Did you know?
In Miami Vice — “Out Where the Buses Don’t Run,” Hank Weldon, played by Bruce McGill, wasn’t just written as a rogue cop. He was a dark reflection of Crockett.
McGill played Weldon like a man who crossed the line a long time ago… and just kept walking.
His performance feels like a guy living inside the case 24/7. No charm. No release valve. No way back. Meanwhile, Don Johnson plays Crockett with restraint, almost like he’s staring at a possible future version of himself.
That’s what makes the dynamic so good:
Weldon = what happens when you go too far.
Crockett = the man walking the edge.
Tubbs = the last piece of perspective, watching it all from the outside.
Director David Anspaugh also frames Weldon differently — tighter, harsher, more boxed in — like the man is trapped inside his own mind.
And that famous reveal? The body hidden for years wasn’t just a twist.
It was Weldon’s confession without words.
He didn’t lose the suspect, pal. He decided the outcome.
See you out there, pal. 🌴☀️
Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler have officially signed on to star in Joseph Kosinski's 'Miami Vice' movie
• Production starts later this year
• Will be filmed with IMAX cameras
In Miami Vice, when Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” plays, you witness one of the most cinematic moments ever on TV. It sets the tone so effortlessly and makes you realize just how f*cked up today’s TV industry has become. We lost this soul.