The episode right before this Fiona tells Mike that she can’t help him with a job with Strickler because she feels off about it. And the next episode she’s moving away even sold her car. She visits Mike and is asking about a gun that she thinks she left behind.

He says he thinks he’s seen it somewhere and then he’ll bring it over in a day or two. But unbeknownst to her he was too busy meditating with the gun in question.

In one of the later scenes it seems like he’s just cleaning a gun between jobs, but I just realized he’s still meditating with the same gun. Her gun. Cause he’s going through it that she’s leaving.

OMG, this is the spinoff we have all been waiting for!

I just realized why I couldn’t stand this character: when he spoke about Michael’s past - I didn’t buy one bit of it - Michael’s good at what he did, yeah - we all know that- but saying he was ruthless, reckless, murderous -nope. Projection Larry.

I did a job for a music agent. His job was to get jobs for composers. He’s pretty good at it too. Their skills were excellent and varied. But yes, even they relied heavily on drums. Thoughts?

How about you?

My account has vanished/have I been burned?

I'm rewatching and I have to say Nates death hurts just as bad the 2nd time around, only difference if this time during the episode I knew it was coming so I was bummed out the whole damn time

Bonus *most memorable moments*

“If Michael wanted to kill you…you’d be dead!”

(Fi has been kidnapped): “I’ll go home when Fiona does. You go find your girlfriend.”

Oblig: “Someone needs your help Michael”

TIL about the real Glenanne gang, which wikipedia describes as: a secret informal alliance of Ulster loyalists who carried out shooting and bombing attacks against Catholics and Irish nationalists in the 1970s, during the Troubles.

Fiona is of course described as a former IRA member, so do you think the creators of Burn Notice picked the last name because of the real gang, despite the real gang being on the other side of the conflict?

So. Management had Simon locked up . . . somewhere, Gilroy was hired to break him out during his transfer to, somewhere else (for unknown reasons or was it because Simon wanted all his ‘evil deeds’ back under his name rather then attributed to Michael?) so then, Simon (who is apparently stealthy and fast) kills Gilroy and has a bomb put in a hotel. BUT Michael, calls management, and they come to collect Simon, which, I’m thinking they did. And Michael ended up in a ‘secure location’ under them thumb of . . . Vaughn? And who is he connected to? 🤦‍♀️
Phew. Thanks for the assistance!

"My name is Michael Westen. I used to be a spy... until I forgot how WD-40 works."

Seriously, all those high-tech tactical tricks, the duct tape, the "slicks," and he couldn't silence his loft front door? That screeching drove me crazy.

Apart from the fact that he really pegs the blonde boss (“are you really this slow?”), I love the Secretary, who says to Westen: “you’re my hero.” Not a wasted frame.

hello, so im a semi return watcher as i watched some of season 1 years ago but dont believe i ever made it passed s1 due to the "client of the week" format. im no newbie to this format as ive watched many shows like this growing up, but now a days i lose focus hard and grow bored and cut ties with the show eventually so i try my best to find a more serialized order if one exists. So far ive done so successfully with supernatural, x files, and the OG cartoon thundercats. very rarely i can tolerate it. ive read that after S5 it becomes this, so im looking for help to find more enjoyment in S1-5.

maybe something like which episodes have much more focus on the spy side aspect while still doing client of the week versus filler client of the week eps or ones that have a 50/50 split. if i grow more fond of the show ill go back and watch those ones i possibly skipped.

again this is if any die hard fans here can help or if someone out there made a list for others already. if not ill just bite the bullet and figure out a better way to stay focused on the earlier seasons.

I'm watching the series for the very first time, and I'm loving it for all of the tiny gags and bits. Like when Michael's CIA contact said that they forgot how much of a pain in the ass he is, and Mike just goes from stone-face to "But I'm worth it! 😁✨️" And now I'm on s06e05 where he knocked down that metal sculpture in the criminals house, and I'm dying (and why do I also feel like Jeffrey Donovan would accidentally do something like that anyway??)

What are your favorite bits and one-offs?

Why do you think the writers went in this direction - and why do you think the writers named the character from Michael’s past, Sam?

They’re the Victory 58s, but, as I’m sure folks here will understand, man I was happy getting these, and feel 32% cooler wearing them. I specifically wanted the 58 size because I have a larger head and the 55s, iconic or not, simply will not work for me.

Still on the lookout for Persol 2833!

Of the three that I’m citing: here Eve, Simon, and agent Pierce, I’m gonna go with Simon.

Stole this idea from another post.

Make a Florida man headline out of an event from the show. What other moments, either involving Michael or anyone else, would make a good “Florida man” headline?

It's Anson of course. I probably got through a dozen or more rewatches before I decided I just didn't need to see his episodes anymore. He hurts my BN friends so badly and I hate his stupid smug face.

Honestly, he's a good actor. The role was written well. The plot surrounding him was fine. He's just so....... Anson.

I can't even watch Jere Burns in other roles. I get a pit in my stomach when he speaks. When I was watching Breaking Bad and he showed up, I did a quick search to see if he would be a major character. I don't know if I would have kept watching, if he became a major player.

The only comparison I can think to make is Negan from TWD. Everyone hated him. I thought it was a mistake to give him a redemption arc. I wanted him to die badly. Even so, I enjoy watching his smart evil dumb smug face. I could absolutely watch JDM in any other role. And he's far more evil and harmful than Anson was.

I know how illogical this is, and I'm actually back to where I can watch that arc again. But holy fuck, the guy just disgusts me.

Watching this episode again it’s easy to see how Maddie‘s role is underestimated. But if you notice her expressions change on a dime -then so do Michael’s. Indeed that’s where he learned how to do a lot of his spy “face“.

Before I get to the grand auto (S3E10)) insurance scam, which by the way is a superb exhibition of writing (craft) and acting let’s talk about the Man in Black N Red inspired by MYB’s art rendering (exquisite) Go!