Burn Notice again.

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So, after having taken parts of yesterday, and this morning (before going to watch a video on campus for ASL), I've been catching up on Burn Notice. I'm glad to say that I'm now only two episodes (and that includes last nights) behind.

Now, it amuses me that so far, the writers I've found for this show? Really haven't done a whole lot else. And based on this last episode I watched, hell, based on the whole show, I want to know what is going on. Much like the lead character.

I'm already going to pass this show to IndyEllen and Royalcrow. With the statement that I think they'll like, and if they like Donovan? I'll pass along Touching Evil.

More on the characters, since I'm now more than 4 eps in.

Westin (our hero) - Good character, if reminiscent of Creegan, just a tad. Former spy, who was "burned", blacklisted. Stuck in Miami, trying to find out why he was blacklisted.

This aspect of the plot worries me. Mainly, as once they resolve that, what happens next? I've seen too many shows that relied on a hook in the first season, then didn't have anywhere to go after that resolved. But, if you don't resolve it, then it drags out forever, detracting from the show.

I think they could do 3 seasons, abbreviated seasons, drawing this out a little more.

Anyways, back to characters.

Fiona. The on-again/off-again girlfriend. She tends to be a little "trigger-happy", but gets things done.

Sam (Bruce Campbell), another former spy (I think that's right), who is actually a friend, but is being leaned on by the FBI to keep tabs on Westin.

Westin ends up mostly doing small work, good deeds..and that's reminding me of a few other shows, of which I'm blanking on the names.

Anyways, in the episode list, it shows all episodes for this season, except for episode 11 (it goes from 10, which aired last night, to episode 12, which airs next week), so I'm curious what plot line they felt they couldn't air this season.

It's a good show. Much like some of my faves, I have Mobobocita to thank for the initial turn to it (which, given she hooked me on Touching Evil, was a given I'd like it), but after TE's treatment, by USA itself, I wasn't too trustful on a new show. Thanks to her as well, for leaning on me to take time to watch the Marathon some, in off time yesterday, and Confusedjew for also saying "Yes, it's a good show". Watch it, if you get the chance. I've now seen Donovan in 4 things...an episode of Homicide a LONG time ago, Touching Evil, Blair Witch 2 (which some people loved, most hated), and now Burn Notice. He has a cool "Eat shit" grin, which plays well with most of his characters.

Comments

[mobobocita.livejournal.com]

I think Fiona burned him to make him commit to the relationship. *grin*

If you go back and watch, there is a lot of implication she knows more than she's saying.

I also think there is something that can be done when he finds out WHO burnt him but can't remove the burn.

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I wondered about Fiona burning him. :-P The bit with them writing on the notepad was cute. I doubt that Sam burned him, but whoever it was, has to have had a bit of power.

There's also the bit about them dropping him with Fiona in Ep 1. That seems..outside of what they would have done in normal circumstance. But the question then becomes..how much power does Fiona have?

It'll be interesting to see how they develop that plot..if they find who burned him, but then cannot remove it. It could be drawn out a bit.

And, it's not just me, right? It does feel like a bit of Creegan in there, to me at least. I don't want to think that a "One note actor" bit..it feels like Creegan, with more experience.

Or, I may be out on a limb. :-)

[cori-chronicles.livejournal.com]

DOOD! That is exactly what I think! I haven't seen last nights ep though.

[mobobocita.livejournal.com]

*giggle* We just watched it. ALL it did was convince me further!!

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Ok, watching now before my evening commences. :-)

My only problem is, if it's TOO obvious...then how will they try to twist it?

[mobobocita.livejournal.com]

Simple, The average person isn't going to see that twist coming up.

[per_solo]

Then we really HAVE seen too many good shows. :-)

[confusedjew.livejournal.com]

sadly i missed the marathon due to wanting to start ultraviolet and am painfully behind. kinda hoping they'll put it on on demand. if not i'm sure they'll do another marathon. *crosses fingers*

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I'm sure they'll do another. It seems this show is actually going to stand a chance. :-)

[confusedjew.livejournal.com]

yeah usa isn't as bad as they were back when te was on.

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I can't deny it, but I still am wary of what I watch on there. Any of the stations seem to have the same problem..CW, Sci-Fi, Fox, most. :-)

[confusedjew.livejournal.com]

true...

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And, what are you thinking of Ultraviolet? Have you finished it yet?

[confusedjew.livejournal.com]

nope not yet. it's interesting. i like it so far. odd how some of the vampire stuff works and i will say i liked the pregnancy episode.

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*nod* The pregnancy ep...the modern tools to fight..and the actors work very well in the show. There were several themes across those 6 eps...I can't wait for the overall opinion.

[confusedjew.livejournal.com]

i'll be sure to give it to you after i watch. :)

[indyellen.livejournal.com]

Donovan also did a 3-4 episode arc in last seasons "Crossing Jordan" as a very annoying special investigator. I don't remember the "Homicide" episode, though. Hm.

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The Homicide ep was in season 3, or 4...he played a pair of twins..one of whom was a killer. I vaguely remember it. :-)

Didn't know on CJ, will have to look for that one.

[cori-chronicles.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I loved BW2

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Really? Cool. I think I liked BW 2, more than BW. But, that was due more to the concepts and themes they were playing with. Mainly that it was going more for the "cult" that sprang up around BW itself. :-)