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

Was the subject of a skit on Saturday Night Live called "What is Burn Notice?" during the Ashton Kutcher/Them Crooked Vultures episode.

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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 The Cleveland Show: Another Bad Thanksgiving (2010)

User Reviews

The best show I've seen in years

Without question, "Burn Notice" is the coolest show on TV since the first episodes of Alias. I was totally engaged the moment Michael got his burn notice when he called to make the wire transfer--seeing the wheels turn for that beat before smiling and turning to the Russian mobster was sublime. This show has edge and attitude to burn, no pun intended, and I hope it keeps it--the only thing that could dull it would be any hint of silliness (Bruce Campbell's character needs to demonstrate some ass-kicking spy mojo somewhere along the line). Matt Nix: You've done a fantastic job on the writing, great casting (Jeff Donovan is a "Where'd he come from?" find), locations, etc. Keep the edge. The first two shows were great, can't wait to see what's next.