Warehouse 13’s Much Anticipated Review
If Warehouse 13 was the supposed savior of SyFy Channel, then it might look as if the SyFy Channel’s not going to stick around that much longer. After watching the pilot last night, I was reminded why the SyFy Channel has been struggling (with the exception of Eureeka and Stargate). I, and thousands of other people, had high hopes for the show, but all I got was an agonzing two hours of mental mush. The concept of the movie is great and could have gone a long way: the idea that there is a secret warehouse of alien gizmos and gadgets. Not to ruin anything for those who haven’t seen it, but could the chemistry of the two protagonists be anymore off? They didn’t belong on the screen together and what’s worse, the writing didn’t mesh with their characters. The action was slow and undeveloped (even for the pilot of a series). Warehouse 13 has been slated for one whole season, but I don’t anticipate it being renewed. A friend told me it’s too early to tell on a show and that I should wait until at least the third episode to make a judgement call. That’s what I’m going to do so bear that in mind.
Promising New Shows For SciFi
With the SciFi Channel presumably losing viewers have a promising lineup in the months to come. It is highlighted by the new show Warehouse 13 (think Indiana Jones and the Kindom of the Crystal Skulls meets Sanctuary). Shows will return like Sanctuary and Eureeka (on contract for two seasons). A much-anticipated Stargate: Universe will debut in the September-October time frame, but not before airing the two movies Stargate Continuum and Ark of Truth before the premiere. Primevil has shown modest ratings, but nowhere near where producers like it to be. It has also been rumored that the SciFi Channel will do away with ECW on Tuesday nights in the fall and move it to Spike TV or a local network. It will be an interesting few months for lovers of the scifi channel. There is much to be excited about and much to be anticipated.