Burn Notice: Rough Seas
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(S02E07) “Sounds like the world’s worst game show.” - Sam Axe
Finally, Michael gets himself involved in someone else’s problems in a truly organic way. Like most of you, I was tired of people seeking Michael’s help like he was Robert McCall Jr. So when he came to the defense of Seymour, it was really refreshing to see.
Speaking of Seymour, I was surprised to see Silas Weir Mitchell playing a character who was so socially functional. After his stint on Prison Break
and Earl
I wasn’t sure if he was even acting.
Unfortunately, it only took until after the opening credits for someone to ask for Michael’s help. Virgil didn’t make much of an impression on me the first time around. His intended phone call to Michael’s mom helped me remember who he was but it also made me wonder why Mike would get involved with this guy again after everything that happened last time.
The cute way that Virgil and Madeline and everyone was playing off their relationship really didn’t work for me. Michael had a point about Virgil attracting bullets and was doing what any good son should. It didn’t make sense that Virgil would ask Mike for a favor and still push so hard to get with Madeline or that she would still be interested in him considering how freaked out she is by guys with guns. I didn’t buy it.
Watching Michael and Seymour try to work together was hilarious. It actually reminded me of shows like Tenspeed and Brownshoe or Crazy like a Fox where one partner would get the other involved in something really dangerous just so he would have his back. If Seymour doesn’t at least become a semi-regular, I will be very disappointed.
I’ve mentioned before that one of the reasons I love this show is because it actually shoots in Miami. That fact offers a host of things that a Hollywood sound stage can’t. Case in point, Gerard the thief and his crew. Only in Miami, Florida could you a find a group of extras who look that sleazy and worthless. It made me long for Art Deco days.
Out of all Michael’s covers, this nerdy character was definitely my favorite. The inhaler, the fast talking and the running like a dork were all more believable than anything he’s done thus far. I only hope that like the “spy for hire” thing, his “cover of the week” doesn’t get overused.
Michael and Virgil’s little play on the boat was awesome. That scenario has been done a dozen times before in movies and on TV, but Michael’s solution was pretty original. The only thing better was his reaction after recognizing his fridge.
This was an episode that can only be described as kick ass. Aside from the fact that there weren’t enough hot ladies for my liking, I thought it was the best offering this season. I’m thinking the return of the yogurt was a sign that this show will only get better. At the very least, I’ll definitely be back in three weeks
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