“Miami Vice” wasn’t just another cop show. It redefined the genre, blending high-octane action with cinematic visuals, while also helping to revitalize Miami Beach as it showcased its Art Deco glamour. Each episode of the series, which debuted in 1984, was a love letter to the city, wrapped in the excess of the 1980s.

A new Miami Vice reboot film is on its way, and Michael B. Jordan is a top choice to star as audience favorite Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs, as of Thursday. Jordan most recently starred in the box office hit Sinners and is known for his on-screen charm,