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Having returned from my apathy-induced absence from this blog, I'll just jump right in.

Burn Notice: I previously said that since every season of this show is almost a fully self-enclosed story that continues with the same characters, I couldn't judge last season's finale until I had seen how this season would turn out. Well, we're a couple weeks in, and I have to say, this season is going great! Michael was forced to cause the burning of another spy, Jesse (Coby Bell of the short-lived NFL sitcom The Game... also some doctor show I never watched), who has since joined Michael's crew, helping Mike to catch the guy Jesse was looking for prior to being burned, except now he's helping the people who ruined both his and Michael's careers, but only Michael knows it.

Yeah, it's kind of confusing when you spell it out like that, but it's much easier to follow on the show. And Jesse, unlike so many other new additions to shows before him, is adding a lot to the show and with his all-action approach to every situation, is creating a nice spot for him in the midst of Mike's spy crew.

One thing still bugs me about the show, though. Why is Michael still living in that crappy spot above the nightclub? Now that he's working for someone with resources and money, why can't he find a new apartment?

White Collar: It doesn't actually premiere until tonight, so there's not a lot I can say except this: according to my sister, Matt Bomer, who plays thief turned FBI pseudo-agent Neal Caffrey, is THE hottest guy on summer TV. Just passing that on.

Wipeout: I LOVVEEEE shows like this. Hell, I'm watching a repeat of Ninja Warrior (new season out in August!!!) as I type this. And Wipeout is helped along by the irreverent comments made by two hosts who themselves aren't going to get anywhere near any of these obstacles (also a great part of the sadly cancelled Crash Course). My one question is why aren't there more shows like this? Network insiders always claim that they prefer shows that aren't "myth-heavy" as they don't play well as repeats (even though I have Twin Peaks on four times a day); so what could possibly repeat better than a game show that will never age, because people falling is always funny?!