BURN NOTICE “Company Man” Season 5 Episode 1 – Okay, so we all know how last season ended – with Michael apparently being accepted back into the fold of the spy family. Well, this episode starts up six months after that fateful day and things are maybe not quite as cut and dry as we were lead to believe. Michael is still on the hunt for answers and that hunt definitely has its ups and downs.
As for the rest of the gang; don’t worry, they’re definitely still around. I was afraid after last season’s finale that Michael would be off doing his thing all alone and we’d never see everyone together again. But let’s just say that, even with all the resources of his new friends, sometimes Michael still needs the help of his old ones to make it through the day. And even with all the fancy gadgets at his disposal, he still ends up using his old MacGyver-ish ways to get out of some tough scrapes.
So what can you expect from this premiere? Pretty much exactly what we’ve all come to love from this show – Michael’s witty spy-isms, character titles showing up on the screen, cool split-screen effects, lots of action including shootouts and explosions, plus lots of fun interaction between all the characters. And really, what more can you ask for than, that?
My favorite (non-spoilery) bits..
Michael rockin’ a snazzy new suit.
“You’d be grumpy too if you had a beard that looked that bad.”
Fiona welcoming Michael home.very enthusiastically.
Sam looking goooood. Looks like Bruce stayed in shape after shooting the Sam Axe movie. Awesome.
Michael comparing his new life to being like a doctor on call. Yeah, I can totally see that.
“You know, I forgot what a pain in the ass you can be, Westen.”
“Yeah, but I’m worth it.”
Boy, do I love listening to Michael speak Russian.
Being extremely happy to see that Fiona and Sam didn’t follow orders.
“How are you still alive?” “That’s a good question…I eat a lot of yoghurt.”
Michael finding the best use of an oscillating fan, like, ever.
Madeline finding a great way, as always, to give Michael a little perspective.
Really, really loving the very last shot. I can’t say why without spoiling it, but anyone who knows me will know exactly why I loved it when they see it.
The season five premiere of Burn Notice airs tonight (Thursday, June 23) on USA Network at 9/8c. Once the episode has aired, come back up and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear from you!
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