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Warehouse 13

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009 5:51 PM

AURAPTOR

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Anyone following ? I'm sorta kinda staying with the show, but not religiously. Anyway, for those who are, I'm watching the ep about the magical feather, and they're talking about the various artifacts. How some control certain things, while others might control other artifacts.

What was that short series on (then) SciFi about a key which would unlock any door, and a room full of ordinary objects which allowed the holder to do amazing things ?

Anyway, seems kinda like they're playing off that concept a bit on Warehouse 13.

Joe Flanigan ( Lt Col John Sheppard - SG Atlantis ) guest stars.




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Tuesday, August 4, 2009 7:03 PM

TUJIAOZUO


I started watching because it was Co-Created by Jane Epenson. I love her work, and I figured it would be a little fun since she is a Whedon Alumni.

I really like it. The pilot was a bit off, but I like the concept (though it's not a fresh one), the writing and most of the acting. There's a definite quirkiness and a point of the show not taking itself too seriously that I'm enjoying. It's hard for me to find something entertaining in a light comedic way nowadays, plus it's got sci-fi and action.

The only one flaw I've found that irks me is Joanne Kelly (Myka). In the pilot she was very unappealing, stiff, and everyone else just preformed completely above her level. Even though I can picture a couple of other actresses owning the part of Myka instead of her, she is getting better. I think she's not trying as hard and forcing it as she had in previous eps, plus the chemistry between her and Eddie McClintok (Pete) has really started to show through. There's been a lot of talk about how both of them were hired because they bonded so closely during auditions that the casting directors saw that they could bring the chemistry and become partners the audience could believe. So it's good to see that starting surface through the characters, particularly Myka.

The rest of the cast is stellar though, even the little punk girl they just brought on. Pete makes me chuckle so much because he's so obviously excited and enthralled to be working there. He's got this "This is so awesome!" look of wonder that's like a little kid at a toys tore that he does from time to time that is priceless.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2009 8:24 PM

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Hot stripper chicks playing dicks. 2 in point of fact. That's all you need to know.

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Moonlighting, with spooks.

At least they mentioned Tesla, but he only exists in SciFi, er SyFy.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 6:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:


What was that short series on (then) SciFi about a key which would unlock any door, and a room full of ordinary objects which allowed the holder to do amazing things ?





It was called The Lost Room and the key would unlock any door but would transport you in a hotel room which was the lost room, and the objects did cool things and the guy had to find them to save his daughter

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 6:49 AM

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May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.


I've been watching since the premiere and like the show. The cast is starting to gel a bit better (though I think it was too soon too add another cast member this week) and the stories are flowing a bit better as it goes on.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 11:24 AM

AURAPTOR

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Quote:

Originally posted by Slevin7:

It was called The Lost Room and the key would unlock any door but would transport you in a hotel room which was the lost room, and the objects did cool things and the guy had to find them to save his daughter



Thank you! I was thinking it had something to do with 'room' in the title, but wasn't certain. In THL , didn't the user of the key have to use their mind to direct where they wanted to go ?

Anyways, I've been slack in keeping up w/ WH 13, and need to do a better job in catching eps.



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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 12:51 PM

WHOZIT


I saw the 2 hour pilot, it seems like a cross between "BONES" and the "X-Files". I'm not following it.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2:17 PM

AURAPTOR

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Well, Eddie did play Booth's brother in the BONES series. Maybe that's it.

Oh, and the chick does come off as rather cold and sterile, at least so far.



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Wednesday, August 5, 2009 3:32 PM

KWICKO

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)


I loved The Lost Room. I was hoping they'd pick it up and make a series of it, but SciFi being SyFy, of course they didn't... Still, I've got my copies of the miniseries that I burned.

I don't hate Warehouse 13 as much as I thought I would. At the moment, it might be the best thing on that network.

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Thursday, August 6, 2009 9:35 AM

PIZMOBEACH

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Just finished the pilot on hulu (that thing is dangerous!). The one good thing about being a SyFy original is I had zero expectations, and liked it well enough. There are some mannerisms that the main actor has that remind me of N. Fillion - similar kind of humor. I'll definitely check out some more eps... *zombie walk* I feel compelled to, must watch hulu...

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Thursday, August 6, 2009 12:49 PM

TUJIAOZUO


Quote:

Originally posted by pizmobeach:
Just finished the pilot on hulu (that thing is dangerous!). The one good thing about being a SyFy original is I had zero expectations, and liked it well enough. There are some mannerisms that the main actor has that remind me of N. Fillion - similar kind of humor. I'll definitely check out some more eps... *zombie walk* I feel compelled to, must watch hulu...

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Hulu is very dangerous indeed And if you watch the adds (just search for them on the site, Seth Mcfarlane, Eliza, and Alec Baldwin all do them) it makes so much sence why you are compelled to watch.

This last episode I felt was pretty solid. Even though they introduced her fairly quickly I really like Claudia, particularly her dynamic with Artie. Pete was great (and you're right, he does project a certain Fillion-esque delivery) and Myka is getting better. The one thing I've found annoying on a completely superficial level is the actress' obviously fake lips. They're just so obviously fake, and when they frame her face for close ups they're just... there...

Your Indian Pirate Lord,
Ash

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:35 PM

TUJIAOZUO


Anybody else really enjoying Claudia? Today when i caught up on the episode on hulu I really loved the Artie/Claudia scenes. She's not an annoying teenager, and she actually kinda reminds me of the Scoobies.

There's a cookie obsession deeply rooted in this show. Pete doubling back to take all of the cookies? Myka harshly whispering not to take them all and Pete leaves just one behind? Priceless.

Your Indian Pirate Lord,
Ash

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:02 PM

DEWRASTLER


Quote:

Originally posted by TuJiaoZuo:
Anybody else really enjoying Claudia? Today when i caught up on the episode on hulu I really loved the Artie/Claudia scenes. She's not an annoying teenager, and she actually kinda reminds me of the Scoobies.

There's a cookie obsession deeply rooted in this show. Pete doubling back to take all of the cookies? Myka harshly whispering not to take them all and Pete leaves just one behind? Priceless.

Your Indian Pirate Lord,
Ash



I actually like Claudia, too. It's better having someone for Artie to play off other than being the lone crazy guy in the Warehouse when everyone else is on mission.

And the cookie bit was priceless.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 5:20 PM

PIRATENEWS

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Quote:

Originally posted by TuJiaoZuo:

Anybody else really enjoying Claudia?



Claudia, isn't that her stripper name?

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 8:37 PM

SINGATE


I see a lot of comparisons to X-Files and Fringe but there is another show which may have had a hand in this series' roots. Anyone remember Friday the 13th: the series? This show had absolutely nothing to do with the movies. It was centered on an antique store owned by an older man who sent his niece and nephew out to retrieve dangerous artifacts. Most of the items were cursed, or at the very least caused great mischief. The show was skewed towards the supernatural rather than pseudo science but the comparison is valid.

One thing I enjoy about Warehouse 13 is the use of old school high tech. It is so cool how all of the advanced technology comes in retro packaging.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:02 PM

MANGOLO


I'm such a sci-fi junkie, I'm watching the new ep now. Anything to get a fix.




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Wednesday, August 12, 2009 11:32 PM

MANGOLO


Couldn't make it though the ep.

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Thursday, August 13, 2009 2:16 AM

RIPWASH


Thought I responded in this thread already, but I guess not.

I've been faithfully watching since the beginning. I like the Pete and Myka dynamic. Like the addition of Claudia (even though the introduction of a new character feels a bit too soon).

Personally, I thought the performance of the actor playing Pete in the most recent episode was pretty powerful when he was fighting the effects of the artifact.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:16 AM

RIPWASH


Watched the episode last night and caught this humorous exchange (roughly paraphrased):
Myka - Having intel in the field is what keeps an agent alive and Artie acts like keeping us alive is not a priority. To him we're just . . .
Pete - Redshirts?
Myka - Yeah!
Pete - First, he doesn't think we're redshirts and second . . . it is so cool you knew what I meant.

I laughed out loud at that one . . . and then had to explain it to my wife. *sigh*

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:19 AM

DEWRASTLER


Quote:

Originally posted by RIPWash:
Watched the episode last night and caught this humorous exchange (roughly paraphrased):
Myka - Having intel in the field is what keeps an agent alive and Artie acts like keeping us alive is not a priority. To him we're just . . .
Pete - Redshirts?
Myka - Yeah!
Pete - First, he doesn't think we're redshirts and second . . . it is so cool you knew what I meant.




That part was awesome. I really like the Pete/Myka dynamic. They're like bickering siblings, it's great.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 10:22 AM

NIKI2

Gettin' old, but still a hippie at heart...


If anyone hasn't mentioned it yet: Did this idea come from The Librarian, or from Lost Room, or did Librarian come from Lost Room, or, or, or...

I've been enjoying it, but not enthralled. Same with "Primeval". Moderately entertaining, both of them, for me. That's about it.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009 8:50 PM

TUJIAOZUO


I do believe when they interviewed someone(s) about the show, the analogy that was used was Pete is a little brother tugging on his big sister's sleeve. Which, imo, really sums up their dynamic. Its also refreshing to here the creators and actors stress its a friendship instead of a 'romantic tension' route.

Redshirts was nothing but win, as was the whole tesla gun whilst in the back seat seat. The pantomiming and facial expressions were nothing short of hilarious, and the look on Pete when he suddenly realized what she was going to do was "Oh god she's going to do that?! We're gonna be in so much trouble!"

This felt like an aired-out-of-order ep, what with no Claudia and the tension between Artie and his Anti-Redshirts no present in past eps.

Good news! Warehouse 13 is officially the highest rated show in the 17 year history of SyFy and is getting a 13 ep second season that airs next summer.
Article herehttp:// www.variety.com/article/VR1118007491.html?categoryid=14&cs=1&query=war
ehouse+13


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Saturday, August 22, 2009 2:47 AM

WHOZIT


FYI, http://tvbythenumbers.com reports that the show has been renewed for a 2nd 13 episode season.

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Saturday, August 22, 2009 4:25 AM

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I had to look up what "Red shirt" meant. I was never a Trek fan.

At least now I know what the heck they were talking about in the show the other night.

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Friday, August 28, 2009 7:26 AM

RIPWASH


Bump!

This week's episode was a good one as well. Nice to see Myka - they possessed Myka, that is - looking a mite better than the real Myka. More relaxed in stead of the constant look of mild WTF?

If I caught the explanation correctly, the mirror was actually a tool used by Carroll to track the spiraling dementia of poor Alice.

Anyway . . . the ending was humorous when Artie said they had to move the mirror to the Dark Vault and Pete said, "Well, that's better than the Oy Gevalt!"

This . . . alas . . . led to another detailed explanation to my wife which took all the fun out of it.

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Friday, August 28, 2009 2:33 PM

TUJIAOZUO


I agree, Evil Myka was refreshing. And? Disco still lives!

The episode was really good. I loved how they showed a lot of team moments. Pete and Claudia are great as big brother, little sister during breakfast (I do believe they were playing some kind of video game) and there just was a sense that they all gelled as some big unconventional family throughout the whole ep. Doppleganger Myka was a nice change of pace, and Pete's reactions to her were hysterical (checking out her ass, his dazed compliance towards the making out, and finally announcing he knew she wasn't Myka because of said kiss).

Nice use of White Rabbit, as well as briefly mentioning the ferret. I laughed when Myka said she had named the ferret Pete because it was cute and annoying. It sums up nicely how she feels about Pete.

And Alice? Creepiest little girl ever.

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Sunday, August 30, 2009 12:53 PM

AMDOBELL


Quote:

Originally posted by AURaptor:

Anyone following ? I'm sorta kinda staying with the show, but not religiously. Anyway, for those who are, I'm watching the ep about the magical feather, and they're talking about the various artifacts. How some control certain things, while others might control other artifacts.

What was that short series on (then) SciFi about a key which would unlock any door, and a room full of ordinary objects which allowed the holder to do amazing things ?

Anyway, seems kinda like they're playing off that concept a bit on Warehouse 13.

Joe Flanigan ( Lt Col John Sheppard - SG Atlantis ) guest stars.




The T.Rex they call JANE!





You are thinking of "The Lost Room" which was a short mini series and built episode by episode into an intriguing story. I really thought it was pretty neat. Never seen Warehouse 13 but I will give it a look when it comes on the Sci Fi Channel.

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Monday, August 31, 2009 8:01 AM

KWICKO

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)


Quote:


Anybody else really enjoying Claudia? Today when i caught up on the episode on hulu I really loved the Artie/Claudia scenes. She's not an annoying teenager, and she actually kinda reminds me of the Scoobies.



Sorry I'm so late getting back to this - I got behind on my WH-13 episodes, so didn't want spoilers. Now I'm all caught up again. I *LOVE* Claudia's character, and her interactions with Artie. And Mrs. Frederick, of course (I'd pay money to see CCH Pounder read the phone book, and it would be money well spent). But Pete and Myka just grate on my nerves. That is some first-class horrible acting right there.

I thought it was kind of soon to bring Claudia in as a major character, but I was HOPING they would when she showed up the first time. I'm glad they kept here, because she's a breath of fresh air for that show.

I did gain a little respect for the actress playing Myka in the looking glass episode, because she actually made an effort to do some actual ACTING, which was nice to see.

All in all, it's kind of a fun little show, but I don't really get the sense that there's a major story arc behind it all, and it's in no way anywhere near as good as something like Burn Notice, my absolute favorite "summer series".

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Monday, August 31, 2009 9:59 AM

RIPWASH


Quote:

Originally posted by Kwicko:
Pete and Myka just grate on my nerves. That is some first-class horrible acting right there.

I actually like Pete. Myka has taken some getting used to.

Quote:

it's in no way anywhere near as good as something like Burn Notice, my absolute favorite "summer series".


Amen to that, brother.

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Monday, August 31, 2009 2:20 PM

SHINY


Quote:

Originally posted by pizmobeach:
Just finished the pilot on hulu (that thing is dangerous!).



I can only find the latest 5 eps on hulu...is there no way to get earlier episodes (other than bittorrent)?

Not a bad series; I give it a half a firefly. ;)

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009 7:15 AM

RIPWASH


Quick little bump.

Last night's episode was interesting. Some neat parts, but overall a little weak.

Good news is that next week's episode features our favorite psychotic lowlife. So that's worth a bump in and of itself, dontchathink?

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:41 PM

PIRATENEWS

John Lee, conspiracy therapist at Hollywood award-winner History Channel-mocked SNL-spoofed PirateNew.org wooHOO!!!!!!


Whatshername in the labcoat stuck to the roof was funny. "I promise I'll be good from now on and never never disobey you again..."

With a little Eureka/Terminator crossover.




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Wednesday, September 2, 2009 10:16 PM

TUJIAOZUO


It was a little weak. But I liked the fact that they had Myka put Denver behind her. It allows for some character growth since they've had that particular piece of backstory hold her back for so long.

Claudia's faux pas of the episode though? Hilarious. Particularly at the end when Artie wipes the blackboard clean and she just half heartedly says 'no, no, no, no' as he tells her 'this time, write it like you mean it.'

Your Indian Pirate Lord,
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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 4:19 AM

PIRATENEWS

John Lee, conspiracy therapist at Hollywood award-winner History Channel-mocked SNL-spoofed PirateNew.org wooHOO!!!!!!


Last nites epp was a metaphor on how effin stupid the human race is, yet it barely manages to survive continual disasters... this time.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 5:02 PM

TUJIAOZUO


I thought last night was a fairly fun romp. It was nice to break the 'artifact of the week' cycle again.

Artie and the Regents was engaging because of the mysterious nature of those in power. Even more so because of the fact they come from all walks of life, and are not simply omniscient beings from high-government lording over the Warehouse. Badger's little speech about those of intelligence was a nice bit of exposition into why those of ordinary background would be in charge of something so powerful.

And the three musketeers in the warehouse were made of win. Claudia makes a great addition to Team Myka and Pete and it's nice to see a group form near family ties (Claudia bear hugging Pete when he saved them) instead doing the usual angsty, reluctantly partnered crap. Further insight into the warehouse and all of it's already acquired artifacts made for good TV. There was so much quirk; super sticky silly string, the depressing life-sucking typewriter, the killer dodgeballs, Leena's B&B ("8.5, next time you gotta stick the landing!"). They all just added to the mythology of the Warehouse and gave it added personality to boot.

I will however gripe that there were some horrific special effects. But, the story made it up for me.

Oh, and best moment ever-

Myka and Claudia: "Pete! PETE! PEEEETE!"

Pete: "CHICKS!"

Your Indian Pirate Lord,
Ash

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 5:13 PM

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Saw it today on hulu.
Yesssss.
Did we love Mark's Power Voice?
Hardly Badger, and just as menacing.

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Thursday, September 10, 2009 8:51 AM

RIPWASH


Gotta agree with ya, Ash. Fun little romp with cringe worthy special effects. Made me wonder why the producers allowed them to be so bad? And how did the previous "victims" escape the B&B? They didn't rip up the painting, that's for sure.

But one thing's for sure. If it's not "artifact of the week" I sure hope they stay away from "What kind of mess will Claudia get herself into this week." Once in a while would be okay, but not all the time.

And again, gotta love Artie. Not upset that they almost destroyed the warehouse just as long as they fixed it in the nick of time.

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Thursday, September 10, 2009 7:32 PM

TUJIAOZUO


Quote:

Originally posted by RIPWash:


And again, gotta love Artie. Not upset that they almost destroyed the warehouse just as long as they fixed it in the nick of time.

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I laughed when he walked in. The reaction of Myka, Pete and Claudia was one of teenagers on the verge of being busted. The 'oh shit, dad's home' reaction.

Your Indian Pirate Lord,
Ash

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 6:30 AM

RIPWASH


A couple of thoughts after last nights episode.

Overall, the episode was nicely done with showing the family dynamic Myka came from as well as solidifying the family dynamic of the Warehouse. I knew McPhearson sent her dad that book the moment I saw the foil bag. "That's a "bag it and tag it" bag!" I said to my wife.

My main thought is that the loyalty issue just may fall on the shoulders of Claudia. McPhearson could have gotten a hold of her before she broke into the warehouse and who better to show her HOW to break into the warehouse than McPhearson?

Then . . . Mrs. Frederick. I'm thinking that Leena and Mrs. Frederick are the same person. Afterall, Artie came into the living room bringing Leena something she asked for, but found Mrs. Frederick instead. Perhaps one or the other has an artifact that allows them to coexist and yet allow Mrs. Frederick to not age.

According to io9.com, they've seen next week's finale and say it's pretty intense and hints at a much darker 2nd season.

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Friday, September 25, 2009 4:50 AM

KWICKO

"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)


Darker, indeed.

Oh, and good news: There IS going to be a second season! 13 episodes have already been ordered, and it's reportedly Syfy's biggest hit ever (2.9 share and gaining audience every week, versus BSG's 2.4 share peak, apparently).

Woo-hoo!

It's still not a *great* show, in my opinion, but it's getting better, and the stories are terrific. The acting is improving (Myka and Pete are the worst, Artie, Mrs. Frederick, and Claudia have nothing to apologize for, and McPherson is perfect in his role), the effects are a bit cheap-looking, but will likely improve.

All in all, I'm glad I didn't write this one off, and I'm glad it's coming back.

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Friday, September 25, 2009 4:57 AM

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The season finale was pretty good. I was right on a couple points and dead wrong on another.

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Right in that I just KNEW McPhearson had helped Claudia break in to the Warehouse, but wrong in that it was Leena who was the undercover baddie that was helping out McPhearson all along. Didn't see that one coming. But here's my theory:
Artie is okay as are Myka and Pete. They all probably handled the Phoenix and Artie more than likely had it on him at the time of the explosion. They probably knew something was not quite kosher, so took precautions. But that means that the life to be taken instead of Artie's could possibly be Leena or McPhearson . . . or both.



I knew it had been ordered back for season 2. But like Burn Notice, we've got to wait 9 months for it to come back.

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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:02 AM

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"We'll know our disinformation program is complete when everything the American public believes is false." -- William Casey, Reagan's presidential campaign manager & CIA Director (from first staff meeting in 1981)




Maybe right, maybe not...

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Remember, it wasn't actually Claudia who helped - it was Leena with the thimble, APPEARING as Claudia.

But yeah, Artie no doubt had the Phoenix on him, so he's good. The warehouse appears to be cut off from the world, though, so Pete and Myka are a little bit screwed, for now at least.

McPherson will be fine, I think, but I don't recall Leena EVER having touched the Phoenix. And I'm not sure how long it lasts if you do touch it. I mean, McPherson had possession of it for a while, but who knows how long he's safe from fire?

And what happened to his wife? I figured at least one of the Arties or Claudias was going to be his wife!

Anyhow, a show that I looked at as basically a throwaway is now much higher up on my list of must-see summer series.





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