S7E4

Brothers in Arms

Aired 2013-06-27 60 min ★ 6.3/10 our take
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Michael must help a prisoner escape from a Russian black site in Cuba, and Fiona and Madeline are tasked with framing a corrupt bureaucrat as part of the plot.

Our Take

A mostly functional hour that runs on spy mechanics rather than character. The Cuba break-out moves fine but feels like a checklist, and Jeffrey Donovan’s weary undercurrent is the only thing suggesting Michael still has doubts worth watching. Fiona and Madeline’s framing job is a nice idea that never gets enough room to breathe. Watchable, just not memorable.