Warehouse 13 (Syfy)

common sense media says

Agents track mystical objects in fun supernatural series.


parents & educators say
  • 44% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say violence is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this sci-fi series about two Secret Service agents assigned to a special unit that retrieves and safeguards mysterious artifacts frequently involves dangerous situations, combat, and weapon use -- but overall the action scenes tend to focus more on the artifacts' unusual and unexpected capabilities than on person-on-person violence. There’s also some flirting and sexual innuendo and occasional social drinking by adults.

Positive messages: The main characters sometimes have trouble believing what they’re seeing and often must carry out their missions without revealing the details of their jobs to people they encounter. They're somewhat unhappy about this assignment and eager to be transferred back to their regular duties, especially Myka.
Positive role models: The two agents often butt heads but work well together when it counts, making them effective partners.
Violence: Action scenes include guns, hand-to-hand combat, and some really unusual weaponry, though the combat scenes aren't especially violent or gory.
Sex: Pete is something of a ladies’ man. There’s plenty of flirting, and characters are sometimes seen in bed, but there's not much in the way of actual sex or nudity.
Language: “Crap” is about as rough as it gets.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Moderate social drinking at parties and other events. The characters also sometimes talk about drinking -- or how some of their unusual escapades make them feel like they “need” a drink.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about the supernatural. Do you think ghosts, witchcraft, and magic are real? Why do so many movies and TV shows feature ancient artifacts with unusual capabilities?

  • Families can also discuss government secrets. Why would the powers-that-be want to hide mysterious, powerful artifacts from the public? Can you think of any other movies or TV shows that suggest the government is hiding such revelations? Why are conspiracy theories so entertaining?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Secret Service agents Pete Lattimer (Eddie McClintock) and Myka Bering (Joanne Kelly) distinguish themselves when a  lunatic makes an attempt on the president’s life -- she for a textbook response that helps stop the would-be assassin, he for an unsubstantiated hunch that something seems off about an ancient sculpture. Their talents lead to a new assignment at a top-secret storage facility in a remote part of South Dakota: WAREHOUSE 13. Artie (Saul Rubinek), the facility's caretaker and their new handler, describes the place as “America’s attic,” a dusty repository for mysterious objects and powerful relics from history and legend. Most of the items have unique capabilities, ranging from the entertaining to the deadly. Harry Houdini’s wallet, for example, constantly tries to escape the warehouse, while a comb belonging to legendary poisoner Lucrezia Borgia nearly triggers a mass murder in a small town. The agents’ new assignment: Track down and retrieve these dangerous artifacts.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

The characters of Lattimer and Bering are a good combination for this assignment. Her by-the-book attitude makes her ready for any crisis, while his ability to sense when the "vibes" are "off" helps him accept that some of their missions involve powers beyond their comprehension. But the actors playing the parts lack chemistry; it’s sometimes tough to believe them in the roles because they don’t always seem to buy into the premise themselves. They treat the amazing as the ordinary, which makes the show less than amazing for the viewer.

The best part of the series is watching Artie shamble around the warehouse, looking for a specific item or reshelving some of the many odd objects that always seem to be lying about. He accepts that these relics are powerful, though he isn’t always certain why, giving him a childlike sense of wonder. But once the show moves into the field, the agents’ missions seem much like the tasks on so many other shows about covert agencies. Bottom line? It's fun, but ultimately Warehouse 13 plays like the love child of a less-whimsical Men in Black and a less serious version of The X-Files.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-14
Network: Syfy
Cast: Eddie McClintock, Joanne Kelly, Saul Rubinek
Genre: Science Fiction
Where to watch: Syfy

This review was written by Will Wade
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 9 parent & educator reviews:
  • 44% say there are positive messages
  • 33% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models

Most useful reviews by all members

OncomingStorm
teen, 15 years old
 

casandreas
parent of 12 and 15 year old
 
Tweens and up
This show has lots of interesting artifacts that lead to discussions of real historical people. Brief discussions but, hey! it's something! Once in awhile I worry about sexual references... but it is not all the time. This is a show we record to watch as a family.

ParamoreFan09
teen, 15 years old
 
This is a review by my friend Loie not me.
it's awesome! a great show especially if you aren't the biggest fan of just plain sci-fi, because it has great humor and chemistry in the cast.

 

Silbixia
teen, 17 years old
 
Great family show
I've been watching every episode of this show since it first aired a couple of months ago. It's very similar to the show Fringe, except lighter and friendlier. The show is about the government agents who are recruited to work for a secret Warehouse organization that scours the country of artifacts with 'magical' abilities. Kind of like the warehouse from the end of Indiana Jones... This show is designed as a family or teenage show and, as a result, isn't too bad as far as explicit content. The characters use guns, along with other, more creative weapons (gadgets and 'artifacts'). There is some mild sexual content, but besides that its fine for even smaller kids. Great show, interesting characters, classic (and some not so classic) plot twists, and expected humor to give it that positive feeling.

Airhead
teen, 15 years old
 
Perfect for teens and adults, but below 10 is iffy.
I very much like it, and its a very interesting, captivating show perfect for Teens and adults alike. By the way, the violence is not graphic but there is some suggestive content(short and brief)

 
Starting to go downhill summer 2011
Good show, but in 2011 they added an openly homosexual partner and Pete went off and it started to get pretty sexual - bed scenes of Pete and his partner which seems to set the tone for a downhill slide.

Drowlord
parent of 9 and 10 year old
 
Fun for kids of all ages.
Fun show with a curious, cooperative team. Occassional off-camera sex (couples lying in bed) borders on iffy. For a fantasy "police" style show, there's fairly little violence. Messages are positive and most of the main characters are worthy of admiration.

homer123
parent of 16 year old
 

dollbecky
parent of 13 year old
 
Fluffy sci fi
This is a cute series, its fluffy sci fi ...think a family friendly "X-files" its awfully full of stereotypes a strict girl cop, a flirty boy cop, a sassy genius teen etc Its not as great for budding sci-fi geeks as "The middleman" but for for budding sci-fi fans its some thing.

movieslug
teen, 16 years old
 
Great over all nothing to be to concerend about

Mike Weston
parent of and 10 , 11 , 13 year old
 
Fun, entertaining preteen action show
This is a good show for families to enjoy together, but there are many scenes that might be too intense for younger viewers (8 - 10) unless they've already been desensitized by the media. The show has a variety of character ages and maturity levels, and usually the more mature characters wind up having wisdom to share that benefits the other characters. There are several messages in the show that can generate conversations for the whole family.

samcsmovies
teen, 16 years old
 
A warehouse i would like to visit
Great, captivating show, interesting characters, and a cool concept.

mary poppins
parent of 10 year old
 
Because the show is so new, I feel sure that audience input may sway the writers to leave out the very few inappropriate diluted sexual references. My family loves to make predictions. It's great for our entire family of ages 9-52.

jeswsie819
teen, 14 years old
 
Violence is not a common factor
This is a great show that is funny and interesting!!!!

Leighj
parent of 10 and 15 year old
 
Great show fun for young teens and adults
As an avid scifi consumer I was looking for some shows to fill my time. I found that Warehouse 13 has a good blend of mystery, fantasy and comedy that make it enjoyable to watch. There is some depth to some of the characters and it's easy to pick up in the middle of the season. It can have some intense emotional scenes due to violence or drama but most early teens will fine. Older teens may find it uncool unless they are a bit geeky. Its a great way to stimulate the imagination about historical figures and to also introduce a lot of tid bits of history. While you don't want to use as a historical reference it can be a great way to introduce some of the fantastic characters in our history.

K8
teen, 16 years old
 
Fun Show for the tweens and up
This show is just a fun show. Its not the best show I have ever seen but definitely worth watching.

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