1.04 Old Friends

Summary and spoilers

Michael has to fend off a Czech assassin while he tries to work with his irresponsible brother Nate to track down Jenna, an 18 year old girl who has run away from home – and her worried dad – to be with her flashy ‘modeling scout’ boyfriend. The boyfriend, Brendon Diggs, has actually recruited Jenna into the Wilhelm Brothers escort service, and getting her out is not going to be easy. The Wilhelms have big – and sick – plans for Jenna – she’s about to be sold into virtual sexual slavery in Saudi Arabia – although she thinks she’s going there to model. Michael has one day to rescue her and fulfill the promise he has made to her dad.

Comments

Now that Michael is burned, there is no one to protect him. That’s the reason that the Czech assassin gives for his appearance…but it isn’t completely true. A little too late, mystery men show up and eliminate the assassin. So someone is protecting Michael, and keeping him on ice in Miami while they decide what to do with him.

There aren’t too many male actors with a smile as infectious as the one that Jeffrey Donovan sports as he’s walking through the Wilhelm’s party.

Burn Notice has a brisk, immediate pace. It is also not without some emotional depth as well. The relationship between Michael and Nate feels genuine, and Jenna’s return home almost brought a couple of tears to this reviewer’s jaded eyes.

Burn Notice Quotes

Fiona: Every third guy in a bar will tell you he’s a modeling scout.
Sam: Hey, I’ve used worse line…and succeeded.

Sam: Listen, Mike, um, I understand you got a situation, but…so do I. I mean, I’m covering for you, but if I lose my pension, you’re gonna be changing my diapers when I’m 95 and drooling.
Michael: Sam, I would never let that happen. I’d smother you with a pillow first.