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Burn Notice
Season Two
SERIES: USA, Thursday 10:00p (60 minutes)

9.2 based on 6 reviews read critic reviews how did we calculate this? based on 13 votes read user comments rate this tv show

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Starring Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, and Sharon Gless

Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) has a new handler in the form of the mysterious Carla (Tricia Helfer).

GENRE(S):	Comedy, Crime, Drama
CREATED BY:	Matt Nix
FIRST AIR DATE:	July 10, 2008

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90

Newsday Verne Gay

It's smartly acted, well written, funny, expertly directed and hugely entertaining. And utterly, totally, profoundly devoid of pretension.

80

New York Daily News David Hinckley

Everything isn't perfect on Burn Notice. Some of the subplots have to be wrapped up a little neatly. But the interplay of the core group has enough ambivalence and shadows to keep the show intriguing.

80

Newark Star-Ledger Alan Sepinwall

Nix and company had a very thing going last season, and they've found a way to change the show a little without screwing it up.

75

San Francisco Chronicle Tim Goodman

In the best tradition of light but engaging (and highly entertaining) dramas, Burn Notice is plain and simple fun--you want to come back every week.

67

Entertainment Weekly Gillian Flynn

Right now, it's relying too much on Michael's chainsmoking mom as hammy comic relief. [11 July 2008, p.65]

50

USA Today Robert Bianco

The interplay among the main characters is by and large unaltered, and for some fans that will be enough. For others, though, what was once a summer pleasure is now a bit less pleasurable.

The average user rating for this tv show is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 13 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Christopher G. gave it a9:
Seems to be missing some of the snappiness from the first season, but it is far ahead of the usual summer tv dreck.

Paul Z. gave it an8:
No one would have believed the English accent in episode 1 (series 2), but there is so much to enjoy in this program that I am definitely hooked again.

Todd P. gave it a9:
This is a great show for summer time viewing!

Ervin M. gave it an8:
Interesting-entertaining. Could be better.

Martin B. gave it a9:
I was drawn into the (somewhat mild) hype of the first season, and have been hooked since. Season 2 didn't disappoint. Starting off right where season 1 ended, it's the same show, which is all I could hope for!

Ted gave it a9:
It's first season was a 10, but the first two episodes of this season are a bit of a letdown. The chemistry of the three leads is still the best on TV, but the introduction of an ongoing villain is distracting. Couldn't she at least have been better looking and/or more alluring? Although no one beats Gabrielle Anwar in that department.

Ryan gave it a10:
Glad to see such a great show back for another season. More people need to check this show out!

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