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more about #torchwoodrecap Julius Seizure - Canuck: There's an unwritten rule in film-making: you don't kill children on-screen. Even Hitchcock didn't feel he'd get away with it. RTD's got brass ones a... more » Starwatcher: My only gripe was that the discovery of the means to defeat the 456 felt a little deus ex machina-y and happened far too quickly, so that it didn't re... more » Ben Babcock: I watched the finale with a friend, who had also watched the entire week, and we were shocked into silence after several of the events in episode five... more » laughingacademy: Oh, and Gwen’s monologue about how the Doctor didn’t show up because sometimes he looks at humanity and turns away in shame? I know some people ar... more » Pope John Peeps II: There are a lot of comments on this page talking shit about "pacing". And I'm going to put it out there that most of you don't know what the hell "pac... more » metalkate: interesting, i was really irritated by the pacing and characterization for the majority of the series, but i thought day 5 was pretty good, in that it... more » laughingacademy: I don’t care what Bridget Spears and the soundtrack say: John Frobisher was not a good man. I can understand, and sympathize, with the choice he m... more » Godmars: Am I the only one who caught "Harry Saxon" or an extra who looked damn too much like him in the background in the first few minutes? more » tollwaytroll: Davies said that he knew when he began writing the miniseries how he wanted it to end, with Jack doing what he did, and knowing that, it seems like ev... more » Jeriba: I wanted to mention what an absolute treat it was to watch Nicholas Briggs playing Mr. Yates in all his sliminess. That man needs to do live acting mo... more » Jeriba: I'm not a big Torchwood fan by any means, but this series accomplished something I never imagined possible. My husband wandered into the room a few mi... more » Timothy Klein: I found Torchwood: Children of the Earth to be horrible. Just plain terrible writing, by a writer who overestimates his abilities greatly. Not only h... more » alphanumeric1971: I know, It's like I said before to me the biggest plot hole was the reason the 456 wanted the children. Your telling me that a species that essential... more » Fedaykin: Disclaimer: Although I'm a fan of the new (and old) Dr. Who, and was aware of the Torchwood spin-off, I hadn't watched the show before. That said - T... more » Aler: The highlight of the episode, for me, was seeing Ianto's layabout brother-in-law round up the locals and charge the riot squad. I cheered. I love it ... more » jbq: I watched it back-to-back with 3 and 4 (and 1 and 2 the night before), and as such, I didn't really think about how so many of the major shockers were... more » Kit Waldon: It was a brilliant show. However, I am so 'done' now with Jack (who was my fave) and Torchwood has been so utterly shredded that I can't see how it c... more » PostMarque: day 5 was on a hard night, friday night death slot. and i didnt remember that it aired until i scrolled thru io9 trying to find something fun to read... more » malo-ji: Ianto lives in my dreams and in my waking thoughts. more » Julius Seizure - Canuck: I am now president of the Lois fan club. Can I be the secretary? I have mad penmanship skillz. Cush Jumbo was amazing. I've been around for way too ... more » -
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Torchwood Day Five: Children Are A Renewable Resource
Torchwood's latest miniseries has made us rethink everything we thought we knew, especially about Captain Jack. The immortal rogue made a dreadful mistake in 1965, but at least he'll never sacrifice innocents for expediency again. Right? Right? Spoilers below.
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Torchwood Day 4: An Injury To One Is An Injury To One
We've long suspected that Russell T. Davies' writing is at its absolute best when he's being completely nasty. At the very least, last night's Torchwood made for agonizing viewing, as humans proved, yet again, that they're the real monsters. Spoilers...
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Torchwood Day Three: Aliens Reach Out And Touch Someone
That Captain Jack, he's so good with children. Such a good role model, so ready to take the young ones under his wing. Last night, we encountered the 456, and learned why Captain Jack was marked for death. Spoilers ahead...
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Torchwood Day Two: Jack Gets Stripped Down
When Torchwood moved to the big time on BBC-1, the biggest question was, will there still be raciness and nudity? And now we have our answer: Captain Jack bares all. But episode two's real stars are two women. Spoilers ahead!
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Torchwood Day One Packs More Punch Than Season One
Doctor Who's racy cousin, Torchwood, returned to American screens last night, and packed as much excitement and intensity as the show's whole first season. Aliens make contact, in an episode that's all about bad communication. Spoilers ahead!
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