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63. Duct Tape
Origin: Burn Notice (Pilot, S1E1, 2007)
Nominated by: Murphiroth (1/4 remaining)

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I kept flip-flopping on this clip like crazy. I am a bit of a sucker for this snappy USA Network style, with its quick pace and witty, hipster narration, invoking nostalgic memories of watching shows like Psych, Monk, Covert Affairs, and Suits. But, I had to reign myself in, and really look at this scene critically. I love Westen's approach to the situation, it's both calculated (showing off Westen's versatile skillset) and clever (showing Westen's unique approach to complicated situations). However, I realized what doesn't work as well for me is the extremely dated "stop-and-go" editing style that makes things feel more choppy than they should. In fact, the whole sequence of Westen breaking through the back wall is shown really weird and makes the placement of certain rooms and characters a little confusing. The drug dealer is a huge over-actor too. Overall, this scene is still one I enjoy, and I think I'll always remember that "duct tape makes you smart".
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