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Burn Notice

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Generally favorable reviews based on 30 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Ratings

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Burn Notice: Breaking and Entering

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Burn Notice

Series Details & Credits

USA | Release Date: June 28, 2007

Starring: Coby Bell, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless, Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar

Summary: Spies don't get fired; they get burned.

Michael Westen receives a "burn notice" while on assignment in Nigeria. Dumped in his Miami hometown with no money or resources to his name, Michael works as a freelance spy/private investigator to fund his investigation into who burned him and why. Burn Notice is produced by FOX TelevisionSpies don't get fired; they get burned.

Michael Westen receives a "burn notice" while on assignment in Nigeria. Dumped in his Miami hometown with no money or resources to his name, Michael works as a freelance spy/private investigator to fund his investigation into who burned him and why.

Burn Notice is produced by FOX Television Studios in association with Fuse Entertainment and filmed on location in Miami.… Expand

Creator: Matt Nix and Matt Nix

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Suspense

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S7:E13. Reckoning
Air Date: September 12, 2013
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S7:E12. Sea Change
Air Date: September 5, 2013
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S7:E11. Tipping Point
Air Date: August 22, 2013

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90

Newsday

Verne Gay

Season 2 Review: It's smartly acted, well written, funny, expertly directed and hugely entertaining. And utterly, totally, profoundly devoid of pretension. Read full review

80

Los Angeles Times

Robert Lloyd

Season 1 Review: The dialogue is always to the point, yet it gives even the bit players enough room to create something memorable. Read full review

80

New York Daily News

David Hinckley

Season 2 Review: Everything isn't perfect on Burn Notice. Some of the subplots have to be wrapped up a little neatly. But the interplay of the core group has enough ambivalence and shadows to keep the show intriguing. Read full review

70

The New York Times

Alessandra Stanley

Season 1 Review: Mr. Donovan is likeably lighthearted and cool as a smart-mouthed loner; his character is a watered-down version of the kind of wiseguy once played by Michael Keaton. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer

Jonathan Storm

Season 1 Review: Looking for something new and different on TV? It's not Burn Notice. Looking for some summertime fun? It is Burn Notice. Read full review

63

USA Today

Robert Bianco

Season 1 Review: The goal is little more than light, disposable summer entertainment — and the show may even get there, if it can strip away some of its more annoying drags. Read full review

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TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Season 1 Review: The pilot is neither thrilling nor funny enough to earn notice. Read full review

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u233msr

May 2, 2020

Jeffrey Donovan is fantastic in this-- he gets to show off his range with all types of cover IDs. Bruce Campbell is hilarious as Sam Axe, and Gabrielle Anwar crushes it as Fiona. The show has fantastic writing, great action, and lots of feel good moments. Binge-worthy.

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DariusTowers

Dec 30, 2022

La serie está buena, el tema es que pasa lo mismo de siempre con este tipo de series, se hace muy repetitiva y por momentos los casos son muy tontos. Para mi gusto los mejores personajes son la madre del protagonista y Bruce Campbell (jajaja siempre tiene un amigo que le consigue informaciónLa serie está buena, el tema es que pasa lo mismo de siempre con este tipo de series, se hace muy repetitiva y por momentos los casos son muy tontos. Para mi gusto los mejores personajes son la madre del protagonista y Bruce Campbell (jajaja siempre tiene un amigo que le consigue información sobre la persona que están buscando o contra la persona que van, no sé cómo hace para tener tantos amigos y que todos le deban tantos favores).
Más allá de todo eso la serie cumple con su objetivo, que es entretener y por momentos divertir con algún que otro chiste. Mi temporada favorita fue la dos, siento que fue la más original y que a partir de la tres, todo se volvió más predecible.… Expand

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5

rencewac

Sep 26, 2019

Great series . I just can't stop watching over and over again and best character Michael .love it

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: June 6, 2013
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  S7:E13. Reckoning
  Air Date: September 12, 2013
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  S7:E12. Sea Change
  Air Date: September 5, 2013
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  S7:E11. Tipping Point
  Air Date: August 22, 2013
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  S7:E10. Things Unseen
  Air Date: August 15, 2013
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  S7:E9. Bitter Pill
  Air Date: August 8, 2013
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  S7:E8. Nature of the Beast
  Air Date: August 1, 2013
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  S7:E7. Psychological Warfare
  Air Date: July 25, 2013
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  S7:E6. All or Nothing
  Air Date: July 18, 2013
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  S7:E5. Exit Plan
  Air Date: July 11, 2013
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  S7:E4. Brother In Arms
  Air Date: June 27, 2013
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  S7:E3. Down Range
  Air Date: June 20, 2013
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  S7:E2. Forget Me Not
  Air Date: June 13, 2013
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  S7:E1. New Deal
  Air Date: June 6, 2013
Season 6

tbd
- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: June 14, 2012
Season 5

tbd
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: June 23, 2011
Season 4

tbd
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: June 3, 2010
Season 3

tbd
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: June 4, 2009
Season 2

75
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 10, 2008
Season 1

69
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 28, 2007