Monk S4E14 Mr. Monk and the Astronaut

(SPOILER ALERT)

Jeffrey portrays an arrogant, self-centered astronaut that is the main antagonist for this episode. He prods and teases Monk as he feels he is untouchable and will not be caught. His charisma as the bad guy clearly stands out amongst villains that appear on Monk. He must’ve turned heads at the network at that time, as Burn Notice began in 2007, not long after this episode.

My question is does anyone know if there was a relation between being cast in this role in a single episode had an actual effect on the decision to make him lead in Burn Notice?

Ps. This episode of Monk made me consider some cover for Michael that had gone to space and somehow Maddie got mad he didn’t send her a postcard from the moon 🤣

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Where can I find the shirt Michael is wearing?

Things unfortunately did not go well for him after the bombs dropped.

Just rewatching suits, and suddenly an evil Carla appears. A few episodes later, and boom, Anson. USA Network always did this, but I love the strolls down memory lane.

S6 E6. I refuse to go any further. 😭😭😭 Why does Nate not listen? 🥺

Did Burn Notice just get removed from Freevee?

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There's Always a Madman: Fight or Flight is a single-player spy thriller interactive novel where you step into the shoes of the suave secret agent Franklin Benjamin. In this high-octane, two-hour satire of James Bond and Mission: Impossible, you'll drive fast cars, seduce beautiful women, take on false identities, and do whatever is necessary to save the world.

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After all, if you don't save the world, then there can't be a sequel!

Yeah, time to start another BN rewatch. 😎

How did Michael not have some sort of nervous breakdown through season 6? I get the hardened spy, nerves of steel thing, but seriously, dude should have been rocking in a chair with a straightjacket on.

It makes me wonder if what actually keeps him going is all that adrenaline, so I would be very interested to know what happens to someone like Michael when he doesn't have that action to keep him motivated. In other words, how the hell does he live the rest of his life in Ireland with a kid and Fiona without having serious PTSD and stress issues?

So Barry quit money laundering and became a coroner....😂

s2e14 - Truth and Reconciliation

You know Sam. He's got the, uh... the big office with the big windows... south side of the building, the glass doors.

s3e16 - Devil You Know

Mike, what happened up there?
Things didn't go quite as planned.
Yeah, no kidding. Look, we're down on the street, south side.

s4e3 - Made Man

Road team, set? Set.
Perimeter team, set? set.
Sniper team, set? set.I got eyyyes on security, South siiiide of the building.

s6e6 - Shock Wave

South side's clear!
There's nothing over here!

s6e7 - Reunion

Get down! South side's clear!

s7e10 - Things

Michael, it's me. I'm here. I'm at the south side with my men.

s7e11 - Tipping Point

We got four shooters on the rooftops, two on the south side.

Alright, Burn Notice fans, let's stir up some controversy and dive into the enigmatic character of Michael Westen. Is he the noble hero fighting against corruption, or is he a manipulative mastermind wreaking havoc in Miami?

For those who need a refresher, Michael Westen is a former spy who, after being burned by the government, becomes a freelance operative using his skills to help those in need while searching for answers about his own mysterious past.

But here's the twist – does Michael's quest for justice justify the collateral damage left in his wake?

On one hand, Michael is portrayed as a virtuous vigilante, using his intelligence and resourcefulness to take down criminals and help innocent people caught in dangerous situations. His loyalty to his friends and his moral code are commendable traits that have won over many fans.

However, others argue that Michael's methods are questionable at best and downright ruthless at worst. He's not above using deception, manipulation, and even violence to achieve his goals, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Is he truly a force for good, or just another dangerous operative with a personal vendetta?

Let's not ignore the casualties of Michael's war on crime – innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire, relationships destroyed, and lives shattered. Could Michael have pursued justice without leaving behind such chaos and destruction?

So, fellow Burn Notice aficionados, what's your take on Michael Westen? Is he a noble hero fighting against corruption, or does his quest for vengeance paint him as the true villain of the series? Let the debate begin!

I'm in the middle of season 4 and watched the episode where they cracked Kendra. Today I open Facebook and this ad is in my feed. Coincidence?

Did Michael really want James/Sonja to kill him?

First time watching; Halfway through season 4 and I'm seeing Madeline changing. She seems like she's consistently pissed at Michael now. What's her deal? Is she believing that Michael is a bad guy? Shouldn't she know better? Is she hurt because he's not more of a doting son? Is it because she made a Friend and then had to be mean to her to complete the job?

I am rewatching Burn Notice and just started S4E1. I’m hugely disappointed to see CGI drone attacks, explosions, and fake fire on the ground.

One of the reasons I like rewatching TV from the 2000s and earlier is the practical effects.

CGI looks like shit, even when it looks real you know it’s fake and feels like you’re watching a cartoon.

Was going through some of my old baseball cards with my son, and look who I found… Greatest character in Burn Notice history

I have been wondering lately on whether there are any fanfics that give the following characters: Lucy, Paxson, and Oleg an expanded role?

Here are some examples:

Lucy: Instead of undergoing Chuck Cunningham syndrome have her show up in other seasons as an ally of Michael and expand on her past and tutorship under him. And maybe she decides to hire Jesse for her firm.

Paxson: A trope writer on Tv Tropes noted that Paxson could have been used in later plots asking Team Westen for help in some cases. She could also serve as a potential love interest for Michael.

Oleg: Since he used to be with Russian Intelligence one potential plot involving Oleg would be him becoming a reluctant informant for them again to keep tabs on Michael.

Daphne Does Dinner, S10E14

Too bad he didn't have a scene with Management. 😂

If Weston had handed him over to the forger guy just because what Schmidt did to them when they saved him a few times, that'd made more sense and aligned with the rest of the show.

Also why Sam was THAT upset about this guy when he happily tricked the kidnappers kill each other in Q&A episode (s0302) and also in Mr. Slicey one.. Michael did the same thing "sending people to their death" in number of episodes. that type of Sam's yelling to save Schmidt was out of character.

FFS, Weston shot the guy dead with "Fiona is not my past" comment so we know he is "really, really good at raining down hell" upon anyone trying to test his friends and family. So saving Schmidt three times was BS.

Hi guys! I’m a first time watcher and I started this show so long ago but OMG I LOVE it so much the first 4 season amazing! I’m having such trouble getting through episode 1 of season 5 though,I’ve stopped watching for a while came back tried again then stopped again. I don’t know why this episode is hard to watch and I’m worried the rest of the season is going to be like this, so do I keep going? Or does it get better? TYIA

As many of us know, older shows are often having their original licensed music gutted due to licensing issues. I would like to watch this show and am curious if anyone has noticed if it has had that same treatment on streaming services? Because if it has I would rather hunt down the DVDs as I could care less about resolution. Thanks :)

I’ve been rewatching the whole series and loving it, but yesterday when I saw this episode it had me wondering why they couldn’t do anything to stop the recording Brennan was using to black mail Michael from being sent in the first place, especially with all the other hacking and spy stuff they’re always doing? Brennan is dead, Larry is no longer a threat and I’m pretty sure I heard Michael saying they had at least 4 more hours before the file was set to be automatically sent causing all hell to break loose.

Am I missing something? Maybe they just didn’t have enough time to pull it off, too tired and decided to just rest up for the inevitable standoff with Vaughn? Or is this just one of those cinema sins type plot holes?