Burn Notice

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Season 2, Episode 5, Aired 8/7/08

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Michael is asked for help by Trevor, a former "wheelman" who's gone straight. However, Trevor is being pressured into working an upcoming jewel heist by his old boss Timo and fears for his family's safety.

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Sharon Gless

Madeline Westen
Gabrielle Anwar

Fiona Glenanne
Jeffrey Donovan

Michael Westen

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"Perfect"

By vishus1990, Aug 22, 2008 Report Abuse

Brilliant episode as always.

This one was very well written. All about Trevor, an ex criminal who used to be a wheelman (driver for thefts etc) and who had just got out of prison. Since being in prison, he has a son and family so has promised to turn his life around, but people from his past want him to come back and do a big jewel heist.

Trevor pretty much has no option but to do it otherwise his family and himself will be in danger.

This is where Michael comes along to the rescue and defeats an almost impossible situation.

Definately one of the better episodes this season so a definate 10/10.moreless

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good episode...

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By Fwirrel, Aug 14, 2008 Report Abuse

A man named Trevor approaches Michael and asks him for help. Trevor was a former wheelman and is forced to do a heist. Michael tries to stop the heist from happening, but eventually has to join the heist as a safe-cracker. In the end, the heist leader is killed by his own men...I loved the manipulation. The story in this episode was interesting, but nothing great. I loved that Sam was asked to marry and he was already married! Haha! I liked his relationship with his "lady friend." Michael finally thinks he found his handler, but she just plays with him. Overall, great character episode with a solid story.moreless

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High Explosives are always fun.

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By jmshriver199, Aug 09, 2008 Report Abuse

Michael helps an ex-con. An old boss forces the ex-con to participate in one last job. Michael is reluctant to help but seems to once again have his heart strings pulled. This makes the show much more then just another spy show. Michael also begins tracking his handler learning more information about her operation and testing her security. Michael employs simple tactics while attempting to cancel out his clients job. Which of course gets more complex as Sam picks a fight with the crew member they are trying to get out of the picture. Which is needless to say hilarious. The job still isn't canceled due to the fact that it was being planned for way too long. Michael of course inserts himself into the crew. This episode starts out fast but slows down. Sam's love life gets a little more complicated. Mike as a safe cracker was interesting. The cover identity's are always fun to see. The tension is very thick and is actually believable. It was interesting too see the outside of Michael's place. Sam was married before as Veronica pops the question. Overall I enjoyed this episode.moreless

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An ex-con enlists Michael's help in breaking away from a group of bank robbers out of love for his son. This is a charity case for Michael (who's known to have a soft spot for neglected children) as he simultaneously tracks Carla.moreless

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By odstudios, Aug 09, 2008 Report Abuse

One can always gauge the real cult popularity of a product within the level of analysis it receives by intelligent people. While Burn Notice finds its place in television history, we - the viewer get to watch something really inspired and special evolve. There's some obvious passion throughout the entire production.

I think this episode really highlights what the series is about. So many excellent moments. Sam shutting Fi's mouth moments after confessing a secret. Fi cranking a power drill while layering all kinds of invisible sexual tension between her and Michael. Michael stepping up his game with a bit of bad-ass energy. The car. The excellent supporting actors. The stakes. The editing. Let's not forget about the unbelievable, world-class editing on this show. Let's not forget the brilliant cutaway as we watch a full-on, cold blooded assassination without actually seeing it. This is superb television and inspired professionals at the top of their game. Hats of. ODmoreless

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By cavanagh15, Aug 08, 2008 Report Abuse

The show is really beginning to repeat itself. Try to infiltrate a member of the bad guys team and then find a way to sabotage the mission in order to get the guy who is in too deep out of trouble. I can handle it the first couple of times, and even this time was okay, but they need to start coming up with different individual cases if this is going to turn into a multi-season show formula. They havent changed much from season one, but thats fine by me since season one was only 13 episodes long. Closer to the end of this season I want to see the writers taking more risks in there storytelling and stop using the same old formula. Sam broke up with his girlfriend, yet I was left unaffected. I don't care about Sam or Fi unless they are interacting with Weston, something I didnt notice until the end this episode. Overall, average episode from the second season. Writers need to step it up.moreless

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- Featured Music: "No Te Mueras Sonero" by Candido Fabre "Funny Bone (Spark Mix)" by Bright Yellow "Love, Lust" by Jamila Cooksey "Por Amor" by Son Doobie "Chase Me" by Gregg Leonard "Demolition" by Machine Vandals "Close" by BZ Lewis "The Lookout" by Machine Vandals "Innocent Man" by Ralph Saenz Edit
- There are a number of continuity errors during the scene at the bar's forecourt: * The champagne glasses disappear and move throughout shots; * Sam's newspaper repeatedly changes hands; * Also, a number of people in the background change positions repeatedly. Edit
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- International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Výchozí bod (Point of Departure) Edit
- Original International Air Dates:
  Australia: September 2, 2008 on TEN
  Sweden: December 14, 2008 on TV6
  Czech Republic: October 28, 2009 on Prima COOL
  United Kingdom: November 9, 2009 on FX/FX HD
  Germany: January 18, 2010 on Vox
  Slovakia: March 9, 2010 on JOJ
  Finland: October 31, 2011 on MTV3
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- Oded Fehr (Timo) is credited as a special guest star. Edit
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- Timo: Where you going? Michael: To relieve myself, why? Want to watch? Edit
- (about Veronica asking Sam to marry her) Michael: Do you love her? Sam: She could be the one. Michael: Then say yes. Sam: It's complicated. Michael: (slowly) Then say no. Sam : (sarcastically) You're a good friend Mike. Edit
- Michael: (voice-over) When you work in intelligence, there's no bigger slap in the face than a picture of yourself in the middle of an operation. It sends a clear message: we're one step ahead of you, we're in control, we own you. Mylar balloons and a bottle of champagne; that's just twisting the knife. Edit
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