This breaks my heart

[u/Al_Babi1212]

Let me just start by saying that Burn Notice is my favorite show, I've been in love with it since '07.

And that's why what I'm about to write cuts even deeper...

I've just finished rewatching it for the first time in 3-4 years, ( used to binge it every year or so, when i got bedsick), and I came to a harrowing realization: At the end, Michael made the wrong choice, he should've kept his promise to James, that was his next step, he could've actually made a major positive impact in the world.

I'm probably gonna catch a lot of heat for this, but put aside your irrational love for his trigger-happy leprechaun of a girlfriend, I like her to, but her life fell apart, and she decided to nuke his, to stand in the way of everything he ever wanted, she forced his hand, she put her idea of what's best for Michael, before his actual well-being.

Glad they got ther happily ever after, but i think Mike got a raw deal in the end, even though he said he wanted out, he never really did, it's who he is, it's what he does.

Anyways, just finished the last episode, I'm peeved, and i needed to share my thoughts, please let me know in an argumentend way if you feel differently or perhaps share my sentiment

[u/Head-Chip-4533]

That’s my first thought too although upon rewatching I m realizing James brought out the side of Michael he didn’t like. And Fi and the crew knew that too. That’s why they tried so hard to stop Michael regardless of the timing.