Nick Griffin watching that episode:

[Show spoiler]

Just one more reason to air it

pferreira · 06-11-2025, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by drush9999

Reminds me of when the BBC banned that episode of TNG because Data said Ireland was reunified. Because of where we are right now, it's laughable, but back then I can see why.

It was more because he was saying terrorism was integral in leading to the reunification of Ireland. I wouldn't have banned it but I can understand the reasoning.

Bumblefeet · 06-11-2025, 08:06 PM

This is the reason I own Miami Vice on Blu-ray... and Leprechaun.

Patton27 · 06-12-2025, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek_1999

The HD version is currently streaming for free on Prime.

Gutted that my favourite episode 'Evan' isn't available... after some research it seems some of the themes make it unsuitable for a modern audience.

Didn't research that extensively, because it took me about two minutes to find out it's because of rights issues.

If I had to guess specifically, it's probably because Gabriel still owns all his catalogue, he never sold the publishing, and he probably doesn't like Biko being used where the police kill people.

JoeJr81 · 08-25-2025, 03:55 AM

Did the Mill Creek set get fixed? I thought I read somewhere that it had but now I can’t find it.

bongozoid · 08-25-2025, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeJr81

Did the Mill Creek set get fixed? I thought I read somewhere that it had but now I can’t find it.

Yes, I would think any new sets out there are the corrected discs. They issued replacements pretty quickly.

Marv Inc. · 08-25-2025, 09:59 AM

The US set was down to £53 on amazon UK inc delivery and I had it in my basket and just read the site review to refresh my memory and no I thought against it.

Hopefully they are trying to clear stock in lew of a 4K upgrade coming.

05-28-2025, 04:00 AM	#61
Kenshiro80 Member Member since:Aug 2018	I picked up the "Fabulous" set last year.... ironically, it's anything but. It's so sad that the US/UK releases have been terrible, but the German one was great and had a lovely Collector's set. Honestly, I may even buy Knight Rider if it helps us get a 4K UHD Miami Vice, but my God, there has to be subtitles at the very least. I'm a subtitle kinda guy, so no option really annoyed me. I ended up buying all 5 seasons on Prime Video because they all had subtitles, so I sacrificed the audio & picture for the subs, but that's too big a deal breaker for me.

05-28-2025, 11:19 AM	#62
derek_1999 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:786	The HD version is currently streaming for free on Prime. Gutted that my favourite episode 'Evan' isn't available... after some research it seems some of the themes make it unsuitable for a modern audience.

05-28-2025, 06:22 PM	#64
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	I hope we get a 4K set. I looked into the german set a few times and couldn't find it listed anywhere.

05-29-2025, 08:11 AM	#67
derek_1999 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2013 Location:UK 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:786	Seems to be a debate on expired rights vs content (https://www.reddit.com/r/MiamiVice/c...versal_action/) But, who knows... suffice to say, it's not on any streaming platforms (unless somebody knows better?). Is it on the latest Blu-Ray releases? Also just checked Prime UK and noticed that there's only seasons 1-4 on there too... no season 5

06-05-2025, 11:54 PM	#68
HoldenCarver Active Member Member since:May 2018 Blu-ray collection:952	Evan is an absolutely amazing episode. I got the first three seasons on DVD many years ago and it is absolutely one of the top standout episodes that has really stuck in my mind. One of the reasons it stuck is because of the way it perfectly used Peter Gabriel's song "Biko". Which makes me think, is the reason it's not available because Gabriel (or his label) wanted too much money to renew the streaming usage rights? I doubt the lack of availability is due to unsuitable themes. If there's any episode that would warrant removal for that reason it would surely have to be the pro-IRA episode guest starring Liam Neeson.

06-11-2025, 08:06 PM	#72
Bumblefeet Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:827	This is the reason I own Miami Vice on Blu-ray... and Leprechaun.

08-25-2025, 03:55 AM	#74
JoeJr81 Active Member Member since:Aug 2012 Location:SLC, UT Trading Score:169	Did the Mill Creek set get fixed? I thought I read somewhere that it had but now I can’t find it.

08-25-2025, 09:59 AM	#76
Marv Inc. Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2012 Location:The British Empire Blu-ray collection:5	The US set was down to £53 on amazon UK inc delivery and I had it in my basket and just read the site review to refresh my memory and no I thought against it. Hopefully they are trying to clear stock in lew of a 4K upgrade coming.

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