---
title: "Burn Notice"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/burn-notice-2007"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 2919
imdb_id: "tt0810788"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 7
episodes_count: 111
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 594
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Burn Notice (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/burn-notice-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Burn Notice is an American spy comedy-drama television series created by Matt Nix. The program originally aired on the USA Network from June 28, 2007, to September 12, 2013. The story follows Michael Westen, a United States spy who finds himself blacklisted and discredited without any form of procedure. Because he is unable to receive official assistance, he relies on his unique skills and training to survive. Westen resides in Miami, where he takes on impossible jobs to help people in desperate situations. The series features an ensemble cast including Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, and Sharon Gless. Beginning in the show's fourth season, Coby Bell joined the main cast. The production is categorized as a television series that ran between 2007 and 2013. Viewers can find information regarding how to watch and stream the series through various television guides, which provide access to trailers, episodes, and information on the latest seasons. The series remains a notable example of the spy comedy-drama genre produced for cable television.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A blacklisted spy uses his specialized training to assist people in desperate situations while stranded in Miami."

### Why Watch
- engaging lead performances
- clever problem-solving plots

### Caveats & Content Note
- features intense action sequences
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains action-oriented violence and themes typical of the spy genre.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: spy, action, comedy, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 80
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (11%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 71 (89%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Matt Nix
- **Networks / Studios**: USA Network

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeffrey Donovan** as *Michael Westen*
- **Gabrielle Anwar** as *Fiona Glenanne*
- **Bruce Campbell** as *Sam Axe*
- **Sharon Gless** as *Madeline Westen*
- **Coby Bell** as *Jesse Porter*
- **Paul Tei** as *Barry*
- **Seth Peterson** as *Nate Westen*
- **Lauren Stamile** as *Agent Pearce*
- **Jack Coleman** as *Andrew Strong*
- **Marc Macaulay** as *Agent Harris*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who created the show?
The series was created by Matt Nix.

### Q: Who are the main cast members?
The show stars Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, and Sharon Gless.

### Q: When did the show originally air?
It aired on the USA Network from June 28, 2007, to September 12, 2013.

### Q: What is the premise of the series?
A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills to help people in desperate situations.

### Q: Where is the show set?
The series is set in Miami.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Burns: Symptoms, Degrees, How To Treat & Healing](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12063-burns)
- [Burn Notice - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_Notice)
- [Burn Notice (TV Series 2007-2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810788/)
- [Burns and scalds - NHS](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/)
- [Burn Notice - Where to Watch and Stream - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/burn-notice/1030127872/)
- [Burns - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/burns/symptoms-causes/syc-20370539)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*