The truth about 'Warehouse 13' is out there . . .

So let's get "The X-Files" factor out of the way right now. Pete (Eddie McClintock) is a believer. Myka (Joanne Kelly) is skeptical. He smirks. She rolls her eyes. He goes on intuition and feelings. She on hard facts that can be proven. And their chemistry crackles. It doesn't really bother me that, the pilot at least, Pete and Myka are a poor viewer's Mulder and Scully. Why wouldn't every science fiction drama try to emulate and replicate the formula that made "The X-Files" so successful.

"Warehouse 13" still has the potential to be a pretty fun show. In the two-hour opener, Secret Service agents Pete and Myka are sent on a mysterious assignment and find themselves at a large storage facility in South Dakota. Once there, Artie (Saul Rubinek, always a welcome TV presence) tells them they have been assigned to protect the supernatural objects that reside there (think Pandora's box) and investigate paranormal activities that may be the result of a fantastical object. As you might expect, Myka desperately wants out of this assignment while Pete is an eager kid in a candy store.

The cast is sold (especially the very charming McClintock. Kelly gets less whiny as the hours progress) and the dialogue is witty. The biggest problems the pilot faces is that the action sequences (particularly the fight scenes) are clumsy and the opening mystery is kind of yawn inducing. I think you'll be able to guess the bad guy the minute he/she hits the screen.

As the series progresses, guest stars will include several Sci Fi series alums Tricia Helfer, Michael Hogan, Mark Sheppard, Joe Morton, and Joe Flanigan. That may be reason enough to keep tuning in to see if the show can improve on its solid premise. Three (out of five) stars.

After you watch "Warehouse 13" let me know what you think.

Highlights of the Week Ahead

All times listed are Eastern Time for July 6-12

It's easy to understand why ABC Family decided to make the 1999 film "10 Things I Hate About You" into a TV series. The movie had all the key ingredients necessary for a teen series -- brooding bad boy, loveable geek, bitchy ice queen, and rebellious teen. Kat (Lindsey Shaw) and her sister Bianca (Meaghan Martin) are beginning their first day at Padua High. All Bianca wants is to be popular. All Kat wants is to not conform with high school expectations. I absolutely loved Shaw's performance (you'll recognize her because she was the sister on "Aliens in America"). She's snarky without being grating. You'll believe that she has a righteous indignation about practically everything. Larry Miller reprises his role as their dad, who fears that dating leads to, in his words, s-e-x. (Maybe he should just have them watch "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" as a cautionary tale.") Ethan Peck, who I think is a dead ringer for Michael Rady (Max on "Greek" and soon to be seen on "Melrose Place"), is Patrick Verona (that's the role Heath Ledger played in the movie). Right now Patrick is more sulky than scary but I think that could improve as time goes on. Dana Davis is a hoot as the head cheerleader Chastity. Three and a half stars.

How are you feeling about the musical interludes we are seeing Sean perform as he recovers from cancer on "Rescue Me?" I like that we are getting to see another side of Steven Pasquale. And the numbers are simultaneously true to the tone of the show while also being something totally new and different. Once again, "Rescue Me" is telling a rather conventional storyline (key character struggles with a potentially fatal illness) in an innovative way. I am, however, very worried that Candy is back in Lou's life. I still don't trust her. Do you? This week Franco steps into the ring Tuesday at 10 p.m. on FX.

Where isn't Neil Patrick Harris these days? He shows up as a guest judge on "Top Chef Masters" Wednesday at 10 p.m. on Bravo.

So did you know that "Royal Pains" (Thursday, USA, 10 p.m.) is now the number one show on cable? It's even beating "The Closer." It's great to see Mark Feuerstein in a hit and I can totally understand why the show has become so popular. It's an enjoyable hour that doesn't make you think too much and if you miss an episode you'll easily be able to catch up. It's the perfect summer show. This week Hank must help a woman who has gone to an island with no technology deliver her baby.

"Eureka" is back to complete its third season Friday at 9 p.m. on Syfy (yup still giggling). The episodes pick up right where the show left off. Jack (Colin Ferguson) meets the man who has replaced him as town sheriff.

If you've stuck with "Harper's Island" for this long, you'll definitely want to tune into the two-hour series finale this Saturday at 9 p.m. on CBS. You'll finally get to learn who the killer is.

Heavy, heavy sigh. The time has come for the series finale of "Eli Stone" (Saturday, ABC, 10 p.m.). As I always say better to have watched and loved "Eli Stone" than to have never watched at all.

"Entourage" is back on Sunday at 10:30 p.m. on HBO. I have to be honest. I wasn't that excited about the show's premiere since I think it's definitely overstayed its welcome. And the show immediately seemed passe when, in the first four minutes, Vince talks about doing "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and Ari is excited that his agency landed Greg Garcia as a client because "My Name is Earl" is such a successful show. But then the boys settle in to what they do best -- making fun of each other, doing the minimal amount of work required (except for E of course) and having fun. The first two episodes are breezy and fun. It also helps that the show is requiring the boys to grow up a little this season. Eric moves out to his own place. Vince must find a way to live alone. And Turtle is somehow the most stable one of the bunch. But the best subplot comes from Lloyd and Ari. It totally makes sense that Lloyd would want to be more than an assistant by this point. So it is good to see all of them growing up. I do, however, still think this should be the final season.

That's all for today. I'm back on Wednesday with this week's familiar faces and to talk about some of my favorite performances of the summer. Have a question? Seen a familiar face? Want to nominate a quote of the week or a topic for discussion? Write me at amytvgal@zap2it.com. Talk to you on Wednesday.

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