Warehouse 13

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Season 1
  • Network: SyFy
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 7, 2009
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Philadelphia Daily News
    Reviewed by: Ellen Gray
    60
    I gradually lost interest during the agents' first case together, which takes them on the road. Here's hoping the assignments get better. Because the warehouse itself is packed to the rafters with (sorry, Syfy) geeky fun.
  2. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    50
    Like other Sci Fi shows of the recent past (think: "Eureka"), Warehouse 13 begins with a strong concept and suffers from weak execution.
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  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Joanna Weiss
    50
    There’s a fine line between wink-wink clever and desperately cheesy. Tonight’s story crosses into Kraft Singles territory more often than it should, with bleeding statues and bloodshot eyes, sacrificial fires and some poorly acted demonic possession.
  5. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    50
    Good watching for fans of those campy, old Sci Fi original monster movies.
  6. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    50
    Though the debut is weak, it's still possible the series will improve as the setup recedes and new post-pilot writers chime in (including Titus' Jack Kenny).
  7. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    50
    Basically it's a half-baked adventure series, but it's July, and fully baked may just not be the way to go.
  8. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    40
    Exec producers David Simkins and Jack Kenny might still make something of this hash, but the concept has the decided feel of an idea that's been batted around and put through a homogenizing blender.
  9. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    40
    This, insidiously, is science fiction as extreme midlife crisis. As Lattimer puts it, “I’m trained to take a bullet if necessary, but I’m not sure how to stop a dead Italian cougar.” Or, he might have added, deeply stupid plots.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 95 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 72 out of 95
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 95
  3. Negative: 10 out of 95
  1. CTOT
    Nov 6, 2010
    4
    I watched the first couple episodes of this show and just couldn't get into it. The characters are cliche and even a bit annoying. AlthoughI watched the first couple episodes of this show and just couldn't get into it. The characters are cliche and even a bit annoying. Although the overall story of the show is very creative, it is presented in a very corny and unrealistic way. There are so many other good science fiction shows and movies, I wouldn't waste my time with this one.… Full Review »
  2. OrthoS
    Sep 19, 2009
    10
    I must disagree with the viewer who bashed Claudia. I think she is charming and refreshing. Then, again, I teach high school, so perhaps I I must disagree with the viewer who bashed Claudia. I think she is charming and refreshing. Then, again, I teach high school, so perhaps I have developed a tolerance for goofy adolescents. While I agree that the show is derivative (see: Life, Bones, X-Files et. al, for bickering, mixed gender partners), the artifact warehouse angle is fresh and intriguing. However, I am still getting used to Saul Rubinek in the Artie role. To me, he always will be the movie exec/drug buyer in the gory climax of TRUE ROMANCE.… Full Review »
  3. Cerenzio
    Jan 28, 2015
    9
    Easily among my all time favorite shows. Such an under-appreciated show. But not by anyone who has actually watched it. (not you 1 EpisodeEasily among my all time favorite shows. Such an under-appreciated show. But not by anyone who has actually watched it. (not you 1 Episode Faux reviewers). The writing is up-beat, thoughtful, funny, varied, unique, and interesting, as are the characters. This is such a warm show, with a Mulder & Scully team, that actually WORK, rather than just make you miss Mulder & Scully. Truly a special little piece of Television, that is REALLY hard to not enjoy. You need a few Episodes, to get the show. Not just 1. Especially this one. :)… Full Review »
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