Torchwood

The average user rating for this TV Show is 7.9 out of 10 (based on 49 Votes).

Stephanie gave it a10:
Torchwood is a great show. In my opinion its better than doctor who. I wish there were more shows like Torchwood in America.

R gave it a10:
Love it . It's raw, dark, sexy and original, as are the characters.

Donald D. gave it a10:
The best show to come to america, well one of the best, have to include Dr.Who, and Skins.

Martin S. gave it a2:
I don't know whats worse the acting or the writing. A major disappointment.

[Anonymous] gave it a10:
This show is a lot of fun. I particularly enjoyed James Marsters as a guest star. I think season 2 was better than season one as well, but the whole show is worth watching if you are willing to relax and enjoy it for what it is.

Jeff gave it a3:
This first season was terrible. Eric E's earlier review hits on pretty much every point I think needs to be made about the show and the Newark Star-Ledger's review puts it in perfectly concise terms. I'm not sure the show was created as an agenda pusher, but I'm pretty sure every character in the show is gay/bi and that's just ridiculously hard to believe (also makes it hard to believe it's not an agenda pushing show, but I digress). The biggest tragedy of the season was how they spend several episodes building up the "big bad" for the last episode and it's solved quickly and in a MOST unfulfilling manner. The only episode I liked this season was the one that had nothing supernatural going on (Countrycide, I believe).

Rebecca P gave it a10:
I love this show and hope they don't take it off the air. It's raw, dark, sexy and completely origional, as are the characters.

[Anonymous] gave it a10:
This show is a lot of fun. I particularly enjoyed James Marsters as a guest star. I think season 2 was better than season one as well, but the whole show is worth watching if you are willing to relax and enjoy it for what it is.

Donald D. gave it a10:
The best show to come to america, well one of the best, have to include Dr.Who, and Skins.

Martin S. gave it a2:
I don't know whats worse the acting or the writing. A major disappointment.

Jeff gave it a3:
This first season was terrible. Eric E's earlier review hits on pretty much every point I think needs to be made about the show and the Newark Star-Ledger's review puts it in perfectly concise terms. I'm not sure the show was created as an agenda pusher, but I'm pretty sure every character in the show is gay/bi and that's just ridiculously hard to believe (also makes it hard to believe it's not an agenda pushing show, but I digress). The biggest tragedy of the season was how they spend several episodes building up the "big bad" for the last episode and it's solved quickly and in a MOST unfulfilling manner. The only episode I liked this season was the one that had nothing supernatural going on (Countrycide, I believe).

Rebecca P. gave it a10:
I love this show and hope they don't take it off the air. It's raw, dark, sexy and completely original, as are the characters.

[Anonymous] gave it a10:
Great show, with the thrills and spills of doctor who with added kick.

Brandon A gave it a9:
While set in the Dr. Who universe, it is not constrained by Dr. Who's unflinching optimism. The characters are much stronger and the plots are darker. It is the best parts of the X-files combined with flair of Dr. Who.

Eric E. gave it a2:
This shows first season was absolutely terrible. The story lines went from terrible to mediocre. The acting was mediocre. The show says it is for grown ups and proves that it is by swearing here and there and showing nudity for no purpose other than to prove that it is for grown ups. The swearing and nudity does not further the story line at all. They just seem to be thrown in as an afterthought. Oh ya thats right we are for grown ups, so lets have you show your butt and you say the f word. The story lines don't seem to be story lines for grown ups, in fact most of them seem very cheesy/tongue in cheek like Doctor Who (which I don't mind cheesy because I love Doctor Who), they just don't fit with their "adult theme". Each character has had a gay scene just for the sake of showing gay scenes. I can understand one/two gay character but all of them? This show is just about pushing agenda's through bad storytelling. If they want to push agenda's at least tell us a good story.

Karen A. gave it a9:
I like the variety in styles between the episodes. Although I enjoy Dr. Who, this seems less cartoony. I'm hooked.

Charlie gave it a3:
Just watch scary episodes of Doctor Who. This is a terrible show.

Jane K. gave it a9:
An entertaining show... though mainly carried by Captain Jack and wondering who in the world he's going to smooch next.

Peter J. gave it an8:
Watching this on HDNet and I give it an 8 because the cinematography is awesome. A solid 6 show premise wise, which isnt bad at all. Acting is solid as well.

Mike M. gave it a9:
In the shadow of Doctor Who it suffers, but on it's own, it's a fun show which is the best parts of other genre favorites (like The X Files and Alias). I have a feeling Season 2 will be even better as the show finds it's own voice.

Leland K. gave it a10:
A great companion piece to Doctor Who. Its X-Files meets NCIS. I digged the "Pan's Labyrinth" episode "Small Worlds". It was the sadness episode of the season.

Rachel K. gave it a9:
This new show on BBC is a fantastic veiw! The acting in the series is granted a two thumbs up, As for the romantic sections, the actors/actresses did a phenomenal job making the mood feel right. The special effects lack that of big blockbuster films, but this is still a Television show and there are more financial difficulties. My favorite actor plays the role of Owen Harper, a cunning and sly chap! But I'll let you decide for yourself.

Chef gave it a10:
Very good, not at doctor who level yet, but i saw some more episodes and there are some brilliants, a good cast and very good scripts and story lines. I'll give it a 10 because it's between the better series in exhibition

Miranda P. gave it a7:
No, it's not a classic, and it's not as good as the current incarnation of "Doctor Who," but it's still a heck of a lot better than (for example) "Flash Gordon." Definitely watchable.

Sally gave it a2:
Rises to "mediocre" on occasion but this is truly one of the more dreadful genre programs to come down the pike in recent memory. Terrible television with poor production values, bland characters substitute a checklist of hip antihero traits rather than personality and episode plots that liberally raid from better shows. Obviously sailing by on the strength of the Doctor Who brand and the novelty of bisexual characters. Yawn.

Peter Bellamy gave it an8:
I watched the first series in the UK and was dubious on a number of levels... I'm watching it again in the US with glee.. the second time around seems less burdoned by the whole Dr Who spinoff syndrome. And knowing the story arc means I can enjoy the wickedness even more.

Gwion J. gave it a9:
The writing in series 1 was a bit patchy, leaving plenty of room for improvement in series 2, but that was easily outweighed by the sheer brilliance of the concept and execution. Edgy storylines, well-rounded and believable characters and stunning locations make this a show not to be missed. Leaves other "safe" sci-fi shows standing.

jim gave it a9:
Great show, great cast, best new show in years!

Sindre F. gave it an8:
Not as good as Doctor Who but still awsome!

Shelia S. gave it a9:
So far, so good, I have heard that this show just keep getting better. Captain Jack harkness is something we haven’t had in long time, a truly charismatic leading man. I hope people give the show a chance and don’t get all up tight about whom sleeping with whom. I have seen enough of the show’s clips on the web, to find it a refreshing blast of cool air in the oh, so stale TV landscape.

Duncan L gave it a0:
I watched this when it first came out in the UK, and was bitterly, bitterly disappointed. The characters are appalling and unpleasant, the stories are dreadfull and the acting is abysmal. I gave up entirely after the cyberwoman episode, which was one of the worst hours of TV I've ever witnessed.

Koren B. gave it a9:
Anyone that is a fan of Doctor Who (old or new series) will love Torchwood. It brings back fan-favorite Captain Jack from the 2005 series. Jack finds himself back in Cardiff, a town on the Welsh border that has been emphasized in the new DW series. How and why he's there is left a mystery. Just because it's a Doctor Who spin of doesn't mean it's for kids. This series is darker and more adult, but has the same tones of campiness that older DW fans can love. The seriousness allows for deeper exploration of the characters.

Caitlin K. gave it a9:
Full of wit, sex, and darkness, “Doctor Who”’s spinoff series, “Torchwood,” is mesmerizing, thought-provoking, and brave. When I first heard about Russel T. Davies and crew’s plans to create a spinoff for Captain Jack, I was ecstatic; however, I was admittedly worried because of the nature of spinoffs. It is in my experience that they are often cheap knock-offs of their parent shows or they are weighed down by the back story that is so heavily tied to its parent that they lose a lot of viewers in ancient history. “Torchwood” did none of that. Series creator Russell T. Davies takes the fun, intelligent universe of “Doctor Who” and makes it dark, dirty, and delectable and can also stand alone beside its iconic parent. With John Barrowman’s charismatic and enigmatic performance as Captain Jack at point with the gut-wrenchingly good Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper, the comedic and surprisingly deep performance of Burn Gorman as Doctor Owen Harper, Naoko Mori’s fascinatingly distant Toshiko Sato, and the dry-wit of Gareth David-Lloyd’s Ianto Jones, the show was brimming with talented actors that sold their roles perfectly. The acting and the writing gave birth to characters that took classic stereotypes of ethnicity, occupation, sexuality, and gender, and broke all the rules. The kickoff of the show, “Everything Changes,” is a classic way to introduce a world such as the one of Torchwood Three, in which the audience meets the world of the show through the eyes of an outsider, Gwen Cooper. The first few episodes, though full of wonderfully entertaining re-creations of sci-fi classics (sex-driven aliens and ghosts), it isn’t until the fourth episode, “Cyberwoman,” that the show goes beyond just playing around with familiar stores with new twists. By episode ten, a beautiful piece about three people from the 1950s that fall into Torchwood’s care, the show has gone from a fun romp with some sexual themes to a heart-filled drama with characters that have depth, themes that reach into the taboo, and a rich backlog of well thought out enemies, allies, and wildcards. The finale is a spectacle that has few things that compare in range. It’s a stunning historical fiction romance, a tear-jerking drama, and an edge-of-your-seat sci-fi. The potential for this show is great. I look forward anxiously to the second series, which is promised to debut in January in the UK on BBC Two.

suzie gave it a10:
Brilliant show, not every episode is a 10 out of 10, but even the bad ones get an 8+ - How many shows can you say that about? It's a breath of TV fresh air, thank goodness. I'm so sick of reality television and mindless soap opera, it's nice to find a program that makes me want to turn on the television (why oh why did they cancel Angel after the excellent season 5??) Go Torchwood, I'm looking forward to season 2.

Josh F gave it an8:
This show is great - one of my favorite shows right now. It's equally humorous, intense, campy, insightful and action-packed. I was never a Doctor Who fan, and I think most TV Sci-Fi is pretty lame. There's just something about this show, though, and I love the setting (Wales). Can't wait for Season 2 - there better be one!

mark gave it a4:
A few ok episodes, but a humorless mess most of the time. Have no idea how they managed to make Jack Harkness such a dull and boring character. Can't hold a candle to Dr. Who.

Lynn L. gave it a9:
Fantastic show -- different than anything we get here in the US. Can't wait for series 2.

claire w. gave it a9:
Some fantiastic episodes, John Barrowman as Captain Jack is fantastic but watch out for Ianto Jones who is just excellent, and looks damn cute in a suit too!

Laura M. gave it a3:
Did you all see the same Torchwood I saw? It makes NO sense and isn't even fun like Dr Who, where its OK to not make that much sense? The characters are SO not believable at all and the acting (except for a couple of the episodes) is wooden and contrived. The stories are all "been there, done that" - (can you say, 'fight club'?) Dont get me wrong I want it to do well, I really do! I loooove Dr Who and LOOOVED Captain Jack in Dr Who, but for some reason this show falls flat. I watched all of season 1 already and found 4 episodes that were what I would expect in this spinoff. Sadly, the rest were so illogical that I think I actually felt a brain aneurysm starting to form. Unfortunately, this is a great premise that really takes itself too seriously, and with the writing it has, it shouldn't. Maybe season 2 will be better... I sure hope so!

Drew F gave it an8:
I also caught this series in the UK. It starts off a bit slow, and the main character is a bit of a twit, but at around Episode 4 it REALLY kicks into high gear and is fantastic the rest of the way. Definitely worth checking out for any Doctor Who fan! Though be warned, it IS meant for adults. Don't let the kiddies watch this one....

Joseph L. gave it a10:
A show that starts of good, quirky and sexy but ends up by the final episode romantic, tearjerking, actionpacked and even sexier.

Giles E. gave it a9:
Excellent series, saw it in the UK. Can't wait for season 2 over here! The last couple of episodes are epic btw :)

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