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Warehouse 13

By Will Wade, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Agents track mystical objects in fun supernatural series.

TV Syfy Science Fiction 2009
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Based on 12 parent reviews

Robert L Davis
Robert L Davis Adult
January 21, 2021
age 13+

Warehouse 13 a delicious delightful series

I really enjoyed the series Im really sad that season 5 is the last it kept me engaged In the story line very believable cast I was really glad and exciting when I saw my favorite actors first I saw Jeri Ryan Seven of nine from Star Trek as well as Kate mulgrew when these 2 actresses work together you can always expect awesomeness as well as Lindsey Wagner the only one I had to force myself to believe is Brent Spiner I know he played lot on Sunday but this was way dark for him not something people are used to seeing in this actor it seemed he two although trying to deliver his lines well I have never seen him struggle before almost a sense of fear or dread and when the wearhouse switched timelines we were on the verge of borg Technology I'm glad it was brief claud mica Pete so adorable artiie awesome and jinx I love him. Bring him up perfectly wonderful I'm so pleased that the GLBT community is and was represented in this series way to go to the writers and jinx himself for a positive representation of our community I think that is very important that all walks of life are represented in. Good role model way that represents every one I have to admit jinx fooled me for a bit when he switched sides like that then Mrs Frederick had to discipline him which is not disclosed so we were left sad until we got what he was doing. See ABC can learn something here when they left us hanging in cliffhanger zone on v 2009 where that story line has paused

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Too much violence
Ammo-One
Ammo-One Adult
December 29, 2019
age 18+

Started watching reruns off off ImDb TV

Started watching reruns off off ImDb TV , not bad. in season one, we'll see.
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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?

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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.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • 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?

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