Burn Notice (2007–2013)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.7

Overview

Michael Westen, a seasoned U.S. spy, is suddenly "burned", i.e. discredited, without any form of procedure. He survives by doing impossible jobs for desperate people in Miami, where his mother lives. Michael is usually a...

Starring Cast

Jeffrey Donovan • Gabrielle Anwar • Bruce Campbell

Where to watch

Hulu

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right

Diversity: Low

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Jeffrey Donovan • Gabrielle Anwar • Bruce Campbell

Where to watch

Hulu

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Leans RightConfidence: High

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.

Diversity: LowConfidence: Medium

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

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

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.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

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.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

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.