There’s not really a whole lot to say about this episode. And, it is for that reason that it was disappointing. After a long story arc with H. G. Wells, it all came down to her trying to locate pieces to an artifact so she could end humanity, or most of it. And not so she could benefit from it, just because she thought humanity deserved it. Really? That’s it?
Out of all the artifacts that are actually housed and easily accessible to any of the agents, you mean to tell me Wells had to resort to this method for ending the world? There’s really no other way? And don’t get me started with the Lizzie Borden compact. So, H. G. went through all of that trouble to retrieve the compact so, later, she could make Pete’s girlfriend turn on him? Come on!
Deb asked me tonight if I thought the show had gotten hokier this season, and I immediately said “YES!” There’s a time for comic relief, especially in a show like this, but there’s rarely a time for Pete’s antics — they’re just not funny, save for a quote here and there. But it doesn’t end with Pete’s antics — the show simply got too hokey, and I can only hope it recovers a bit next season.
Really, come on Warehouse 13 writers! You’re better than this. Two decent guest stars were killed, one being Mark Sheppard‘s character — for this? There had to have been better ideas floating around the writers’ room. I would have much preferred her intentions not be revealed this season, leaving us with another cliffhanger like last season. Now THAT left me wanting more. After this season I’m rethinking picking it up again. If you’re a huge fan of this show and love this episode in particular, then maybe that’s a good thing; you don’t want the likes of me hacking this show to pieces next year.
The way the season did end, with Myka driving away from her duties at the warehouse, didn’t have the effect it should have. While we should have been sad at her decision to leave, wondering, “Is she really gone?” we instead shrug it off and know she’ll be right back there in the premiere, probably having stumbled onto some artifact while sitting on a park bench. Or Pete does something stupid and needs Myka’s help.
Maybe the whole Minoan Trident storyline was symbolic. It was meant to cause an ice age, and H. G. wanted it to effectively reset humanity on Earth. Because that’s exactly what this show needs: a refreshing start next season. Please, let’s calm down on Pete’s goofiness and give us a story arc that’s worth our time caring about. For that I will be grateful.
I’ll end this on a positive note, with a great quote from this episode (and from Pete!):
“I can tell you that resurrection is a dangerous practice and always comes at a price.” – Artie
“Yeah, look at Micky Rourke.” – Pete
Clacked by Keith McDuffee 
on Sep 21, 2010 @ 22:53 EST5EDT
Thanks for pretty much giving me license to delete the six episodes I have sitting on the DVR :)
I don’t think you and I could disagree more about this show. Sure it’s hokey, that’s what makes it great. I love this show and can’t wait to see it again next year!
It’s not Pete’s hokiness that bothers me, I obviously like the character much more than Keith does. It’s things like how stupid Kelly became as a character once she and Pete were in love; how the storylines themselves became goofy rather than intricate and clever. I love the characters and they way they interact with each other, and I want to give Claudia a huge hug in every episode, because she just loves her Warehouse family so much. It’s endearing.
How could you not like Pete? He’s super funny. I like this show because it has humor & puts a fantastic spin on historic things.
BTW, I think someone was cutting onions somewhere in my house at the end of this ep.
I thought the writing went downhill this season as well. It became too sitcom-y, maybe trying to much to be like Buffy when I was hoping more for Supernatural. I thought at the end of last season they said it was going to be darker. The main characters never seemed realistic as Government Agents like they where in the X-Files. Pete was supposed to be a Marine for Heaven sake. It just seemed more dumbed down I guess. Maybe it was trying to aim more for the teen crowd or maybe I am getting too old.