Sunday, June 1, 2008

Season 2 split in Two

Like many USA series, it appears that the second season of Burn Notice will be split up into two parts.
Entertainment Weekly reports that the original 12 episodes that was ordered for season 2 was expanded to 16 episodes. The first 9 episodes will be aired during the summer, with the last 7 airing in early 2009.

In my personal opinion, I don't like this. While series like Psych and Monk can handle the split better because each episode is stand alone, Burn Notice (at least for season 1) has much more of an overarching story which could be hurt by interrupting it.

None the less, more episodes is never a bad thing

Season 2 Preview Summaries

Here are some of the names and summaries of future episodes of Burn Notice
Season 2 starts July 10th.


1. Breaking and Entering

Michael helps a computer tech named Jimmy whose wife and daughter were kidnapped.

2. Turn and Burn

At Sam's request, Michael helps a waitress named Sophia who is being stalked. However, Sam and Michael later learn that Sophia is not who she claims to be.

3. Trust Me

Andy, a cell-phone salesman, was conned into investing in a fake Cuban nightclub. Michael helps Andy when the people he borrowed the money from (loan sharks) come knocking.

4. Comrades

Introduced by Nate, Michael helps a Russian woman, Katya, whose sister was smuggled into the U.S. by gangsters; however, Katya cannot afford their extortionate demands and her sister is being held captive.

5. Scatter Point

Michael is hired 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.

6. Bad Blood

One of Carla's men, Victor, recruits Michael to participate in a hijacking. Michael, however, is oblivious as to what he's hijacking.

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Dan the Handler



Dan is Michael's Handler, in the spy business, this means that Dan is responsible for Michael. Or he was, until Michael got burned. Michael tried to contact Dan after his burn to get more information but Dan was quite vague. He only left the hint that there were, "some that still support you [Michael]".

Dan appears willing to help Michael, but at the same time doesn't want to get involved.

Lucy



Lucy (played by China Chow) is an old contact of Michael, and apparently, was trained by Michael. While she is quite vague about her current job, it appears that she is using her spy skill set in a legitimate business. Lucy has helped Michael get job leads multiple times, and is always there to help.

Friday, May 30, 2008