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Burn Notice

2007 – 2013Show7 seasons111 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic707.9Rotten Tomatoes89%95%

An intriguing, thrilling drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Episodes

7 seasons · 111 episodes · best: S7E13 "Reckoning" 9.1

Episodes

7.9
8.2
8.1
8.1
8.0
8.2
8.4

Story

Spies don't get fired, they get burned

A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.

Feels like

  • Spy Procedural
  • Miami Noir
  • Witty Voiceover
  • Tactical Espionage
  • Charismatic Anti-Hero
  • Case-of-the-Week
  • Fast-Paced Thriller
  • Stylish Action
  • Conspiracy Drama

Cast

24 of 500 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stephen Surjik, Dennie Gordon, John T. Kretchmer
Written by
Matt Nix, Ben Watkins, Rashad Raisani
Produced by
Matt Nix

Everyone

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Facts

June 28, 2007 · September 12, 2013 · Ended

First aired
June 28, 2007
Last aired
September 12, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 111 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Belgium
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

Profiling, Ironic Echo, Nerd Hoard +9

  • Profiling
  • Ironic Echo
  • Nerd Hoard
  • There Are No Therapists
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • This Is for Emphasis, Bitch!
  • Depending on the Writer
  • Conveniently Interrupted Document
  • Heroic Comedic Sociopath
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • I Can See You
  • What the Hell, Hero?

12 of 661 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Burn Notice?"

Questions about Burn Notice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Burn Notice?

HuluPluto TV

In the United States, Burn Notice streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 78 other countries.

Is Burn Notice worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 70).

Does Burn Notice get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.9, and season 7 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is Reckoning (season 7, episode 13) at 9.1, and the lowest is Besieged (season 5, episode 7) at 7.5.

Is Burn Notice okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Burn Notice?

83 h

About 83 hours: 111 episodes in 7 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2013.

What tropes does Burn Notice use?

ProfilingIronic EchoNerd HoardThere Are No TherapistsWhat Happened to the Mouse?This Is for Emphasis, Bitch!Depending on the WriterConveniently Interrupted DocumentHeroic Comedic SociopathDysfunctional FamilyI Can See YouWhat the Hell, Hero?and 649 more

TV Tropes lists 661 tropes for it, including Profiling, Ironic Echo, and Nerd Hoard.