Ep 2. Mild Mannered

Written by: Nick DiLeo Jr.

Directed by: Constantine Makris

Original Air Date: July 13, 2010

Episode Title: Mild Mannered

Season 2 Episode 2

The second episode of Warehouse 13’s second season revolves around a politician whose personality changes after receiving a watch that belonged to Adolf Hitler. The artifact begins to affect the politician’s behavior, causing him to become more aggressive and hostile towards those around him.

The episode starts with Pete and Myka being assigned to retrieve the watch from an antique dealer. They soon realize that the dealer has already sold the watch to the politician. The politician, in turn, becomes more violent with each passing moment, causing Pete and Myka to rush to retrieve the watch before anything worse happens.

As they try to find a way to get to the politician, we are introduced to a new character, Dr. Vanessa Calder (Lindsay Wagner), who is an expert in physiology and the effects of artifacts on human behavior. Dr. Calder becomes involved when Artie calls her to help figure out why the watch has such a profound effect on the politician.

Dr. Calder helps Pete and Myka understand that the watch has the ability to increase aggression in the wearer. The longer they wear the watch, the more aggressive they become. The trio comes up with a plan to retrieve the watch from the politician before he gets himself or others hurt.

The second episode of Warehouse 13’s second season is intense and action-packed. The addition of Lindsay Wagner’s character, Dr. Calder, adds an extra layer of depth to the story. Her expertise in human behavior and physiology is essential in understanding how the watch is affecting the politician.

The episode is also visually stunning, with beautiful shots of Washington D.C. and its landmarks. The Warehouse 13 team is able to use their gadgetry to great effect, such as using a magnet to draw the watch towards them and using a special helmet to block out the effects of the artifact.

Overall, “Mild Mannered” is a strong episode in Warehouse 13’s second season. It has all the elements that make the show great: interesting artifacts, high stakes, great character development, and a touch of humor. The addition of Lindsay Wagner’s character adds another layer of depth and expertise that adds to the overall narrative.

If you are a fan of Warehouse 13, you will definitely enjoy “Mild Mannered.” It is a classic episode of the series that showcases everything that makes the show so great.