Product Details

• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 5
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Tlc
• DVD Release Date: October 30, 2007
• Run Time: 945 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000TJ6PCO
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,993 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Miami Ink brings together a brotherhood of tattoo artists. They learned their craft together as apprentices in South Beach. Then they went their separate ways. From Los Angeles to New York, all have become renowned artists with celebrity clientele that wait months to be inked by the masters. Now, 10 years later, they're coming home. Back to the place where it all began, South Beach, to open a tattoo shop together, live together and teach their traditions to a new generation. Their way - the right way. This is a series about life behind the scenes at Miami Ink, a custom tattoo parlor. The series is also a study of the interplay between 4 old friends (and 1 apprentice) as they live and work together in the pursuit of their passion: the art of tattoo.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Show of Tatto's I've Seen January 5, 2008

By Fairguy

Format:DVD

This is my first Tatto DVD show. I felt that the show is really good and worth buying. The stories are very interesting and as far as i saw not a boring episode in this set. I was dissapointed on the censored episodes but hey it's all good. I definetly recomend this series.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to wear INK, to enjoy the artistry November 30, 2009

By Shiloh True TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

While flipping channels one day, I came across the second season of 'L.A. Ink,' with Kat Von D. I don't know how I had been so, out-of-the-loop, to have missed it previously. Now mind you, I'm screeching past, middle-age, and I own NO tattoos, but I was immediately hooked by Kat and her crew, DVR'ing every show.

While researching back-story on Kat, I learned she had started out with the popular series, 'Miami Ink,' which I had not seen either. I wanted to watch Kat's growth, leading to her own spin-off series, a book, make-up, and even a fragrance. This young woman was on a roll! I purchased Season I of 'Miami Ink,' to witness her first exposure. I was pleased, that Kat was in a few of the episodes, because there is a very clear transition from her early appearances on MI, to the Kat of the here, and now. Her appearance has changed, her demeanor, and certainly, her confidence. It was fun to watch Kat's metamorphosis to such celebrity status and success, while defying traditional social norms---a good lesson for all. Yea, Kat!

Okay, so back to MI. First off, this set contains 5 discs, with 21 episodes. I'd call that a lot of, bang-for-the-buck, even if you are just remotely interested in this cast of characters. But, I can almost guarantee, that after you watch a couple of episodes, and become enamoured with the artists, you won't want to miss a single minute. Observing these talented and distinct personalities working long hours, in such confined space, leads to some very unusual circumstances. Sometimes the testosterone runs high ,and yes, boys, will be boys.

The customers can be heartwarming, particularly those seeking to memorialize a loved one. In contrast, some are demanding, and, not too likable.... But pleasant, or not, they are treated with respect and some serious artwork. If you have harboured negative images of tattoo shops, in the past, I think these artists may convince you, that many shops operate quite thoughtfully and professionally. Be warned, you may even get the itch to have a tattoo.

Chris Garver is a pleasure to watch, since he is reputed to be one of the best in the business. Of course, Kat brings to life some wonderful portraits; her specialty. Ami, Chris, Darren and Yogi, complete the cast of characters, each with individual stories, worries and some personal baggage. As with all reality series, you will meet their mothers, friends, dates, dogs, and visit their abodes, etc. By the end of the first season, you will feel like you know them, making it clearly understandable why this series has gained such success. Read more ›

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Show October 13, 2008

By Chris Benjamin

Format:DVD

How can you beat over 900 minutes of Great Tattoos!!For 20.00 I would highly recommend this

5.0 out of 5 stars Great! June 7, 2013

By RP

Format:Amazon Instant Video

I enjoy these shows, the artwork is great...the relationship issues are similar to most reality tv shows - slightly less drama than some. :) But these are amazing artists and it's really lovely to get to see their artwork.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Show April 13, 2013

By lisa

Format:Amazon Instant Video

This show reminds me of why I have Miami pride. Garver is a fantastic artist. I really love Miami ink even though I will never get a tattoo.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! March 27, 2012

By J. Louis

Format:DVD

I'm pretty surprised with this show as I didn't think I was going to like it very much however after watching the first couple of seasons, it has really renewed my interest in tattoos and I'm definitely going to get more work done soon. I enjoy the back stories of the customers on why they are getting ink done as well as the faces of the artists when a young girl comes in wanting a bird or butterfly or something else equally obnoxious. It's nice that the show also includes a little example of what life is like as a tattoo artist and how one becomes an artist. I always thought that one had to be artistically inclined to tattoo but apparently it's as learned a trait as anything else.

5.0 out of 5 stars Before watching the rest, start with the BEST! March 11, 2012

By James Jones

Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase

Here is where all the great ink shows got started. So much as changed since season 1. Still, we get to dive right in with some great tattoos and powerful stories. This is one series you can watch repeatedly and not get bored. Chris Garver, I have a shoulder blade with your name on it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just about tattoos November 14, 2011

By Lei

Format:DVD

This is a review covering all six seasons. Miami Ink is a reality show on TLC that was located at a tattoo shop in Miami Beach, Florida. It premiered in 2005, and has run for six seasons. The first four seasons were interesting. I learned a lot about the process of producing an excellent tattoo. They talk about the tools and how they make the stencils. Last two seasons were really dragged out. There were only a few interesting moments here and there towards the last seasons. Season Six had the best intro by far. Few interesting people, but really I think Miami Ink died after Kat Von D left. Kat Von D brought a lot of interest to the show. Honestly, I only started watching the show for Kat Von D. She was a family person, she was funny, she cared for her clients, she treated everyone with the same respect, and she had a good relationship with her fellow tattoo artists, except Ami. It's obvious she has her own fan base. I don't blame her for leaving Miami. I'm not into the whole skanky beach scene myself. Granted, she was a bit rude to those biker people in season four. American Chopper? Who the hell cares anyway? If she doesn't want to tattoo them, she doesn't have to. I'm sure there were tattoos Ami didn't want to do, such as script. That leads me to the people who come for tattoos. It is obvious a lot of people make up reasons to get tattoos. There doesn't need to be a reason to get one. If you want one for the hell of it, just get one. I guess the show needed things to talk about though. Other than that, there were a lot of sad stories. All kinds of people walk in to get a tattoo, some more sane than others. Some more fake than others. There were a lot of repeat offenders. Although there were very few tattoos that I would actually get, almost all were intricate and high quality.... I'm not sure why Ami and Chris decided to open up a bar. I feel that is more time consuming and not as rewarding as creating art, but I'm sure they did make money from it. It's interesting what kind of homes they bought after a few working five season. I should mention the episode where they went to New Orleans. I think what they did for that man who lost his home was wonderful and that painting was beautiful. I should have become a tattoo artist.
Artists:
Ami James - Ami James is one of those guys who wear their heart on their sleeve. He may be a little OCD. But overall Ami is funny and I see a lot of my personality in him. He's funny and real. His impersonations made me laugh. I can see why he would have conflict with co-workers. It's hard to keep it professional when you have a temper that can go from 0-60. He does nice work. Maybe limited, but professional nevertheless. And I thought it was cool that he talked about Israeli traditions or customs. I also liked that he got a dog Bella, and later a cat. That was unexpected. He also loves kids.
Chris Garver- It's clear that Garver is very artistic. I like his work a lot. He has a lot of knowledge, and flexibility in art and I'm sure he will never have a hard time finding work if he gets back problems again. He is very calm and laid back, which is why he works well with a lot of artists. He is professional and easy to work with.
Yoji Harada-Obviously, Yogi is there because he is friends with the rest of the group. Otherwise he doesn't belong there. I'm not sure to what the extent his artistic capabilities are now, but I don't see myself getting tattooed by him unless it is kanji. He is basically the shop's bitch, but he doesn't do a very good job of managing the shop as far as what I see from the show. Outside of the shop, Yoji has a beautiful baby girl named Sydney. That was pleasant to see. And I liked the episode where Yogi went to Japan to see his mom. He is musically talented. He knows how to play the guitar. I'm not sure why he decided to pursue tattooing over his music. Nevertheless, Yogi is a funny guy that the other tattooists like to joke around with.
Darren Brass - At first I thought Darren was going to be a goof, but he is actually one of the most professional guys in the shop. He can do a wide variety of tattoos. He really got a lot of unique ones. I liked the way he went about his divorce with Carolina. It wasn't talked about over four episodes. It was only one episode. I'm not sure what the problem was, but he seems like a nice guy and Carolina seemed annoying. What seems strange is that he had a hard time having a baby with Carolina while married with her. Yet he goes out with this ugly girl for two seconds and she's already preggers. Strange. I don't know. He and Talea don't look right. I feel that Darren didn't get enough camera time overall. They gave the child birth too much time!
Chris Nuñez-Chris needs to grow up. He really isn't very professional. He shows up late to work for endless partying. There was an episode where he kissed a girl's rear end. Obviously anything with women in bikinis was put into the show for more ratings and viewers. I'm not sure how he can conduct business in a drunken state. He even screwed up on a tattoo on Season Five, episode Two. His habits may have been the result his father's suicide. I'm not sure, but at least he respects his mom. Oh, and I was amazed at how many speeding tickets he got. I have to say, despite all, he can produce some really nice tattoos.
I suggest watching Miami Ink if you are looking into getting a tattoo. I'm kind of sad the show discontinued. Overall, Miami Ink had a lot incorporated that is catered to a male audience, such as, the bikes, cars, cage fighting, skaters, racing, baseball, golf, graffiti, and "fashion" contests. Obviously, it's an all male cast so no surprise there. Anyway, I am glad Kat Von D got a spin off for LA Ink and I am looking forward to watching it. Read more ›