Burn Notice

Good Soldier

Season 2, Episode 9, Aired 9/18/08

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Hired by Fiona's boyfriend's friend Henry, Michael poses as a disgruntled bodyguard to thwart a kidnapping plot masterminded by a ruthless man named Lesher.

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Jeffrey Donovan

Michael Westen
Gabrielle Anwar

Fiona Glenanne
Bruce Campbell

Sam Axe

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By gaaziplus, Jul 09, 2010 Report Abuse

The show keeps getting better and better. The momentum and pace of this fiery episode gives such an "adrenaline" rush.

The plot of the episode, the way it turns and twist and caries you along with it, is action packed fun.

What is so exciting About this Special One lets Say. The Stakeout, the spying on CARLA, the break in, WICKED COOL bike chase sequence, slide down the trailer and top it off the FINAL JUMP off. and you take the jump too.

"ICE COOL" I say it is.

Keep tuning in .... Coz. YOU will be hooked on to the show and "Enough will be NEVER ENOUGH"moreless

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give me a bible and slap me silly, this episode was outstanding!

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By xanderodell, Jul 09, 2010 Report Abuse

ha! now that's what Burn Notice is all about, the good, the bad and the insanely weirdo plan. Michael, our yogurt-eating spy was 10x ahead every step of the way. Too bad the next episode won't be showing for awhile judging by the no dates on the episode guide. Burn Notice is getting better and better. Now, Good Soldier pretty much covered everything we wanted in Burn Notice, what got me though is when Michael started to quote the bible, Fi was somewhat mesmerize. Is it because of what she or Michael said in the past? Or was she just surprise/touched of what Michael was saying because he was looking right at her.

Out of subject, but Fi has had some pretty cool outfits. Love that mini skirt. It really brings out her ass. arrrrrrrrrr.....moreless

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Very exciting

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By OnePerCentClub, Apr 09, 2010 Report Abuse

Jeffrey Donovan did a great job playing the alcoholic man in this episode. The plot was exciting. Sometimes it's not about the case, but what Michael and his team do to solve it.
So Nate is back and when you think he's trying to make ammends and do something good with his life, Carla comes and screws the whole thing up. And all because of Michael.
What was the deal with Fiona? When Michael said all those things did he really mean something else? He and Fi have a lot of history but I guess they need to talk about it because, I believe there's something going on.
Sam was funny as always. When you think they're going to do something, they go the other way around and surpise you.moreless

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9.2 - great episode

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By Fwirrel, Apr 09, 2010 Report Abuse

Michael is getting closer to figuring out what Carla has planned and who the sniper is trying to kill, but everything backfires at the end. Awesome! Great cliff hanger on the episode. Michael basically gets blown up - but of course he's not dead, just a bit hurt. Anyways, Fiona's boyfriend asks for help and Michael poses as a bodyguard to stop a kidnapping. Of course, in the end Michael is successful and puts more criminals in jail while smoothly getting away. It was nice to see Nate for the finale and he had a pretty good part in this episode. Overall, great finale because of the great cliffhanger and ok story.moreless

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As Yogi Berra used to say this one was a cliff dweller.

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By QuakertownBob, Apr 09, 2010 Report Abuse

I liked the action and drama of this episode. They kidnapping part was well done and well played. Kidnappers like to pray on weak links and that makes their job much easier when you get the person handed to you instead of having to track, watch and look for ways around the security.
I especially liked it when Michael told the kidnappers he was out as he found God on TV one late night, great touch and it had me laughing.
Carla on the other hand is actually getting more interesting. But the one hard to swallow part of the episode was after numerous times of Carla coming after the family he is not more careful at home. A good spy sets up little tells on the outside and inside of his place to see if anyone has been there, it is common tradecraft, which he did not do as he seemed surprised when he found his front door booby trapped.moreless

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Trivia
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- This episode is continued in the next one. Edit
- As Michael is being chased by Carla at the end of the episode, he slides under a semi-truck to escape. Just prior to sliding under the truck, the camera's point of view changes so that it is directly behind Michael's head. At this point, you can see long brown hair (the stuntman's hair) coming from under the bottom edge of the helmet and covering his neck. Michael's hair is short and black. Edit
- When Michael is being chased by Carla at the end of the episode, Michael slides under the semi truck, before he goes under you can see gloves on his hands, and while he is sliding they are also on, but when he stands up and looks at Carla they aren't on. Edit
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Dobrý voják (Good Soldier) Edit
- Original International Air Dates:
  Latin America: March 10, 2009 on FX
  Australia: August 27, 2009 on Channel Ten
  Czech Republic: November 25, 2009 on Prima COOL
  United Kingdom: December 7, 2009 on FX/FX HD
  Germany: February 15, 2010 on Vox
  Slovakia: March 15, 2010 on JOJ
  Finland: November 28, 2011 on MTV3
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- Michael: (voice-over) Unlike cars motorcycles don't have much of an aftermarket in stolen parts. So any theft measures are outdated and easy to get around. The steering lock on a smaller bike breaks fairly easily; then it's just a matter of getting away. Edit
- Michael: (voice-over) There's a reason they call the spy trade The hall of mirrors. You can never know for sure whether you're in control or you're being played. But if you do it long enough you'll learn to trust your instincts. Edit
- Michael: (voice-over) Anybody who runs a few assets knows that some crack under the pressure. You have to be tough enough to keep them in line, supportive enough to keep them stable. Edit
Allusions
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- Sam: ...a mastermind petting a Persian cat? Sam is referencing Ernst Blofeld, the archenemy of James Bond and head of the SPECTRE terrorist organization. Blofeld appeared (to varying degrees) in six James Bond movies, often as a bald figure stroking a cat. Pop culture caricatures or parodies of Blofeld include Austin Powers' "Dr. Evil" and Inspector Gadget's "Dr. Claw". Edit
- Sam: She's got a hell of a breaststroke, Mike. I mean, the woman can swim. She's a machine. Referencing Tricia Helfer's role in Battlestar Galactica (2003–). Helfer portrays Number Six/Caprica Six. Edit