Burn Notice

Rough Seas

Season 2, Episode 7, Aired 8/21/08

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Michael is hired to track down nearly a million dollars worth of pharmaceuticals that were stolen by thieves on their way to Tanzania.

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Jeffrey Donovan

Michael Westen
Gabrielle Anwar

Fiona Glenanne
Bruce Campbell

Sam Axe

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8.5

"Great"

By cavanagh15, Jan 11, 2011 Report Abuse

It was good, but with two epsiodes left in the season can anyone really tell me that we have learned anything about the people that burned Michael? The first epsiode of the season was a good starting point for the rest of the season, but since then the writing just hasn't been as up to par as it needs to be for a show like this. I understand its only a show on USA and not national television, but I'm beginning to understand why its not on national television. The plot is not going anywhere. It hasnt been for a while now. The episode was solid, but it wasnt amazing. Virgil returns - thats awesome, wheres the people that burned Michael running off to. Its been so long I've forgotten there names. I have no problem waiting for them, but don't introduce them until you are ready to commit to them.moreless

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Exciting/Funny episode

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By OnePerCentClub, Feb 25, 2009 Report Abuse

This episode had ther right combination of comedy and action. Michael's new character was very funny and I have to say Jeffrey did a great performance of a silly, dumb man. He was convincing. And he got away with it.
Michael's concern for his mother was sweet. Sam's comments are hilarious, he seems to know Michael's weakest point sometimes.
Fiona got Michael worried. He had the date thing in his head most of the time and I think he was a little bit happy that Fiona cancelled his date the first time. Him telling Fiona she looked beautiful was nice. I guess that at some point he still feels something for her, but he's not sure if he's fine on his own or could be better with her.moreless

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Michael is hired to track down nearly a million dollars worth of pharmaceuticals that were stolen by thieves on their way to Tanzania. Add a couple incidents with a gun dealer and you have a decent episode.moreless

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By wayne_47, Jan 22, 2009 Report Abuse

This was a pretty good episode. Their best work is when they have several things going on at the same time. Main story and some character development or comic relief. This time they had some gun dealer who kept popping into the story. The gun powder cloud at the end was pretty contrived, and looks like another job for another show that cannot be named, that proves and disproves things like this. At the end of the show, Fiona was going to go on a date, and she was dressed to kill. Could someone tell me where Fiona got that white dress she was wearing at the end of the story?moreless

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Not my favorite of the series but beats watching Law and Order reruns till your eyes bleed.

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By QuakertownBob, Aug 26, 2008 Report Abuse

It is unfortunate that people would steal drugs that are really helpful to people. If they want to steal cocaine and stuff, have at it and kill yourselves off. Unfortunately stealing drugs for the needy and even food seems to be the norm now and that is sad.
Is it real, sadly yes. This was not the best of writing and I saw Michael Horowitz was one of the writers and he did some amazing work in Foyle's War, but sadly this is not up to that level of work.
I like when the tell you the truths about things, not the Hollywood version. I liked it overall and know that the guy will be back next season for another reason just to get close to Michael's Mom who at times can be a distraction.
I did like when they were leaving the gun guys house and Fiona took a little something for their trouble. She is funny as a gun happy woman.moreless

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By Fwirrel, Aug 23, 2008 Report Abuse

Virgil comes back in this episode asking for help for one of his friends. Someone stole medical supplies and Virgil wants Michael to help him get it back. The story was just ok in this episode. I did like the drug dealer though; he was an interesting character (plus I like the actor...). I liked seeing Virgil again. I love his character interactions with Michael, as well as Michael's mom. I think there were several sweet moments between Fi and Michael, which I love. Overall, the story was lacking and I wanted to see more of Michael's handlers, but the character developments and interactions made up for the shortcomings.moreless

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- When Michael pretends to shoot Virgil, he gets up close to him to do so. You'd think Gerard would notice that there was no blood on Michael after Michael shot Virgil considering the line of work Gerard is in and how close Michael was to Virgil when he fired his gun. Edit
- Featured Music: "Undercover" by Empire Isis featuring Sizzla "El Son De Baloy" by Felix Baloy "Tough Cookie" by Jim George "A.T.V. (Instrumental)" by Level "Rock Me Baby" by Zayar Alvarez featuring J Sparkz "Devil At The Wheel" by Crud "Late Nights and Lie Ons" by The Burning Effigies "The Mark" by Black Light Burns "Total Control (Instrumental)" by Alpha 60 "Apocolypto (Instrumental)" by Brad Segal "Nobody's Safe (Instrumental)" by REVERSE a.k.a. Carl Segal "Apocolypto (Instrumental)" by Alpha 60 Edit
- When the thieves approach the boat, and Michael gets a gun from Gerard, he pulls back and releases the slide, thereby loading the chamber. When he then threatens Virgil with the gun, he does it again, but no bullet is thrown out of the chamber. Edit
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Rozbouřené moře (Stormy Sea) Edit
- Original International Air Dates:
  Latin America: February 24, 2009 on FX
  Czech Republic: November 11, 2009 on Prima COOL
  United Kingdom: November 23, 2009 on E4
  Germany: February 1, 2010 on Vox
  Slovakia: March 11, 2010 on JOJ
  Finland: November 14, 2011 on MTV3
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- Fiona: Keeping Virgil away from your mom, that's just about keeping her from danger? Michael: What else would it be? Fiona: Well, they did have a connection, Michael. A romantic connection, an intimate, steamy connection. I'm just saying, when an important woman in your life meets someone it can be an adjustment. Michael: Is this about your date? Because I'm fine with it. Fiona: (laughs) I don't think so, Michael. Not one question about who he is? You're not the least bit interested? Michael: No, not interested. Fiona: I thought spies were meant to be good liars. You are getting rusty. Edit
- Michael: (voice-over) Anyone who played soccer knows there's a long nerve that runs down the shin. Hit that nerve and people lock up in pain. Edit
- Michael: (voice-over) Most people think that shooting the gas tank of a vehicle makes it explode. Unless the car is on fire you'll just spill a few of bucks worth of gas. An explosion requires something extra; like a few bags of acetone peroxide taped to the gas tank. Edit
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