Burn Notice - Season 1 < iPhone >
In Season 1 of Burn Notice , Michael Westen , a seasoned CIA operative, is suddenly "burned"—discredited and blacklisted—while on a covert mission in Nigeria. Without cash, credit, or a job history, he is dumped in his hometown of Miami, where he must navigate a dangerous world of freelance espionage to fund his investigation into who sabotaged his career. Plot Summary
To survive, Michael uses his specialized skills to help "desperate people" in Miami, often dealing with arms dealers, con artists, and kidnappers. Core Characters Burn Notice - Season 1
A retired Navy SEAL and Michael's best friend, who often provides tactical support and acts as a reluctant informant for the FBI to keep them off Michael's back. In Season 1 of Burn Notice , Michael
Michael’s ex-girlfriend and a former IRA operative who specializes in explosives and weapons. Core Characters A retired Navy SEAL and Michael's
Michael’s chain-smoking, hypochondriac mother, who provides emotional leverage and constant "grief," often forcing him to take cases for her friends. Key Themes and Style Burn Notice (TV Series 2007–2013) - IMDb
Michael relies on a small, eccentric team to carry out his operations:
The season follows two parallel paths: Michael’s "case of the week" freelance work and his overarching quest to find the person who signed his burn notice.