Warehouse 13 is a hit new science fiction series that follows the story of two mismatched federal agents who are enlisted to protect the world from a series of strange objects that each possess a supernatural power that must be contained. Thousands of these objects have already been contained and are housed at a facility far off the grid known as Warehouse 13. Whereas most science fiction programs on television today are bogged down by complex, ongoing plot lines, Warehouse 13 follows in the footsteps of more lighthearted fare such as Lost in Space and Eerie Pennsylvania where a viewer can choose to simply watch a single episode now and then and just enjoy the fun. At the same time, the writing for the show is steeped in enough solid science fiction that just about every episode has a storyline that is innovative enough to catch and keep your attention.
However, the thing that keeps most viewers coming back is the characters. They are far from cutting edge or original, but there is something about each of them that is charming and personable enough for the viewer to readily identify with. The two federal agents consist of the archetypal mismatched cop pair of the by the books female FBI agent gunning for a serious career with the federal government and a fly by the seat of his pants male lead who trusts his instincts. It’s not the most original idea, but the two have a chemistry that makes it work. They are employed by the caretaker of Warehouse 13, a lovable, pudgy fingered klutz is both charmingly aloof and deeply knowledgeable on the lore of the objects that the agents must collect. Warehouse 13 isn’t exactly must see TV, but it is certainly a pleasure to watch.