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The Spy's Dilemma

from Burn Notice

Written by Matt Nix

Burn Notice

Michael confronts Fiona and Sam after a botched operation results in a car explosion and renewed FBI surveillance. The trio argues over their conflicting methods and the unintended consequences of Sam's attempts to manipulate a dangerous contact named Quentin.

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MICHAEL: You were supposed to STOP THE CAR! Not blow it into the Everglades! What happened to shorting the ignition?

FIONA: You said "disable." Well, it's not going anywhere.

MICHAEL: You know what I meant... I almost had him, too. I was this close.

SAM: Mike, I can only do so much. I gotta tell the

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WriterMatt Nix
CharactersMichael, Fiona, Sam
Duration00:02:00
Age Range30s-40s
GenderMale
GenreAction-Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatgroup
SourceBurn Notice
ToneFrustrated, exasperated, slightly comedic
Suitable Foragent showcase, self tape, general practice
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