Executive Producer Michael Mann’s Vision:
Michael Mann, the show’s executive producer, refined Yerkovich’s concept, emphasizing a cinematic quality. Mann’s directive of “no earth tones” led to the show’s signature pastel palette, contrasting Miami’s sunny exterior with its dark underbelly.
Mann drew from his own research into Miami’s nightlife and drug culture, incorporating real locations and stories, such as the use of cigarette boats by smugglers, into the show’s narrative