"Burn Notice" (2007) TV series

User Rating:

8.3/10   

Creator:

Matt Nix

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Tagline:

Spies don't get fired, they get burned.

Plot:

A spy recently disavowed by the US Government uses his Special Ops training to help others in trouble.

Plot Keywords:

Spy | Hero | Mother Son Relationship | Friendship Between Men | Improvisation

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 9	4:00 PM	USA	Fearless Leader	#3.4
Thur. July 9	9:00 PM	USA	Signals and Codes	#3.5

Cast

Jeffrey Donovan	...	Michael Westen (33 episodes, 2007-2009)
Gabrielle Anwar	...	Fiona Glenanne / ... (33 episodes, 2007-2009)
Bruce Campbell	...	Sam Axe (33 episodes, 2007-2009)
Sharon Gless	...	Madeline Westen (32 episodes, 2007-2009)

Runtime:

USA:60 min | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Argentina:13 | UK:15 | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15

Filming Locations:

Miami, Florida, USA

Company:

Fox Television Studios

Trivia:

The gadgets "built" by Michael are fabricated by the Special Effects Department. It is a collaborative effort by the writer, production designer, special effects and the prop master. The actual builder is Michael Doyle, the Special Effects Foreman.

Quotes:

Michael Westen: [voice-over] My name is Michael Westen. I used to be a spy. Until...
voice on phone: [phone rings] We got a burn notice on you. You're blacklisted.
Michael Westen: [voice-over] When you're burned, you've got nothing: no cash, no credit, no job history. You're stuck in whatever city they decide to dump you in.
Michael Westen: Where am I?
Fiona Glenanne: Miami.
Michael Westen: [voice-over] You do whatever work comes your way. You rely on anyone who's still talking to you. A trigger-happy ex-girlfriend...
Fiona Glenanne: Shall we shoot them?
Michael Westen: [voice-over] An old friend who's informing on you to the FBI...
Sam Axe: You know spies... bunch of bitchy little girls.
Michael Westen: [voice-over] Family too...
[...]

This show rocks

By the end of the first show, the 1-1/2 hour premier, I was hooked. Donovan (remember him from The Pretender?) is charismatic and believable as the spy left out in the cold. I was pleasantly surprised to see Gabrielle Anwar. She starred in a friend's indie film and I wondered what happened to her. And Bruce Campbell.. well who doesn't like him? He adds good depth as Michael Western's grizzled friend. Great cast and sharp writing with Miami serving as a superb backdrop. This series has a load of potential so I'm hoping people will jump on board and start watching. I'm tempted to give it 10/10 as I didn't see anything that I didn't like. I'm looking forward to the new episode tomorrow (Thursday). This show is better than most movies coming out this summer. Great blend of action and humor.