7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Burn Notice (2007)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.8
Overview
A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
A formerly blacklisted spy uses his unique skills and training to help people in desperate situations.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Burn Notice champions individual agency and self-reliance as the primary solution to systemic failures, consistently portraying government institutions with skepticism while valorizing extralegal, pragmatic action.
The series features a predominantly white main cast, with the inclusion of a Black character in later seasons, but without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on spy thriller elements, offering a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities without engaging in critical DEI themes.
Secondary
Fiona Glenanne, a central female character, is frequently shown engaging in and winning close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents. She utilizes martial arts and various combat techniques to achieve victory.
The series "Burn Notice" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The primary focus remains on the heterosexual relationships and spy-related activities of the main cast, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
Burn Notice does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The series primarily focuses on espionage, action, and the personal lives of its main characters, without engaging with transgender identity.
Burn Notice is an original television series, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created specifically for the show, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.
Burn Notice is an original television series, not an adaptation of prior source material or a historical account. All characters were created for the show, meaning there is no pre-existing canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.9
7.0
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