Some one saw the either Raiders of the Lost Ark or KIngdom of the Crystal Skull Recently and thought, "That would make a TV series!" By adding The X-Files structure (2 government agents investigating supernatural cases each week) around the idea of a warehouse that contains all of America's secrets... the creators of Warehouse 13 came up with the Sci-Fi channels new hit series.
Well, perhaps not. This is X-Files-lite having none of the class, wit, atmosphere or scares of that classic. This is cheaper, dumber and sillier entertainment that wants to be both mainstream ans quirky, but achieves neither. Eddie McClintock gets the 'Boreanez'; role of Pete; slightly smug, cocky, slightly rebellious beefcake. He's partnered with ace, straight-laced Secret Service agent Myka (played by the unfathomably sexy Joanne Kelly). McClintock is fine, if you like Daytime TV style casting. Gorgeous though she is, Kelly fluffs her portrayal of Myka. One minutes she's focused, top-of-her class agent...the next she's flapping and stomping around like a stroppy 14 year old cadet. Very unconvincing. The cast is rounded out by the likable Saul Rubinek as the caretaker of the warehouse.
If you want a great supernatural drama featuring FBI-type guys, wait for the return of Fringe in the autumn. If you want something to take your mind off of ironing your immense under-pant collection...then Warehouse 13 won't offend.
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I've watched the pilot and the first episode now.
Gotta say...I do quite like this.
Sure, it's fluff...but it is easy to watch and enjoyable fluff. It is never taking itself too seriously and both leads are likable. Eddie McClintock is worryingly Boreanaz-like but lacks the self depreciating goofy awkwardness that Boreanaz can do so well - especially as Angel. McClintock has the cocky, likeable beefcake bit down though. Joanne Kelly as Myka is gorgeous and does fine. I think her character is suppossed to be a bit all over the place. She is clever and a good agent, but also a bit tightly wound with the potential to screw up. I actually find her quite endearing. And uber-hot. Saul Rubinek is great as always as their new boss, Artie.
The stories are (so far) adequate and will never challenge the likes of Fringe or the legendary X-Files. But then this isn't doing what those two shows are and were doing. Warehouse 13 is far more of a tongue in cheek adventure show. And it works fine as just that. I'm a bit biased as it is co-created by the great Jane Espensen of Battlestar Galactica and Buffy fame. I'll try and keep up with this show. Good fun.
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