Still watching Eureka. What's really striking me now is how much I like Stark this season. He didn't really do much for me before.

ETA. Aside from the snarkiness, which I love, there's been some interesting character moments with him. In the dream ep, when he simply refuses to consider that the thingy he installed might be related to what's going on, it seems kind of like he's just being arrogant and obstructionist, but I don't think that's right. He simply knew it couldn't do that, and wasn't interested in worrying about something that wasn't possible. But you see how the moment there was another factor added (the other experiment with the neural networks) that meant it could be possible, he doesn't hesitate in shutting it down. No posturing, no defensiveness either. It's very sexy, and adds an interesting element to the character.

sounds like they made it for the internets. I'm sorry that my computer's been too messed up for video lately.

oo, I didn't know we were talking about Eureka here too. Excellent. brenda, I also like Stark a lot better this season, and for the reasons you mention.

I assume this is where Burn Notice is discussed? I'm watching what I guess is a rerun, I came halfway through, and I like it. Of course I don't know what's going on, but I like the guy who plays the lead - I first saw him in the US Touched By Evil.

They usually repeat the most recent episode over the weekend. What is the plot?

Trying to get a kidnapped girl back before she gets killed.

That is the most recent episode.

Doesn't Bruce Campbell rock as Sam? He's the best thing in the show.

I love Bruce Campbell! This is a great role for him.

What's the background on this show? Who are these guys? I could go to the website, but it'll probably suck.

They pretty much give you the backstory in the opening credits. Michael Weston was a spy working for the USA but for some reason he got let go or burned. He made his way back the US winding up in his home town: Miami.

Sam is an old CIA buddy of his - now retired but whose pension is at risk. Fiona is his ex-girlfriend who used to be a member of the provisional IRA.

His mom is an agoraphobic played by Sharon Gless. He has an untrustworthy brother played by the guy who played the untrustworthy brother on Providence.

Does that help?

It does indeed; thank you, sumi.

He made his way back the US winding up in his home town: Miami.

tiny detail. He was taken to Miami by the people who burned him and told that he had to stay there. Just thought I'd add that, so that at some point you don't say "why the hell doesn't he just leave this shit?"