Burn Notice: Is Michael's new foe worthy of him?

This week's Burn Notice had a nifty double-crossing-a-kidnapper plot, but its real purpose was to introduce a new enemy for Jeffrey Donovan's Michael Weston. She's Miami cop Michelle Paxon (the woozily-named Moon Bloodgood, from Terminator Salvation). Paxon was labeled ''Michael's Worst Nightmare'' right there on the TV screen, so we know her investigation of Michael as an undercover spy will be ongoing. Now, I'm guardedly optimistic about this development, but wary: Remember how last season, Tricia Helfer's Carla character dragged down the action? Frankly, if I was Gabrielle Anwar, I'd be pissed: Why does Burn keep introducing women that are supposed to flirt with Michael in a tough-gal way and distract his attention from his other cases? That's what Anwar's Fiona is there for, and she does it well. — Ken Tucker

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