Torchwood

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Torchwood, a spin-off from the popular sci-fi show Doctor Who, follows a group of investigators working for the secret organisation of the same name. Set in Cardiff, Wales the team specialise in alien technology that has landed on Earth, and crime, whether it be alien or human. The mysterious Captain Jack Harkness is the leader of the equally mysterious Torchwood, and vows to guard humanity against alien threats. Curious PC Gwen Cooper accidentally discovers the group, and soon becomes entangled in a series of events. This leads up to her being hired, and becoming involved in the exciting affairs of the organisation. Together with medic, Owen Harper, and the tech expert, Toshiko Sato, and the impressible Ianto Jones, the five explore the thrilling world of Torchwood.moreless
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  • Torchwood Fails to Pull Off a Miracle Ending 62

    Torchwood Fails to Pull Off a Miracle Ending

    By Tim Surette, Sep 13, 2011

    Apologies for the tardiness of this story, but my last vacation before the fall season starts delayed my recapanalysis by a few days. Next time I go camping I promise to bring my own personal wi-fi satellite. After a fairly… more

  • Torchwood: Miracle Day: Count Your Blessings 35

    Torchwood: Miracle Day: Count Your Blessings

    By Tim Surette, Sep 03, 2011

    Previously on Torchwood: Miracle Day: Gwen was deported! Rex was headed back to the CIA! Esther was driving Jack to an unknown destination, forcing us to spend the week in a state of terror over the possibility that Captain Jack… more

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    "None"
    By garymac_USA, Jan 05, 2012 Report Abuse
    I've watch dr. who and torchwood for a long time. I watched it when I was young in Michigan and I'm now old. I know that government and corporations are alike but I watch because the doctor always pulls everyone out at the end even himself. To have the grandson died I will not be watching torchwood ever again. I'm a 56 year old *** living in San Francisco CA, U.S.A and I do not want to see sometime like that. I know just how cruel the world is. I even know how cruel silicon valley is but I don't need to watch for a ray of hope and have that happen. There is a reason why dr. who has lasted for so long.moreless

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  • the show follows captain jack harkness(john b.)who is an immortal man who hunts aliens and getting weapons preparing the human race for a war thats coming.

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    By jack756, Oct 23, 2011 Report Abuse
    at first i thought this show was gone be bad b/c i hate hearing british accents b/c its hard to understand what they are saying but maybe its the american in me but i was surprise by the accents.they werent to strong so i could understand the cast fine and it was a plus the main character jack was american, it so much nicer on the ears.
    the writing is very good.i love the storyarchs and how the writers write each character giving them great depth.
    the acting is great b/c the actors/actress have great material to read from.
    the special effects takes a while to get used too b/c they arent nothing like american special effects.its not bad but its different and the action is okay it could be better.
    also the thing that is so unique is with captain jack being gay or whatever u want to call it.i think its nice to see b/c its very differnt to have a character like that on a scifi show and then not to have him in one of those gay sterotypes is nice to see.it also refreshing to see the cast have same sex or whatever u might want to call it ''a experiencement,trying something new''but the point is, most of the cast go through this.at first i didnt know what to make of it but after a while i saw how unique it was.
    overrall
    wrting great,acting great,and characters are great.
    this would be a 10 but the special effects and the accents sometimes thorugh me off.
    its still a good show.i just got into it a couple of days ago and the show so good im moving past seasons like it aint nothing.thats how good the show is.
    i say watch it but if u dont like same sex things going on u might want to stay away b/c the main character is like that and most of the cast experiencement with it.
    but its a good show so i say watch.moreless

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  • Getting really bored with it

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    By BethShannon, Oct 12, 2011 Report Abuse
    It started out as a possible interest, but has gone to "snore" town.
    There is never any upside in this show - when does the sick and disgusting stuff stop and a light at the end of the tunnel begin? When does this "miracle" turn into something beautiful and happy for the world instead of miserable and deadly?
    This is becoming a really sick show that just makes me sad - think I'll start watching something else. Too bad too, because the lady in the show is a really good actress and so are some of the men...they're just trapped in a really lousy plot by unimaginative, depressed writers.moreless

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  • And Jack is still an enigma....

    9.0
    "Superb"
    By macncheezeplz, Sep 16, 2011 Report Abuse
    The first and second seasons were all good fun but those five episodes of Season 3 were epic. I still can't believe how good that was...the secrets, the deceit, the wonderful acting and writing. I was on the edge of my seat and I couldn't predict a thing. That's what made it so amazing. The twists and turns happened naturally and much of the reasoning made sense to me. The characters seemed real and relatable as opposed to caricatures. With that said, I thought the interactions between Gwen, Rhys, and Ianto's family were well acted and appeared genuine. These were my initial thoughts after watching it. If I still think the same way after a few months, then it will mean that the series was really that good. After everything that happens, I wonder exactly how much does Jack care? What happens to a man who can continue to live on while the people he loves die around him? omg children of earth was such amazing tv.moreless

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  • Well to summarize, get rid of the lady with the gap in her teeth and bring in a looker that doesn't over act or try to pry in every situation. Tell the writers to, maybe its their fault.moreless

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    By AVIDWARRIOR, Sep 16, 2011 Report Abuse
    I love the whole series by this writer. Characters are all fun in both Dr. and Torchwood series. The one issue I have is the lady with the big gap in her teeth. She seems to want to be the number one star on the show. She is always doing what she shouldn't and deffinatly over acts. It really distracts from the fun of the show and storyline. And leaves a bad taste in my mouth because i like the show so much. I don't suppose the Dr. could show up at Torchwood and get into a fight somewhere meanwhile leaving her in another dimension just like Rose. Keep up the good work, but seriously, get rid of the cop girl, way to pushy. I mean if the doc can change girls Torchwood could use a new looker at least.moreless

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