Joanne Kelly

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Lore & Background

Myka Bering arrives at Warehouse 13 as part of the U.S. Secret Service, joining Pete Lattimer in retrieving missing artifacts and investigating new reports. The team operates out of a barren landscape in South Dakota, led by former NSA cryptographer Artie Nielsen. In the first season, specifically episode 4, they meet Claudia Donovan, who later joins as their technology expert starting in season 2. By the first episode of season 3, ATF agent Steve Jinks also joins the group. The warehouse itself has a deep history, with twelve previous incarnations located across various empires before settling in South Dakota in 1914. Myka’s expertise includes extensive knowledge of books and history, which proves vital when dealing with items like Lewis Carroll's looking glass or Edgar Allan Poe's pen.

In Their Own Story

Myka Bering’s journey begins with a sense of disillusionment as she and Pete Lattimer regard their transfer to the secretive Warehouse 13 as a demotion. However, as they retrieve dangerous objects—such as Ivan Pavlov’s bell that causes excessive drooling or a magic kettle that produces ferrets—they realize the stakes of their mission. A pivotal moment occurs in season 1's episode "Duped," where Myka is possessed by an evil entity named "Alice" through Lewis Carroll's looking glass, leaving her mind trapped in the mirror while her body acts out. Later, she uses Marilyn Monroe’s hairbrush to turn her hair platinum blonde under the influence of W.C. Fields’ juggling balls. Over time, she evolves from a skeptical agent into a dedicated protector of the artifacts, working closely with Artie, Pete, Claudia, and eventually Steve Jinks.

Reader's Guide

Joanne Kelly plays Myka Bering, an agent characterized by her scrupulous eye for detail and eidetic memory. She is described as a "by-the-book" counterpart to Pete Lattimer’s "rule-bending" style. The character grew up in a bookstore, giving her deep knowledge of literature and history, which she applies when investigating artifacts connected to historical figures or events. Kelly portrays Myka as part of a team that includes Claudia Donovan, an expert hacker who modifies artifacts, and Steve Jinks, who can detect lies. The series compares itself to "The X-Files," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and "Moonlighting." Myka’s interactions with Artie Nielsen often involve her learning about the warehouse's origins, including its design by Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and M.C. Escher.

Did You Know?

• Myka Bering possesses an eidetic memory and extensive knowledge of books from growing up in a bookstore.
• In season 1, Myka was possessed by an entity named "Alice" through Lewis Carroll's looking glass in the episode "Duped."
• The warehouse is located in a remote area of South Dakota, designed by Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and M.C. Escher.
• Myka works alongside Steve Jinks, who joined in season 3 specifically for his ability to tell when people are lying.
• Artifacts can be neutralized by immersion in purple goo or placed inside a reflective bag produced by Global Dynamics from Eureka.