Burn Notice (2007– )

A spy recently disavowed by the U.S. government uses his Special Ops training to help others in trouble.

Creator:

Matt Nix

Stars:

Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jeffrey Donovan	...	Michael Westen (98 episodes, 2007-2012)
Gabrielle Anwar	...	Fiona Glenanne (98 episodes, 2007-2012)
Bruce Campbell	...	Sam Axe (98 episodes, 2007-2012)
Sharon Gless	...	Madeline Westen (98 episodes, 2007-2012)
Coby Bell	...	Jesse Porter (54 episodes, 2010-2012)

Storyline

Michael Westen, a seasoned US spy, is suddenly 'burned', i.e. discredited, without any form of procedure. He survives by doing impossible jobs for desperate people in Miami, where his mother lives. Michael is usually aided by trusted former FBI informer Sam and his ex girlfriend Fiona.

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Plot Keywords:

spy | yogurt | explosion | hand to hand combat | brother brother relationship | 

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Taglines:

Sun. Surf. Espionage.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Burn Notice: Operação Miami

Filming Locations:

Miami, Florida, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Flying Glass of Milk Productions, Fox Television Studios, Fuse Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Michael McBride, the code name that Michael Weston uses with his Irish contacts, is the name of the character that Sean Connery plays in Darby O'Gill and the Little People.

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Goofs

During the opening montage, we see Michael boarding a tricycle-gear aircraft, but the aircraft seen flying out is a DC-3, a tail-dragger.

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Quotes

Michael Westen: You say tomato, I say pimp.

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Connections

Referenced in MythBusters: Cannonball Chemistry (2012)

User Reviews

Surprisingly good

When I found out that Bruce Campbell was only in a supporting role I thought this was going to be just another USA ripoff. I was wrong.

In this incredibly overworked genre Burn Notice is something refreshingly new. The Mom and her meddling is an inventive twist that adds interest to the stories and the addition of all the beach bunnies running around in the backgrounds of many of the shots is shamelessly flagrant sexism at its finest. The story lines are interesting and the plot twists are acceptably resourceful.

In my opinion, Mr. Campbell should be the lead character but, hey, what do I know? Anyway, I intend to watch every episode. Got a season Pass on the Tivo.

Check it out, I think you'll like it.

John