Heck, even if you don't like the show, it's worth watching for those stunning aerial views of Miami, the beaches, the boats, etc.

+1 Yeah...I live in South Florida and I'm still blown-away.

Finally got around to watching the latest episode last night. Another good one. I agree, the PQ is far better this season.

Finally got around to watching the latest episode last night. Another good one. I agree, the PQ is far better this season.

A lot less grain to it. The first few seasons looked pretty bad for HD programming. I have no complaints now, though.

Heck, even if you don't like the show, it's worth watching for those stunning aerial views of Miami, the beaches, the boats, etc.

They seem to show the same aerial scenes. Why don't they go a little west and show some of the slums of Miami?

My best friend mentioned Fi may be behind it a couple of seasons ago. When it didn't happen, I think I didn't give it another thought. It would create an interesting dynamic, if it was true.

What a Rollercoaster of an episode...that was intense...I guess Mike isn't gonna get unburned after all....:eek:

Outstanding Picture Quality!!

It was good to see Barry. It's always fun to have him around. I did not see that ending coming. Wow!

I did not see that ending coming. Wow!

Ditto. I thought we'd see more of Mike teaming up with his CIA liaison on side-jobs, especially after that conversation they had while waiting for the files to copy from the stolen tablet.

I thought the events at the end of the episode was some sick joke the CIA was playing on Michael to officially welcome him and tell him he is un-burned. But alas, this is not the case and it seems his liaison is actually deceased. What a great show!

spell it "spoiler" instead of "spolier" :)

LMAO! Thanks! :o

Yep, that ending was a surprise and really sets the stage much better for things to come. I wasn't all that impressed with the main story until that happened.

I didn't really care to much for the plot of the week. I think it was kind of contrived. Maybe I was having a bad day and was pissed about third world Miami.

I wasn't and still can't figure out where they are going to go with main story arc. This may be interesting.

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"I did two things to prepare for the role of Sam Axe: jack and !@#$. Thank you for asking." -BC

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The client "formula" is getting a little predictable...but I'm realy into the new murder/frame-up plot.

Yeah, this weeks client story didn't really do it for me. I found the guy kind of annoying. I did feel for Jesse and his car though. The CIA story arc is fantastic. Wish they focused a little more on that.

I kind of liked Matt Lauria as the revengeful brother and budding spy in last night's episode. He is a pretty good actor, I think. The twists and turns behind finding out who is setting up Michael for his CIA handler's murder are fascinating. In that regard I still can't figure out where Michael's new handler, the formidable CIA agent, is coming from. Is she Michael's friend or his nemesis? So far, we just don't know.

The client stories have always been generally weak (IMO) and just provide filler so they don't have to rely too much on the overall Burned arc. They must feel that dropping little tidbits is more alluring to the audience than serious focus on it week by week. But, oh that Sam - never knew a guy to have so many connections at the right time. From hooks into every possible law enforcement database and operation to the always-handy rich lady who can provide fully staffed mansions with guests and Maserati's and yachts. Must be nice. And, was it just me, or did Weston's hair look...odd...color, wig? I'm not sure, but it looked different to me.

I kind of didn't like this weeks client either. Of course this is Miami, so it isn't implausible to have that many needy clients running around. This is scam central afterall. The overall story arc is ok so far, but does seem a bit forced. Hopefully it will progress to something a lot better.

Funny episode, OH **** ending!

The client stories have always been generally weak (IMO) and just provide filler so they don't have to rely too much on the overall Burned arc. They must feel that dropping little tidbits is more alluring to the audience than serious focus on it week by week. But, oh that Sam - never knew a guy to have so many connections at the right time. From hooks into every possible law enforcement database and operation to the always-handy rich lady who can provide fully staffed mansions with guests and Maserati's and yachts. Must be nice. And, was it just me, or did Weston's hair look...odd...color, wig? I'm not sure, but it looked different to me.

His hair was different, maybe longer and styled different? Ir didn't look right.

I thought this week's episode was fairly strange all around. They never told the guy what they did, but kept telling him to give them his secrets and they'd magically make him rich. I'm used to the holes with this show and can normally overlook them, but it just seemed ridiculous.

But, oh that Sam - never knew a guy to have so many connections at the right time. From hooks into every possible law enforcement database and operation to the always-handy rich lady who can provide fully staffed mansions with guests and Maserati's and yachts.

I don't see that as a problem at all. Sam's "buddies" have been a running gag since the show started. And hey, he's a likeable guy. I'd have a drink with him and do him a favor! :)

I really liked the fact that Michael was working with the CIA again and I especially liked Max - the small-talk scene last week was funny - so I was really dismayed when he got killed. however as soon as Fiona said "He's one of the good guys" I knew things were going to go sideways. I expected him to be a bad guy though.

Not excited about another arc, especially after the convoluted disasters of recent seasons. Which is why I think this show is much better with cases. The arcs after season two have been poorly conceived, nonsensical and badly paced.

Wasn't excited about this week's case. I thought the client was annoying and for someone who was supposed to be a sniper he didn't have much patience. I couldn't imagine him lying prone in the desert for hours observing a target.

Yeah, this weeks client story didn't really do it for me. I found the guy kind of annoying. I did feel for Jesse and his car though.

Funny thing about this show. I really don't care that much when the humans get damaged, but whenever a nice car takes a hit it makes me squirm. When the rear bumper came off the Porsche I really felt it.

Good to see the charger back in action.

There was one amusing car moment this episode which a lot of people probably missed. The shot of the Ferrari zooming up the driveway to the house was clearly footage that was speeded up. I can only imagine that whoever lent them the car or the place they rented it from didn't want anything remotely dangerous done with it and they had it pull up at about 10 miles an hour. Even Bruce barely touched the car when he was cleaning it.

I don't see that as a problem at all. Sam's "buddies" have been a running gag since the show started. And hey, he's a likeable guy. I'd have a drink with him and do him a favor! :)....

Wasn't excited about this week's case. I thought the client was annoying and for someone who was supposed to be a sniper he didn't have much patience. I couldn't imagine him lying prone in the desert for hours observing a target.

Don't get me wrong - I don't mind Sam and his contacts. I agree he's very likable and all of his 'connections' help make the stories fun. They just aren't very realistic and the show generally tries to pretend to be somewhat serious about its spy-reality. My comment wasn't really a criticism as much as observation.

I agree about the sniper character. He was far too out of control to be taken seriously as a pro sniper with special ops.

I agree about the sniper character. He was far too out of control to be taken seriously as a pro sniper with special ops.

His sister was, for all he knew, dying in a hospital bed... But yeah, you're probably right: his character was all wrong.

I maintain my position on his character's out of control actions not comporting with a professional military sniper, regardless the situation you describe.

His sister was, for all he knew, dying in a hospital bed... But yeah, you're probably right: his character was all wrong.

I maintain my position on his character's out of control actions not comporting with a professional military sniper, regardless the situation you describe.
I feel very strongly both ways. Besides, the disagreement is hardly a matter of life and death, given that it was only a TV show.:)

Oh, I don't feel strongly about it at all - it is just a TV show. I merely made an observation about the character and still feel that way despite the unnecessary snark in the quoted reply.

I agree w/ a previous poster that Michael's hair was different. In fact, at times it looked like a rug. :eek:

Classic Burn Notice.....funny, dramatic, tense and fun.

I'm really feeling the whole murder mystery sub-plot.

Definitely a solid episode.

Bringing back the two bureaucratic weasels from the Sam Axe TV movie was a nice touch.

Oh, I don't feel strongly about it at all - it is just a TV show. I merely made an observation about the character and still feel that way despite the unnecessary snark in the quoted reply.

Unnecessary snark? Really? :rolleyes: If you recall, I agreed with you, but was simply pointing out a portion of the story. How's that an unnecessary snark? You need to calm down.

Unnecessary snark? Really? :rolleyes: If you recall, I agreed with you, but was simply pointing out a portion of the story. How's that an unnecessary snark? You need to calm down.

If you were agreeing with me, you're right, I missed it, but so did the next poster who quoted us both as having opposing views. As for calming down...well there's that unnecessary thing again.

Let me just interject here. I'm not digging Michaels new doo. Makes his loafers seem a bit lighter. Not that there's anything wrong with that.;)

If you were agreeing with me, you're right, I missed it, but so did the next poster who quoted us both as having opposing views. As for calming down...well there's that unnecessary thing again.

Grow up.

Let me just interject here. I'm not digging Michaels new doo. Makes his loafers seem a bit lighter. Not that there's anything wrong with that.;)

:)

Grow up.

Why look what I found, an "ignore" button. How useful and not unnecessary at all in limiting the insults from some - bye now.

Another great episode.

I still don't get what's up with Donovan's hair. Whether it is just an intentional change by him or if it is the result of something in real life. Bringing back the two nerds from the Sam Axe movie was an interesting touch - though kind of stretched a bit by making them semi-bosses. Although, when you think about it...maybe not such a stretch.

Why look what I found, an "ignore" button. How useful and not unnecessary at all in limiting the insults from some - bye now.

Yeah, I never insulted you man, just disagreed with you in theory. You clearly took offense and overreacted (that's an understatement). I am speaking the truth, not insulting you. If you ignore everyone you disagree with on this forum I imagine your ignore list is quite large. This is a public forum, and everyone else's opinions are just as valid as yours. If you don't like it then leave.

I too noticed the new hair style. You guys don't think it's a Michael C. Hall situation with Donovan where he has cancer and just doesn't want to publicize it, do you? Man, that would be awful...

Jeffrey Donovan apparently grew his hair out for the role of Robert F. Kennedy in the upcoming film J. Edgar.

Jeffrey Donovan apparently grew his hair out for the role of Robert F. Kennedy in the upcoming film J. Edgar.

Good to know. Thanks.

I still don't get what's up with Donovan's hair. Whether it is just an intentional change by him or if it is the result of something in real life. Bringing back the two nerds from the Sam Axe movie was an interesting touch - though kind of stretched a bit by making them semi-bosses. Although, when you think about it...maybe not such a stretch.
I agree that using the two simple tools from the San Axe movie as supervisors was a bit hard to understand. Still, the boys are funny and it's always a pleasure to see them thwarted one more time.:)

I agree that using the two simple tools from the San Axe movie as supervisors was a bit hard to understand. Still, the boys are funny and it's always a pleasure to see them thwarted one more time.:)

Synergy.

Jeffrey Donovan apparently grew his hair out for the role of Robert F. Kennedy in the upcoming film J. Edgar.

Ah, now that makes sense. I can even see some resemblance in Donovan to Kennedy. Glad it wasn't the cancer thing or some other malady.

Very Mediorce.....A Militia???

Thank Goddness for the Max murder sub-plot.

Mike lost the "Kennedy Hair ( Its Always Sunny in PA ref. )" Ha, Ha.

Very Mediorce.....A Militia???

Thank Goddness for the Max murder sub-plot.

Mike lost the "Kennedy Hair ( Its Always Sunny in PA ref. )" Ha, Ha.
I like even mediocre Burn Notice episodes but this week's show was mediocre indeed. The five years that have ensued since W. Earl Brown's days as Al Swearengen's murderous henchman, Dan Dority on Deadwood have done him no favors. In this week's Burn Notice Brown looked like a fat old man to me. I agree that the part of the show involving Michael's attempts to find Max's murderer were a lot more interesting than the militia adventure.

I liked Sams reference to Michaels "new-old" hair do. I just couldn't buy into the overweight leader of the militia though. He looked more at home in a Burger King than on a survivalist compound. I do like the trying to find Max's killer arc. There's gotta be a twist to who the killer is.

I liked Sams reference to Michaels "new-old" hair do.
I like that too. I laughed out loud, and my wife just gave me an odd stare. :)

What an assine ignant episode... Christ that was bad.

I like even mediocre Burn Notice episodes but this week's show was mediocre indeed. The five years that have ensued since W. Earl Brown's days as Al Swearengen's murderous henchman, Dan Dority on Deadwood have done him no favors. In this week's Burn Notice Brown looked like a fat old man to me. I agree that the part of the show involving Michael's attempts to find Max's murderer were a lot more interesting than the militia adventure.
This was indeed the worst ep of the season so far, and maybe one of the worst overall. The 'militia in the middle of Miami' plot was just beyond stupid, and having some fat guy running it and pretending to be some sort of leader was even worse.

I bet that it would have been much better if Stephen Lang (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002332/) was casted as the leader.

I hope they're saving him for a much better premise. :D

You know, it might be time to "consolidate" this show. Since only about 5 or 6 minutes of a 'Burn Notice' episode's 43 minute running time, split between the beginning and end of each ep, actually deals with the overall story arc (which in itself has become only slightly less preposterous than the weekly victim-saving main plotline), maybe that's all that I need to watch anymore. The standard "procedural" portions of the show are getting more and more repetitious & flimsy and I just really don't care which helpless victim gets saved by Michael & Co. and which drug lord, blackmailer, or gun runner gets dispatched this particular week. They're all running together now. At this point, I keep watching only because of habit and residual affection for the characters, to be honest. I certainly don't look forward to it; it just shows up on my DVR and I turn off my brain and watch. Then, if it's as bad as this week's installment, I feel guilty for wasting the time.

'Fringe' became a much better show once it fully embraced it's serialized mythology and more or less did away with the "freak of the week" plotlines. I know this is much more of a lightweight show, but I'm seriously considering just watching the first and last act and saving myself a half hour of precious time. Won't really miss anything worth watching. I'm afraid this show has long since exceeded its shelf life.

This was indeed the worst ep of the season so far, and maybe one of the worst overall. The 'militia in the middle of Miami' plot was just beyond stupid, and having some fat guy running it and pretending to be some sort of leader was even worse.

Well the militia wasn't exactly in the middle of Miami. I assume they film a lot of the scenes in the dumps of South Miami.

Archi,
I am starting to agree. Maybe they should just do a TV movie once a year like the Sam Axe movie.

You know, it might be time to "consolidate" this show. Since only about 5 or 6 minutes of a 'Burn Notice' episode's 43 minute running time, split between the beginning and end of each ep, actually deals with the overall story arc (which in itself has become only slightly less preposterous than the weekly victim-saving main plotline), maybe that's all that I need to watch anymore. The standard "procedural" portions of the show are getting more and more repetitious & flimsy and I just really don't care which helpless victim gets saved by Michael & Co. and which drug lord, blackmailer, or gun runner gets dispatched this particular week. They're all running together now. At this point, I keep watching only because of habit and residual affection for the characters, to be honest. I certainly don't look forward to it; it just shows up on my DVR and I turn off my brain and watch. Then, if it's as bad as this week's installment, I feel guilty for wasting the time...

That pretty much sums it up for me as well. The habit of watching for several years is all that keeps me interested anymore as the stories continue to become Wile E. Coyote plots with semi-real people. Occasionally the main arc (all 5 minutes of it) gets some interest going, but even that is getting old. This is getting House-like in its recycled stories that finally cry out for euthanasia. The time has come.

The show is a good escape to me. Keep the eye candy coming......beaches/bikinis, etc... :)

He should quit the government jobs and go independent, or just say I use to be a spy and now I help people.


Also fire Jessie.

He should quit the government jobs and go independent, or just say I use to be a spy and now I help people.



I see that exact scenario as the series finale; he'll have everything he wanted back, but will quit because of the love of helping people.

I see that exact scenario as the series finale; he'll have everything he wanted back, but will quit because of the love of helping people.
The same thing happene dto Monk. He got back on the police force, but quit because he had to work on what he was told rather than what he wanted.

I see that exact scenario as the series finale; he'll have everything he wanted back, but will quit because of the love of helping people.

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Wow, that's gotta be pretty old. LOL

Also fire Jessie.

No Way...Jesse is an Awesome addition to the show.

I was going to reply The Equalizer and then I saw your You Tube video. I loved that show.

And after all these years I still think the theme is cool.

I wish they would rerun that show somewhere.

Way to rebound Burn Notice!

After last week anything would have been better...

Instead, as Mike said they decided to "Knock it out the Park."

Lots of tension & drama with great acting & an excellent script = being Back On Track.

Much better! But the Fiona/Sam story was weak IMO

Gavin Rossdale continues to not buck the trend of musicians turned wooden actors. He hasn't improved at all since Constantine.

The rest was okay but I'm finding these big missions involving large merc and militia groups fairly unconvincing now. I'd rather have the small scale cases just involving local criminals.

I liked last nights episode, but I agree that Fi and Sam story wasn't that good.

I thought the whole thing was preposterous. Yet another group of highly trained, secret-base-holding, professional mercenaries who are all too easily duped into turning everything over, etc. etc... They treat these stories like cartoons or A-Team stuff, then attempt the big serious 'save' at the conclusion to build tension for next time. I guess I've just grown weary of the show after all these seasons and need to let it go. It's become a retread of old stories and a parody of itself to me. I'll watch the news to see if it's canceled or renewed just to see how they finish it off, but as a weekly show, it is no longer on my list. Just dreadful.

I agree that it was over the top, but it was fun to see them do something different than the damsel of the week.

I thought the whole thing was preposterous. Yet another group of highly trained, secret-base-holding, professional mercenaries who are all too easily duped into turning everything over, etc. etc...

That's what I thought. I do like it when Michael has to improvise some quick wordplay out of a situation but convincing the entire platoon just seemed ludicrous. Jessie barking orders and the guys falling in line was just a scene-too-far. I know they are suppose to be just hired goons but even then some would be ex-military and not total morons.

Come on guys... was any episode of the A-Team NOT preposterous? At least this week I didn't feel like they were insulting my intelligents...

This show is the new a-team basically.

Come on guys... was any episode of the A-Team NOT preposterous? At least this week I didn't feel like they were insulting my intelligents...

The point you miss is that this show was not supposed to be (and in the earlier seasons was decidedly not) an A-Team type cartoon. It always had a more serious edge and dramatic quality that the A-Team never pretended to have. My personal belief is that the writers themselves have grown weary of the premise and are finding it difficult to make good (i.e. 'quality') stories and are now into basic retreads of old ones until they are given the date of cancellation.

The point you miss is that this show was not supposed to be (and in the earlier seasons was decidedly not) an A-Team type cartoon. It always had a more serious edge and dramatic quality that the A-Team never pretended to have. My personal belief is that the writers themselves have grown weary of the premise and are finding it difficult to make good (i.e. 'quality') stories and are now into basic retreads of old ones until they are given the date of cancellation.

And it also could be that since we've seen these same plotlines recycled over and over again as the seasons drag on, the show is just looking more preposterous to us all the time.

There's a time and place for everything. Burn Notice's time has expired and it no longer deserves a place on the schedule, IMO.

Why y'all hatin' on the BN?;) It's a guilty pleasure I look forward to on Thursday evenings. Actually I watch it later off the DVR.

Ouch... I never saw it as "serious" just didn't have it so much together in the beginning or clear direction.

Archyguy - guess it's back to csi la... eh? oh wait no... Flashpoint.

You do have to look at the alternatives in a situation like this. With In Plain Sight getting only one more season, USA will have the opportunity to pickup at least one new show to air in a couple of years from now.

If the network will pick more annoyingly contrived shows like Suits, then I say keep Burn Notice on the air for as long as possible.

keep burn notice on the air for as long as possible.

+1

Much like Fringe during it's first season Burn Notice is at a point now where there is a better show trying to fight it's way out but the storylines are not letting it.

The earlier episodes this season which hinted at Weston's dad and his relationship with his mom was really nicely played and a bit darker and more powerful than stuff this week. The acting between Donovan and Gless is really good when they get personal. Subtle, but effective. When the show gets personal it hits the right notes. Old acquaintances and bad history coming back from Weston's spy past like Simon or previous characters reappearing like Barry who have connections to the characters always make the show better. But the bigger and more detached the cases and missions each week the more weak those missions and cases look.

I would rather see more personal enemies and more personal scenes and missions. That way you have something to care about instead of which dumb, random thug they are going to fool this week.

Why y'all hatin' on the BN?;) It's a guilty pleasure I look forward to on Thursday evenings. Actually I watch it later off the DVR.

For me, it was a guilty pleasure, and not all that 'guilty' for the first several seasons. It was quality, entertaining = pleasure. It's lost much of that for me.

Ouch... I never saw it as "serious" just didn't have it so much together in the beginning or clear direction.

I didn't say it was "serious" either - I said it had a "more serious edge" than the cartoon-like shows. There's no denying the earlier seasons were higher quality in story craft and drama factor along with the trademark tongue-in-cheek humor and escapism. But that's just me - it's not hate. I'm just sad to see a show I liked so much as it declines. Much like House and some others I could mention. It happens to them all eventually.

Yeah, it happens. I'd rather a show say it's going to do x amount of seasons (like BB) then do something like House where they just drag it on just because... Sad, either way but at least the goal of the show is clear.

The point you miss is that this show was not supposed to be (and in the earlier seasons was decidedly not) an A-Team type cartoon. It always had a more serious edge and dramatic quality that the A-Team never pretended to have. My personal belief is that the writers themselves have grown weary of the premise and are finding it difficult to make good (i.e. 'quality') stories and are now into basic retreads of old ones until they are given the date of cancellation.
I still enjoy it, and I've always thought of it as the A-team meets James Bond.

Outstanding Ep. and we get to the Murderer next week!

Despite the nay-sayers; Burn Notice is still exciting, surprises and feels fresh.

The Character interactions are sooooooo entertaining.......

Loved it. Sadie, kinda killed me. Nice to see James Frain but the guy is still annoying. Lol

Outstanding Ep. and we get to the Murderer next week!

Despite the nay-sayers; Burn Notice is still exciting, surprises and feels fresh.

The Character interactions are sooooooo entertaining.......

The nay-sayers will always find something to complain about, so don't let them ruin the fun. ;) I enjoyed this episode, but, of course, I don't over analyze everything and write off every event that isn't completely believable. If I dismissed all the shows that aren't believable I'd probably be watching nothing at all...

If I had to summarize "Burn Notice" in one word it would be "fun." I am definitely entertained.

I don't over analyze everything and write off every event that isn't completely believable. If I dismissed all the shows that aren't believable I'd probably be watching nothing at all...

Like the bomb maker not tipping his chair over to keep from being shot.

I liked the direction the main arc is taking. This weeks storyline seemed derivative.

Like the bomb maker not tipping his chair over to keep from being shot.

I don't overlook everything, but I don't knitpick everything either. No show is perfect.

How many CRAZY situations can one man get into (and live) ?

Now I've seen it all. Mike Weston is saved by his.......(wait for it) Mom!

The Bad Guys are getting a little predictable, but its still great fun.

One of the better episodes IMHO.

How many CRAZY situations can one man get into (and live) ?

Now I've seen it all. Mike Weston is saved by his.......(wait for it) Mom!

After mom knocked out the the bad guy why didn't Michael also pick up the MAC-10 along with the pistol? I know, suspension of disbelief, but come on, not suspension of logic. :o

After mom knocked out the the bad guy why didn't Michael also pick up the MAC-10 along with the pistol? I know, suspension of disbelief, but come on, not suspension of logic. :o
I try never to think too deeply or too long about the logic of any Burn Notice plot, for this way lies madness.:)

After mom knocked out the the bad guy why didn't Michael also pick up the MAC-10 along with the pistol? I know, suspension of disbelief, but come on, not suspension of logic. :o

I have come to the conclusion that the writers are trying to find as many new ways to foil the bad guys as they possibly can. In the old days, he would have taken the four bad guys out one by one. Hell, Jesse could have come in and helped out.

I did like the computer guys comment "So, you are basically going to help me out of the predicament that you created."

Finally saw the new episode. Was good except... (this goes for most shows) when a p/u truck is speeding away and you have literally a window target to their head or tires and miss both while making the body of the car look like it has tank armor is kinda bad.

After mom knocked out the the bad guy why didn't Michael also pick up the MAC-10 along with the pistol? I know, suspension of disbelief, but come on, not suspension of logic. :o

The plot silliness of Burn Notice is offset by the general tongue-in-cheek tone of the show so it doesn't bother me that much.

What does bother me is that this was another episode in which a so-called professional bad guy who orchestrates and arranges the entire scheme becomes just another gullible idiot as soon as Weston turns up. Made worse this time by the right-hand enforcer making the most sense.

I don't mind dumb street thugs but even the expert heistmen on the show are now easily outsmarted with just a barely convincing argument.

It's getting to the point now that we'll reach a face-to-face showdown and all Michael will have to do is point behind the bad guy and say:

"Look, a puppy!"

"Ooh a puppy? Where? I don't see a puppy."

Right-hook to face, game over for bad guy.

Funny to see "The Pretender" actors Michael T. Weiss and Patrick Bauchau in the same episode (even though Bauchau only in the picture and last episode).

Funny to see "The Pretender" actors Michael T. Weiss and Patrick Bauchau in the same episode (even though Bauchau only in the picture and last episode).

Yeah... I thought the same thing. Andrea Parker followed them immediately after on Suits as well.

That's where I saw that guy from. I also totally forgot about her. Still hot.

Burn Notice goes all Bond-ish and it works...

Really gotta love that Burn-Notice charm...

Finally an episode's main plot that's worthy of the season's story arc.

Next week's tease gives away at least one of the people behind the CIA murder......

I was happy to see that CIA lady finally figured out something significant. I was honestly getting tired of how stupid they were making her out to be. I told my wife Michael would get caught by her in the season finale and it would end with him being thrown in prison for the murder of Max, but I guess it'll turn out differently. I look forward to next week's episode!

Loved the shootout that came straight from Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Surrounded by shooters and they take them all out. Amazing!

Loved the shootout that came straight from Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Surrounded by shooters and they take them all out. Amazing!

I immediately noticed the homage as well.

I liked the episode and particularly the main arc and how the bad guy captured Sam.

I normally don't do this, but I think I was mesmerized by the wife.

I normally don't do this, but I think I was mesmerized by the wife.

Same here.....

Holy Cow the Wife was Hot!!! I missed the credits, was that Charisma Carpenter, or her clone??? The Pool scene was Smokin!!!!

Holy Cow the Wife was Hot!!! I missed the credits, was that Charisma Carpenter, or her clone??? The Pool scene was Smokin!!!!

That's indeed who it was. Apparently she did a Playboy shoot in June '04. Every once in awhile I find myself wishing I hadn't dropped that subscription a few years earlier. After seeing this last episode of BN, this is one of those times.

Holy Cow the Wife was Hot!!! I missed the credits, was that Charisma Carpenter, or her clone??? The Pool scene was Smokin!!!!

yes indeed that was definitely the one and only Charisma!

This one was greatly improved over the previous slew of cartoon groups of mercenaries. The Mr/Mrs Smith shootout would have been silly on its own, but to those familiar with its source, it was fun. The blending of the stories and the longer main arc thread were also much improved. And, naturally, anytime we get Charisma Carpenter in a bikini - what's not to like?

Since I never watched anything with Charisma, I wasn't to up on her. I knew who she was, but I had pretty much forgotten about her. Needless to say a quick google search brought me up to speed.:)

I can't beleive there's only one episode left. It seems like it just started. Here's hoping they bring back the wife and her two "friends." Wow!

That's indeed who it was. Apparently she did a Playboy shoot in June '04. Every once in awhile I find myself wishing I hadn't dropped that subscription a few years earlier. After seeing this last episode of BN, this is one of those times.

Charisma Carpenter is always naked on Google.

She still looks pretty good for 41 but the rest of this episode bored me. The opening dance scene reminded me of a less exciting episode of Chuck and the chase sequences are being undone now by the show obviously speeding up all the vehicle shots to make them appear faster.

Loved the shootout that came straight from Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Surrounded by shooters and they take them all out. Amazing!
The Mr/Mrs Smith shootout would have been silly on its own, but to those familiar with its source, it was fun.
I couldn't stop laughing at that part - if you're going to riff off something else, at least pick something good.

I do agree though that the overall story is improved this season.

I thought the part where they were dance was Chuck quality (bad thing) and I thought the shooting scene was just bad... It's one thing to make fun of a movie it's quite another when they go from serious to WTF tactics.

The dance scene at the "beginning" and the shootout at the "end" were like bookends (though not exactly) showing how well they work together in a similar manner under very different conditions. In that way, I thought they both worked exactly like they were intended.

Charisma Carpenter is always naked on Google.

She still looks pretty good for 41 but the rest of this episode bored me. The opening dance scene reminded me of a less exciting episode of Chuck and the chase sequences are being undone now by the show obviously speeding up all the vehicle shots to make them appear faster.

Smokin' hot body and dark hair, doesn't get any better. :)

What role was she in w/ the shaved head?

Oh thats who that was. NICE.

I saw the "Plot Twist" coming a mile away.....

That had to be the strangest Burn Notice to date...

It was a Decent Episode......

But, I have no idea in what direction this show is going now (and I don't think that the show's creators/writers know either).

I saw the "Plot Twist" coming a mile away.....

That had to be the strangest Burn Notice to date...


I did too; I think we all did. I knew right away that the "psychiatrist" was hiding something and that he'd come into play later. I didn't, however, think he'd be the key to Michael's burn notice. Perhaps the writers and directors have decided to go out on top and make the Winter season the series finale.

I thought that as great as last weeks episode was, the summer finale was kind of a let-down. The whole Tavian thing was wrapped up too quickly. I am no fan of Larry either, that guy has more lives than a cat but I just couldn't be bothered to care about his storyline, it was supposed to be tense but it just wasn't and we saw the plot twist coming very early on in the episode.

One thing that did get me though, did anyone else think that was Michael's moms house when they first drove up?

One thing that did get me though, did anyone else think that was Michael's mom's house when they first drove up?

Yep ... reusing an old location perhaps? Cookie-cutter developments?

Little boxes, in Miami
Little boxes made of ticky-tacky ...

How did Fi get high enough to stick her explosive against the window? I thought that they were several stories up. Did I miss something?

The battle, or lack thereof, with Tavian was very anti-climatic. Yeah, it was obvious the psychiatrist was involved. But to have him behind it all, the whole enchilada, I dunno, I guess I just expected more.

How did Fi get high enough to stick her explosive against the window? I thought that they were several stories up. Did I miss something?

I thought the exact same thing. It must have been a very long pole. Also, have we really seen the last of Larry?

I thought the exact same thing. It must have been a very long pole. Also, have we really seen the last of Larry?

I hope not...then again, a disfigured and burned-up Larry out for revenge (again) would be soooooooooo predictable.

Oh god, LMAO! Poor Micheal. This is fing awesome timing. I fing love Larry. Lol

I didn't suspect the psychiatrist at first but when his "wife" got blown up by the bomb I was pretty sure he was complicit. Complicit or not, I never dreamed that the psychiatrist was the secret head of the nefarious organization that recruited Michael to work for it. There are more improbable plot twists in Burn Notice than there are in the average superhero movie but I continue to enjoy the show anyway.

Oh... OH god, that was the finale?! Christ. So confused. Larry's dead... ? :(

It must have been a very long pole.

Apparentely that's what she said.

Oh... OH god, that was the finale?! Christ. So confused. Larry's dead... ? :(
I think Larry's probably not dead. Note that only two bodies were found after the explosions and fire, which would account for the two security guards but not Larry. This leads me to strongly suspect that Larry somehow survived Fi's bomb. I know that seems preposterous but this is Burn Notice we're talking about.:)

Yeah, true. I'd hate to lose that crazy bad guy. So great. Lol

This leads me to strongly suspect that Larry somehow survived Fi's bomb.
Talk about telegraphing a move...

Predictable in so many ways and improbable in most. It seems that they just keep making things 'happen' improbably when they could make it even slightly more believable. Almost all of the so-called super baddies always lamely succumb to Michael's 'explanations' and are convinced to just give in to him. Maybe once and while, but all of them? Even professional mercenaries, killers and other spies like him? The latest, Tavian, super planner of conspiracies and a killer: "well, you got me trapped so I'll just jump off a building and kill myself while holding you, my dark enemy, at gunpoint". Yeah, that made sense. And Fiona with a 50' pole ever so handy...etc, etc.

At least the psychiatrist-mastermind (which means he'll just give up soon when Michael politely asks him to) said something like "I'm the last layer of the puzzle". Possibly signaling they know they have run out of cartoon plots and have an end in sight. I've enjoyed this show for the several seasons, but these last two have really taken too much of a comic book approach with little apparent effort.

At least the psychiatrist-mastermind (which means he'll just give up soon when Michael politely asks him to) said something like "I'm the last layer of the puzzle". Possibly signaling they know they have run out of cartoon plots and have an end in sight. I've enjoyed this show for the several seasons, but these last two have really taken too much of a comic book approach with little apparent effort.
I always thought, in the back of my head, that Michael didn't really take down the organization that had burned him. He was somehow tricked into thinking that he took them down, but that almost all of it was still in place. This psychiatrist has confirmed that they really DID take down the organization. That was the only real revelation of the episode for me.

Does anyone really think that him having that recording of Fi's alleged confession will stop Mike and his crew from utterly destroying this rat? Mike is a very dangerous man to have as an enemy. This guy should know that by now!:eek:

Does anyone really think that him having that recording of Fi's alleged confession will stop Mike and his crew from utterly destroying this rat? Mike is a very dangerous man to have as an enemy. This guy should know that by now!:eek:

Exactly!

So what could this psychiatrist possible want from Michael? It can't be money, as he's obviously very well off (funded) to be able to keep this organization going for years. Does he just want revenge on someone or something? Perhaps the CIA?

So what could this psychiatrist possibly want from Michael?

Another season of recycled plotlines?

Ouch...

Another season of recycled plotlines?

LOL. I cannot argue with that, though I will admit the show still keeps me entertained. It's probably because I don't set my expectation bar too high.

In the back of my mind, I always thought that Michael didn't really dismantle the organization that had burned him, but he only THOUGHT he did. That the organization had tricked him somehow and that it still existed. In this episode, the psychiatrist confirmed that Michael had indeed torn the whole thing down, and that he (the psychiatrist) was all that was left. This confirmation is a game-changer as far as I'm concerned. There are no more layers to the onion--Michael has reached the center!

Yeah, I saw the plot twist coming, but I didn't see him as the guy behind the whole organization. I agree that I hope they wrap up the series either this winter or next summer.

I could be wrong, but I thought it was already announced that they had picked up Burn Notice for another season?

I believe it is picked up for one more season, but when does a season begin and end on USA?:)

Nov. I believe unless I'm getting my shows mixed up.

The second part of Season 5, episodes 13-18, starts 11/3. Season 6 should start in next year in June.

Burn Notice returns next Thursday........

Burn Notice returns next Thursday........

That is good news. Thanks for the heads up.

It does!?! Hot damn!

That is good news. Thanks for the heads up.

It does!?! Hot damn!

There's also a Burn Notice Marathon, starting Thursday at 6:00 AM.

Usually I let the tech stuff go on Burn Notice, but tonight ... hell no. Copying the DRAM from a laptop is so unrealistic it totally destroyed my suspension of disbelief. Ugh.

Is this show left with no where to go? I hope not..but it doesn't look too promising.

This extortion plot is so ridiculous that I am considering ending my attachment to the show.

Ouch. I thought it was ok.

Yeah, this episode was ok. I just didn't get into as much as others.

"it's official, he's a dick." Ya gotta love Sam Axe.:D

I'm thinking the shtick may be wearing thin and the series has become just a paycheck for the cast and crew.

The show has always been over the top. The problem is to keep going, they just end up going to the absurd. It's probably the natural progression for a show like this. The only other thing they can do is to completely change the dynamics on the show and I don't see that happening.

Agreed, which is why I hope they decide to wrap the show up. It had a good run.

Definitely time to wrap up what was once a really good/fun show. It has gone down the plot rinse-and-repeat cycle too many times and the cartoon nature of the escapes and miraculous timing and routes used in car chases are beyond the pale. Fun while it lasted, but less so now.

They should use the virus to "disappear" Fiona. It should even erase her from anything that Anson has connected to the outside world if its as powerful as advertised. Anything he has left would point to "no one".

I still can't figure out why he didn't just tell the CIA about this guy and what he's trying to do and bust him already.

When even your long-time fans are saying it's about time for a wrap, it's time for a wrap. 'Burn Notice' is starting to take on the odor of 3 day old fish. It was fun while it lasted, but each new reiteration of the same old thing diminishes what it once was.

Are they trying to reach a certain magical number of episodes for the Holy Grail of Syndication, where everyone gets seriously paid? Because, at least then you could kinda' sorta' understand it.

It's still a fun ride to watch, but certainly not as good as a couple years ago.

I think it will get 1 more season and call it quits after that. USA has cultivated quite a number of other strong shows so they don't have to keep Burn Notice around just to keep it.

I don't know how they can seriously go "1 more season" without drastic changes in direction or even some cast. They have un-layered this onion of 'the REAL guy who burned Michael' so many times that it's simply no longer believable, no matter the reasons. How many more arch-villains beyond the current arch-villain can there be? About the only thing I can imagine would be killing a major player like Mom, Sam or Fiona and spin that out to a vengeance filled conclusion. But really, I hope they don't go there and just wrap it up.

They should keep the virus for themselves and "erase" their own identities for the series finale, which should be this season IMO.

They should keep the virus for themselves and "erase" their own identities for the series finale, which should be this season IMO.

Actually, that is what I was thinking might be the plan. They've laid the groundwork for it with the story of how this ingenious virus works in exactly that way. A 1/2 season chase of the current bad guy, ending with his demise as they skillfully inject the virus into the Gov't computers and walk 'off the grid' and into the sunset together, anonymous and safe without the need to look over their shoulders ever again. It could be a satisfying conclusion.

I was left feeling empty after that last episode. Not sure how much longer I'll keep it on my DVR list.

Actually, that is what I was thinking might be the plan. They've laid the groundwork for it with the story of how this ingenious virus works in exactly that way. A 1/2 season chase of the current bad guy, ending with his demise as they skillfully inject the virus into the Gov't computers and walk 'off the grid' and into the sunset together, anonymous and safe without the need to look over their shoulders ever again. It could be a satisfying conclusion.

You just described my perfect ending to the show. ;)

Actually, that is what I was thinking might be the plan. They've laid the groundwork for it with the story of how this ingenious virus works in exactly that way. A 1/2 season chase of the current bad guy, ending with his demise as they skillfully inject the virus into the Gov't computers and walk 'off the grid' and into the sunset together, anonymous and safe without the need to look over their shoulders ever again. It could be a satisfying conclusion.

You just described my perfect ending to the show. ;)

Agreed this would be great, but not likely to happen. There has to be some way for them to transition to a couple of movies.

As for syndication, what does it take? This show is already on MynetworkTV or whatever it is called.

"The... Internet"

LOL

Good Episode.

I have been watching reruns, I think. The latest episode I saw was the one Sam set up and destroy the English con artist who preyed on women.

I totally agree that this show is a joke now. The fun I saw in season two when Carla and Victor were around is no longer here. It's amazing how the most skilled con artists and dangerous killers just magically fall helplessly into traps setup by Westen and company.

Way to rebound Burn Notice by going back to its local and personal roots.

The action and plot wasn't predictable (meaning it was great), if only they would "Off" the blackmailer already.

Next week's show also looks pretty good.

Decent episode. Plot kinda sucked though.

I liked this episode...without the blackmailer's face.

Good action, funny at times and a solid villian.

I'm in it until the end, given the long commitment. But, once again, they simply waltz into a highly secure base and literally talk a hardened, professional bad guy into doing exactly what they need. They recycle this method very often and, as usual, the previously unmovable bad guy just suddenly agrees to do everything they need him to, no matter how preposterous.

You are correct. I am in this till the end. My main interest in the story arc. I would almost love to see a clip show of just the main story arc. A whole season could be reduced to 90 minutes.

I'm in it until the end, given the long commitment. But, once again, they simply waltz into a highly secure base and literally talk a hardened, professional bad guy into doing exactly what they need. They recycle this method very often and, as usual, the previously unmovable bad guy just suddenly agrees to do everything they need him to, no matter how preposterous.

I like how they used the old script shorthand device to explain a plan ("Remember Uganda in 1987? Remember the Paris Incident? Remember the Titans?") and still use examples from their ancient history. They really should start referencing other episodes we've seen because they've used that same trick every season. Usually multiple times.

Same old, same old for the show now. The only thing I really like is the incidental music that builds whenever they have a dramatic climax.

I liked this episode only for the Anson angle. I think I saw were it was renewed for another season. I am not sure I am going to stick around for another season.

I actually enjoyed this episode. Cool. :)

Anson was pretty interesting this episode and had some nice plays. The scences with Michael and his mom were good too, but the more layers of the arc onion the show pulls back the lamer it's starting to sound.

It was convoluted before but now Management™ not only replaced Madeline's shrink but they also orchestrated the father's death after interrogating him? What next? They arranged Weston's parent's first date to make sure Michael was born?

What makes this more stupid is that despite the apparent precognitive abilities of Anson and years of interviewing the parents to build a psych profile, Management™ couldn't predict what Michael would do after they burned him that resulted in him destroying the entire organization. Was Anson on vacation that week?

I actually enjoyed this episode. Cool. :)

+1, its time to Off Anson now...don't arrest him he will just keep returning....:eek:

Anson kinda kills me. On the other hand he's a boss that hasn't cracked or given into Micheal yet. xD

My hope is this Anson business is done after the final 2 episodes this season. I'm getting really, really tired of someone "pulling the strings" all the time. I know the whole premise of the show is that he's a burned spy, but the series has lasted too long now to stick totally with that. Sounds like it's been renewed so then just give it a final season with the team doing their "freelance" stuff.

I liked the last episode, too. I thought the way Anson played with Michael's head was intriguing. You can tell the guy is a shrink, he really knows which buttons to press when. The thread with Beatriz was less interesting until Michael figured out a way to get the Russian hitman-spy off of Beatriz's back by enlisting the help of the spy's boss. The revelation that Anson had convinced the boss spy to tell the FBI that Sam was a Russian spy was inspired. The bottom line is that I still like Burn Notice a lot.

Anson makes things fun but how long can they continue this burned spy thing.

and how Mike still has a job with the CIA is beyond me?

The guy from Payback dying was pretty cool. I kind of figured Anson was trying to get the organization going again. I thought Michael would stop him this season. It looks like this is going to go on for awhile. I am not sure I am going to watch another season. I may change my mind just because it is summer and there is less to watch, but I wouldn't bet on it.

It's refreshing to see Michael finally stand up to the bad guy, in this case, Vaughn. Instead of always caving. I'll help you, but I need full immunity. I would love it if Simon came back to kick some ass, this time perhaps woking with Mike. Oh yeah, and Agent Pearce is sassy.;)

Much better "sting" part of the story than their normal con game.

Wasn't bad. I'm interested in how the whole Vaughn part will mix in with Anson.

Hey all --- I'm a latecomer to the show, started watching season 1 ep 1 on Thanksgiving (Netflix) and just finished season 4 (whew).

Much to my chagrin I've discovered I just missed a season 5 marathon, only captured the last 10 shows on my DVR.

I'd be OK paying 1.99 per ep to Amazon, but would really rather watch on my TV (have a Wii and PS3 and Netflix, no HTPC).

No go for Netflix or Hulu Plus. Am I forced to wait til USA re-airs them?

TIA ----

The finale had no impact for me. I just have a hard time caring about the Anson/Fiona plotline after that ending.

The preview for next season was cheesy with its "Hey look, Michael still has lots to do, and it's going to be wacky!" kind of delivery.

It was very Average......they need to finish the Ansion B.S. ASAP. :rolleyes:

Saw the first episode of the first season the other day. The formula is exactly the same like every episode. Westen and company somehow always manage to successfully con the bad guys. For this viewer it works for a couple of episodes but after that it become boring real fast.

Saw the first episode of the first season the other day. The formula is exactly the same like every episode. Westen and company somehow always manage to successfully con the bad guys. For this viewer it works for a couple of episodes but after that it become boring real fast.
That's been the formula for the whole run of 80 episodes over five seasons. The ratings are still holding up pretty well, so I doubt they will fiddle with the formula much.

That's been the formula for the whole run of 80 episodes over five seasons. The ratings are still holding up pretty well, so I doubt they will fiddle with the formula much.

True, except they used to write it a bit more cleverly and less cartoon style. This concept of Weston/Jessie/Sam can just walk up to the world's (current) baddest ass and simply talk him into doing anything they need, no matter the circumstance or ridiculousness of it all has become...ridiculous. The plot of Jessie at the conference declaring loudly he's available and, of course, the big spy comes right up and agrees to the whole concocted story...sheeesh. The 'big' ending with Fiona was supposed to be the hook...until they show next season with the voice-over about "what will Michael do to get her back?" - probably just walk up to the FBI official and talk him into letting her go for some silly reason. I'm in to the end because it's been a long run, but it really needs to end in the next season.

Is Pearce Pregnant?

Kristen Loken DID NOT look good.

WTF... I'm so damn confused now.

The... FBI doesn't know what Fiona looks like... ? lol...

Saw the first episode of the first season the other day. The formula is exactly the same like every episode. Westen and company somehow always manage to successfully con the bad guys. For this viewer it works for a couple of episodes but after that it become boring real fast.
I think what has kept most around is the main story arc, but unfortunately that has grown stale.
I'm in to the end because it's been a long run, but it really needs to end in the next season.
I doubt it. Isn't this one of USA's highest rated shows? I was hoping they would wrap it up with this season, but it looks like they are going to go for ten more seasons. Mike has to get Fi back and dismantle the organization again.:rolleyes:

Shoot Ansen in the head.

End of story.

Don't get why he gets CIA missions, or is allowed to work there.

he should just help people without all the nonsense.

Shoot Ansen in the head.

End of story.

Don't get why he gets CIA missions, or is allowed to work there.

he should just help people without all the nonsense.

I always thought that Anson could be grabbed and tortured. However, Anson has been so accommodating about explaining his evil plan that he could have easily been recorded numerous times and had the recordings be the collateral needed to save Fi.

I still think they should have erased Fiona's identity instead Anson's.
I don't think any villain should survive more than 1 1/2 seasons. Move on, people.

Shoot Ansen in the head.

End of story.



I don't think any villain should survive more than 1 1/2 seasons. Move on, people.

+1 x 2, Anson is sooooooo irritating (not in a dramatic good way).

The earlier villains were waaaaay more interesting and clever...

This show needs a Gus Fring (Breaking Bad) level villian if they do last more than a season.