I just started up the second season of Warehouse 13 on SYFY. Although I initially loved the premise, it was a slow go at first: it took most of its first season to find its rhythm. I'm so glad I stayed with it, because this season has it all. There were so many artifacts in the first episode that it made my head spin! The episode was peppered with betrayal, shape-shifting and masterful new takes on history's most coveted ideas and inventions.
I love how each of our heroes accepted their fates. When Claudia discovered the Warehouse she stepped up to the occasion, and found a way to stay. I am prepared for my Sookie Stackhouse moment: if I randomly encounter a supernatural being in my everyday life, then I will step into another life without missing a beat.
I'm not sure if the thimble was a big part of Season One, but I knew whose it was right away. They imbue their objects with such historical power. When they bring in a new object it's a miniature history test: can you figure it out before Pete and Micah?
They way Artie is resurrected is fantastic. This episode is a true testament to the writers' faith in their audience; they use the viewer's past knowledge to such an extreme. We knew of a way for him to survive, but they still kept us guessing. And guessing hard all throughout the summer break.
This had to be one of my favorite lines: "Welcome to the future. Let's change it. Shall we?" The writers are building a fantastic foundation for their series.
What a gender bend with the character of H.G. Wells. I am all for bending the rules and empowering women as a writer. Wells has proven to be an intelligent, capable mastermind. She ran with Tesla, Houdini’s handcuffs and escapes like the Invisible man. She’s like her own episode of Sanctuary. But I am left wondering her bigger question: what got her bronzed? I hope she doesn’t betray the Warehouse again.
Imperceptor was an ingenious idea, as was the Escher Vault. I almost felt overwhelmed by both concepts, and wished we could have spent more time with each. I would love to catch a glimpse of the agent who went into the vault “20 years ago”, because he must be mad! I bet even with Harry Potter’s map you wouldn’t be able to navigate that maze. I wonder what the name of the glasses are that Artie and Mrs. Fredrick use to navigate the Escher vault – and more importantly who designed them?!
WE FINALLY GOT OUR FIRST WHIFF OF FUDGE! When McPherson booby traps the Warehouse, it is amazing to see how the agents think on their feet, and how well they know their inventory. I hope we get more fudge moments, and perhaps more of an explanation.
A few thoughts and predictions:
H.G is going to build a time machine, and try and go back to save/get her daughter. Who knows: in the last few decades we may have created the technology we needed.
A shout out to one of my favorite cancelled shows: Valentine. Some of the strongest actors and premise I've seen for a show, except the writer didn't use everything at his disposal. I also KNEW who H.G was right away. Let’s face it: if you see a familiar face in the sci-fi genre, then they are going to be the villain, the superhero or the companion. They are never just a throw away character if they are an established SYFY author. Don’t let them trick you again.
So when did the Warehouse become The Library? They have first editions of every book ever published? I know Pete asks if that includes comic books, but does that include plays? If so, then I need an internship. Oscar Wilde and Eugene O’Neill and I are about to get a lot closer.
I would kill to know what Mrs. Fredrick knows. How long has she been working for the Warehouse? It takes confidence and vision to choke out her your employee, without evidence that they’re being controlled by a “pearl”, obviously.
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