Warehouse 13/Eureka Sept 19, 2011

SPOILERS IN THREAD




Just finished with the Amazon downloads for Warehouse 13 "Insatiable" and Eureka "One Giant Leap", the latter being the end of season 4.


Warehouse 13 first.

I'm beginning to think no agent should enter the Warehouse not even to change a lightbulb, without a second agent monitoring at a safe distance. And that doesn't mean just being aware someone is in the Warehouse, but actually observing, at least by security cam.

I'm trying to remember which episode spawned the dog whom we know know is called "Trailer". I'm a big dog-lover, but I'm wondering why the dog is there. It seems like the writers are trying to find things to do with the pet, and its coming across as inorganic to the show.

Scagliotti has done very well portraying Claudia's dismay at Jinks' apparent self-destruction. I'm puzzled by the deep bond Claudia has all of a sudden. I know she got along great with Jinks, but they were teamed only a short time.

Anyone catch to whom the "magic glasses" previously belonged?

I admit to being confused as to what connection extreme cold and ravenous hunger had to each other. The explanation of the artifact made for an interesting solution. How many artifacts have we seen that had 2 effects? I remember the Phoenix, which preserved life in fire at the cost of the death of another. That's the only one that comes to mind.


Eureka

I really like Eureka, but the writing concerning the Astraeus mission seems to be getting worse. I realize this is a geek comedy, but instructing the crew in the basic functions of their stasis pods less than 8 hours before launch? Seriously? The whole crew seemed more like tourists than professionals. The leaders' "inspiring" speeches were pretty flat, too. It felt like "well I gotta say something, so lets get it over with".

Jo's decision didn't seem like a natural outgrowth of the last few episodes. There were bits there, sure, but not a smooth transition for the viewer to follow.

I could comment on other poor writing (such as a pacifistic weapon designer who initially refuses to use his weapon to save lives without pointing at a single person on the grounds that weapons are bad) but I won't.

I will say though, that although the ending was somewhat predictable, the jump to an unknown destination with an unplanned-for visitor is interesting. Hmm, now I wonder who could be behind this sophisticated hack? To get this deep into the Global Dynamics computer, they'd practically have to take control of the head of GD.

Also, Cafe Diem...noooo!

Lastly, anyone see that plaque by the lake? What I could make out of the lettering reads "Dedicated in recognition of faithful public service by R. Petrovicz, Capt. US Army (Ret.), 1965-2011. Volunteer Firefighter...U.S. Weather Observer...Township Treasurer...Mayor of Eureka...Teacher.." I've since learned it refers to one of the producers of the show who apparently has died.

Warehouse 13

Glasses belonged to the inventor of the thermostat, don't remember the name.

The dog came from the episode where the got the doorknob that burns people. Claudia and Jynx got it and then it was stolen. The only witness was the dog, Fezes followed and now Artie is bonded with it (as dogs own humans).

Claudia needed someone to bond with, no friends other than coworkers, no family nearby, Artie may be a father figure but she was looking to bond with someone closer to her age and that left Jynx as Pete and Myka are probably a half a generation older than her. Plus he's her partner. Does anybody else not trust indy rock guy?

As for the artifact, read up on the Donner Party.

Eureka

Of course something steps in between Jack and Allison. Something always disrupts their happiness.

Jo leaving town. Okay I can accept that she needs to comes to grips with the whole Zane Prime/New Zane. Of all of the accidental time travelers, her life was the most affected (Henry older and call roll with it better since it's his 2nd trip). Different job, no Zane, no house, she needed some perspective on things. Of course leaving as she did before the launch means she has no idea that the flight got hijacked.

Poor Vince but I'm sure someone in Eureka has a store in a box or a MegaTokyo style reconstruction company to return things back to normal quickly.

Senator SG:U seemed awful keen that the flight leaves on time and I don't think it was because the Prez was coming to watch the launch. The question then becomes was the hijacking nefarious or was a even higher level of secrecy needed? Did someone else spot "something" that needed investigating ala Rana/Gateway/Eon or was there an incoming asteroid that needed swatting? Maybe it's a mass kidnapping?

Haven't watched Alphas yet.

I'm expecting the Wesley to have put something in Fargo's goo (my goo! my precious goo!) that'll turn him purple or make him go bald.

It's obviously Beverly or whatever her name is that got the ship. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if she managed to tag Sen. Wray with that same nanobot. Given the previews of the final season, it appears as if lots of people have been tagged. I'm guessing it's nothing altruistic that they took the ship for, most likely it's "We want the tech because we think we're entitled to it", IMO.


The reason for the dog coming off stilted is because well, it's Artie. I think the writers are doing a fine job with it.

Still wondering if it is in fact, Waller trying to get Jynx as a double-agent. It would make sense to do so, but he really does seem pissed off and anti-Warehouse now.

Re: the Dog - it came from the episode where Artie linked minds with the dog to get a clue it had seen. After which Artie said they'd be linked for life.

Re: Claudia and Jinks - I think Claudia just latched onto him like a brother (or sister) of sorts. And she has shown she generally has problems letting go of people.

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Originally Posted by Dark One Still wondering if it is in fact, Waller trying to get Jynx as a double-agent. It would make sense to do so, but he really does seem pissed off and anti-Warehouse now.

It seemed to me that I detected some reluctance in Jinks when he told Claudia to lose his number. Like the cliche of setting a faithful animal free when you're going someplace too dangerous for it, telling it to scram and possibly even throwing rocks at it, all for its own good.

My only gripe with Eureka is that Taggart is leaving the town yet again. I love the buddy dynamic he has going with Carter and it sucks that he's going...wherever (if the writers say he's going walkabout again I'll have to smack them).

He's only 53. Probably doesn't want to be tied down to a TV role, limiting his availability for movies.

The whole Claudia accident thing didn't make much sense to me. Some of the accidents that almost killed her could not possibly have happened because of some weird subconscious thing implanted by the fortune teller.

Anyone else notice... when they showed the text that Claudia sent to Jinks near the end of the episode... that she spelled his name 'Jinsky'?

Also, I agree with Frostbiter. Claudia's semi-psycho mumbo jumbo seems like a bit of a cop-out.

As for Eureka... I don't want Jo to go.