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Warehouse 13: “MacPherson” (Season Finale) — A Slice of SciFi Review

Warehouse 13: “MacPherson” (Season Finale) — A Slice of SciFi Review

September 22, 2009 By Michael Hickerson 15 Comments

Written by: Jack Kenny
Directed by: Stephen Surjik
Air Date: September 22 at 9 p.m. EST
Network: SyFy

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.0

A can’t miss episode to end the first season

warehouse13aIn the excitement of the broadcast networks kicking off their fall season, it might be easy to overlook the fact that one of the more enjoyable series of the summer season is coming to a close Tuesday evening when SyFy gives us the season finale of “Warehouse 13.”

But overlooking the season finale to “Warehouse 13” would be a big mistake.   In the past three months, “Warehouse 13” has grown beyond its clunky-at-times pilot into an enjoyable and entertaining series.  It’s done this by making good use of familiar SyFy guest stars, expanding the characters’ backstory and creating a loose arc around actor Roger Rees who portrays Artie’s former partner, MacPherson.

The finale, titled “MacPherson” finds the entire “Warehouse 13” crew working to try and catch up to MacPherson.  It will also explore a bit more of the conflict and backstory of the past partnership between Artie and MacPherson, as well as answer a few questions fans have about the two.   The finale deftly balances resolving some long-term plot lines as well as leaving some of the threads in place for the second season to pick up on.   Any scenes that involve Rees or actor Saul Rubinek simply shine and are absolutely riveting.   This isn’t to discount the work being done by leads Eddie McClintock or Joanne Kelly, both of whom have really grown into their roles as Pete and Myka in this first season, but this episode is really a showcase for Artie and MacPherson.

The finale finds MacPherson attempting to arrange an auction of various Warehouse artifacts.  But is it an auction or a trap for Artie, Pete and Myka?  The game of cat and mouse between the two parties keeps the first half-hour jumping and interesting, but it’s the last half-hour that will probably have fans buzzing for the weeks and months to come as we wait for second season.   Along the way, we’ll have some double-crosses, as well as some answers revealed.  Thankfully, the show understands just how to give out enough answers to satisfy the viewer without giving away the entire game or leaving you wondering just what they can do in season two to top this.

And as the hour ends, you’ll be thankful the series has been picked up for a second season.  Not only because of the answers given and the new plot threads put into place, but also because in a summer full of a lot of bad reality series, “Warehouse 13” has been a light and refreshing change of pace and a journey you won’t want to see end after just these thirteen episodes.

Filed Under: TV Reviews Tagged With: Warehouse 13

About Michael Hickerson

Michael was a contributor to Slice of SciFi, as both a news curator and assistant editor, under the tutelage of former News Director Sam Sloan.

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Comments

  1. Michel Daw says

    September 22, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    Thanks Mike for a spoiler light review. I am looking forward to watching this tonight.

    Reply
  2. Michael Hickerson says

    September 22, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    I think you’ll really like tonight’s episode and I look forward to hearing everyone’s reactions after it airs.

    Reply
  3. becky says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:08 am

    I can’t believe they would kill off Artie! I loved him he really made
    The show!! I hope they find a way to have saved
    Artie!!

    Reply
  4. Locutus says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:44 am

    Yes, it was an awesome episode! First class finale and was as great an ending as the pilot was terrible. 🙂 The show really grew as the season progressed and matured into a hit. I will be a season two follower as well.

    Reply
  5. Michael Hickerson says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Becky,

    I don’t think Artie is gone. It’s a cliffhanger to keep us interested for season two.

    I can’t imagine the show getting rid of Sal Rubinek.

    Reply
  6. Michael Horne says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Brilliant episode to end the first season – great cliffhanger. I know how they’ll save Artie, though. Re-watch and keep an eye on where his right hand is when the tunnel explodes. Great review.

    Reply
  7. Barbara says

    September 24, 2009 at 12:28 am

    Awesome Season Finale !

    First I don’t want Artie to die and if so then find a way for him to come back…
    he is the center of Warehouse 13 !

    Waiting to find out more on Mrs Frederick and Leena … Season 2 can;t get here quick enough!

    Reply
  8. Eric says

    September 24, 2009 at 6:45 am

    Thank goodness I know that they were picked up for a second season other wise I would be very made leaving the show that way…… Talk about a cliffhanger.

    Reply
  9. Jenn says

    September 24, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    I liked the season finale, leena turning on the team was disappointing, I really hope they bring back claudia cause to let her prove her innocence. I also don’t think artie is gone I think he had the phoenix. Can’t wait till the second season starts.

    Reply
  10. Juanita marenka says

    September 24, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    Artie better not be gone. We are thinking he had the phoenix also. Artie don’t go. I absolutely LOVE this show. It and the stars are fantastic. Regarding the artifacts, it reminds me of the series, “Friday the 13th: The Series.”

    Hurry back Warehouse 13.

    Reply
  11. Carol says

    September 24, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Fabulous show! Each one was better than the one before it. This was the only show that I watched over the summer. The character development was deftly handled, and the story lines were unique and inventive. I look forward to seeing Artie again in the second season.

    Reply
  12. Vinz says

    September 25, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    I would bet my a– on it that Artie had the Phoenix.
    With that said: I also love the show. ALL the actors are great, the story is not to serious and the characters are great as well and have a unique chemistry.
    I don’t know if Allison Scagliotti (“Claudia”) will be back next season. I think she will be in Smallville, so I guess we just have to wait and see…

    Although the finale made me realize something that bumps me all the time when watching TV shows like that:
    They simply never use their f***ing gun. I really don’t understand (it’s the same with Chuck for example. It drives me nuts).
    There’s a bad guy right in front of them and instead of putting a bullet to his head to make sure he never bothers them again (I mean – come on: MacPherson has proven itself really reliable: His only goal seems to harm the Warehouse. So if catching him and putting him away is so hard simply kill the man… Can’t be that difficult. They had lots of possibilities to do so!).
    Anyway: I’m grateful we will get another season. Way to many (potentially) great shows ended after the first season without getting a real chance (The Unusuals, Firefly, Moonlight to name only a few).

    Anyway, have a nice day.
    Greets from Germany

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  13. Jeff says

    October 11, 2009 at 8:58 am

    Great review. I know Artie has a trick up his sleeve (or down his pocket), and my first thought is he has the Phoenix. But wasn’t the Phoenix sold at the underground auction?

    I absolutely love this show. Nice to see an excellent show not produced by the big networks. Eureka is in the same vein as WH13, but WH13 is just a little bit harder-edged with enough humor thrown in to let people know it isn’t taking itself too seriously.

    Reply
  14. Lisa says

    October 18, 2009 at 2:19 am

    We’re watching Warehouse 13 online from Uruguay and loving it. It’s our little slice of American TV that we allow ourselves and I have gotten quite addicted.

    Thrilled to hear that Warehouse 13 is going to have a season 2.

    I also thought that Artie had the phoenix, but if that’s true, wouldn’t someone else have to die in his place? The really couldn’t kill off anyone besides Leena, could they??? Next season can’t come soon enough!

    Reply
  15. jongebong1 says

    January 17, 2010 at 5:51 am

    Wow, I just finished this season and also am addicted. The characters were so real to me I felt like I could relate to them and Artie is like the father figure in the series. He can’t die so soon. If not the Phoenix then some other unknown artifact will save him. I am stoked to hear that they are doing a follow up season to. SyFy (Sci-Fi) keep it up.

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