17 out of 17 people found the following review helpful:

Red Hot!!

Maynard from , 11th March, 2009

If you've read the synopsis of the series you know the overall plot. So, all that needs to be said is that this is excellent. Jeffrey Donovan plays the burnt agent with humor and a large amount of tongue in cheek, Bruce Campbell is his dead pan ex colleague and friend, Gabrielle Anwar fortunately dropping the dire I rish accent after the pilot plays the trigger happy ex-girlfriend while Sharon Gless (remember Cagney and Lacey) is Jeffrey Donovan's Hypochondriac mother. In all an excellent cast, storyline and definitely worth a watch.

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7 out of 7 people found the following review helpful:

Good TV type entertainment.

A Customer from Eastbourne, 22nd March, 2009

I have to admit my very first impression of this series was not good - just another made for TV action/drama. After the first disc I only just stopped myself from removing the remaining discs from my selections - I am glad I didn’t as it sort of grew on me. It is presented along the lines that the ‘Magnum’ series took with quite a bit of voice over from the star keeping you informed of what is going on - each episode is a different story - apart from the pilot - I am still waiting for part two of that story. The main character we are led to believe was some sort of spy who was employed by the government and for some reason has been blacklisted - hence the term Burn Notice. The whole story is based around ‘Michael’ trying to find the reason for the official Burn Notice who ordered it and the reasons behind it. Meanwhile Michael is trying to make a living and at the same time always following leads to help him find the answer to his Burn Notice questions. He is a tough character and well versed in the art of self defence and electronic surveillance. Of course there is a friend and female companion to help plus another famous face acting as his mother. The storylines are all familiar but the acting and the introduction of modern surveillance techniques gives them new life.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Great series

A Customer from Cambs, 10th April, 2009

Only seen the 1st disc but a fantastic series, can't believe I've missed it so far. As its shot on location, it makes the series better as its not some crappy soundstage or another location used for miami. The episodes are very well written and the main characters are likeable and the plot arc makes you interested in what happens next

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FAMILY FUN FOR ALL AGES

hitcher37 from , 14th March, 2010

When i first saw this tv show i thought 'here we go yet another Mcgyver wanna be' i was wrong!! This is more slicker,more wittier and more enjoyable. It's really family oriented with just enough to keep the adults interested/amused. I would be wary when watching the pilot on the first dvd though it's split into 2 parts so don't let yourself get fooled in to thinking there's only 3 eps on the first disc there's actually 4! My only problem was the over gratuitous use of long distance and panoramic shots of Miami (it made me feel i was watching Miami Vice in the 80's) which i found irritating the 3'000th time they did it!! Yes i know it's always sunny with lots of beautiful bodies laid around but don't ram it down my throat!! Apart from that niggle this is a very enjoyable fun tv series that i hope is going to be around for a few seasons at least.

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Burn Notice season 1

Gothicstitcher from from Biggar, 8th August, 2009

By watching these dvds now have the kids fully hooked on the series - they loved the story lines and the poor hero - would recommend to all families for good entertainment during the week

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Excellent and entertaining

mickie12one from , 13th June, 2009

If you like Hustle and Numb3rs then you'll love Burn Notice, it has all the great elements of a crime series with the intellect of showing just how to be a spy (like Hustle shows you how to grift). I has action and comedy in equal amounts. I normally do not like american series, but this had me gripted from the 1st episode and every episode gets you further hooked, I won't spoil the finaly, but it's great, can't wait until season 2 is out!

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Surprised me

wolverine025 from from South Wales, 4th June, 2009

Put this on my list because Bruce Campbell was in it. I didn't have any other reason but boy was I surprised! Well cast, well acted and well written. Whitty and fast paced this series ia well worth a look.

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