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:

Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Jeffrey Donovan

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

Cast

Series cast summary:
Gabrielle Anwar	...	Fiona Glenanne (102 episodes, 2007-2013)
Bruce Campbell	...	Sam Axe (102 episodes, 2007-2013)
Jeffrey Donovan	...	Michael Westen (101 episodes, 2007-2013)
Sharon Gless	...	Madeline Westen (101 episodes, 2007-2013)
Coby Bell	...	Jesse Porter (57 episodes, 2010-2013)

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 | brains over brawn | improvisation | boyfriend girlfriend relationship | 

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Taglines:

Trouble in paradise.

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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

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Weston's car is a 1973 Dodge Charger.

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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: [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 used to inform on you to...
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Connections

Spin-off Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe (2011)

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