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Season 1 – Torchwood

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This series is set inside a branch of a covert agency called the Torchwood Institute, where dashing commander in chief Capt. Jack Harkness leads Torchwood Three, an ace team of experts, as it investigates unexplained extraterrestrial incidents on Earth. Other members of the team include newest member Gwen Cooper; medical officer Dr. Owen Harper; computer specialist Toshiko Sato; and technician Ianto Jones. Torchwood Three operates independently of the British government, law enforcement groups and even the United Nations.
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Torchwood — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Branching off from Dr. Who's more whimsical delights, Torchwood assuredly stands on its own with mature intelligence and a genuinely unsettling mood.

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Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Apr 1, 2020
The adult show supplies shocking twists. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Apr 1, 2020
A dark and splendid "Dr. Who" spinoff with overtones of "Men in Black" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Go to Full Review Tirdad Derakhshani Philadelphia Inquirer Apr 1, 2020
BBC America's latest import is a magnificent creature. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Mar 9, 2024
... give the show credit for offering TV’s first out-and-proud bisexual action hero, a revelation that neither defines nor redefines him as much as it simply adds another piece to his mystery. Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews Apr 21, 2020
3/4
The hot-and-heavy dysfunctional workplace drama sometimes goes overboard (shouldn't these people have a tad more responsibility?), but the trappings are certainly cool. Go to Full Review Cary Darling Orange County Register Apr 1, 2020
Neither as witty as "Buffy," as scary as "X-Files" or as eye-popping as "Heroes," Torchwood nevertheless sports a goofy charm. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin W @Tallgrass5 Sep 11, 2026 Best ideas show. I wish i could show the show again See more weasel 8 @Weasel88 Feb 16, 2026 This show rocks!!! I love captain jack but I feel he doesn't get the credit he deserves. His humanity is what brings me to love and watch the show. Dont just watch episode one, it gets better as it goes. Its got something for everyone if you love the supernatural See more Tarlia R @RT75393445 May 17, 2025 Fantastic, throughly enjoyed it. Can’t wait for season 2! See more Oct 15, 2021 A cheesy, corny sci-fi/fantasy about a super-secret government team of alien artifact hunters. If you like Dr. Who, you'll love this. Basically, it has the makings of a good mystery/thriller, like The X Files; but it's way too goofy. Production values are second rate; acting is cheesy; script is meh. But if you're looking for something silly to pass the time, it's a fun and interesting show. As long as you don't take it too seriously. I laughed at most of the scenes that were supposed to be (?) dramatic. I guess it could be a fun show to watch with friends or just if you're bored and want something silly. Anyway, decent show, but not great. See more Sherlock H @RT36172396 Aug 30, 2021 Absolutely fantastic, adult, sci-fi. The Captain Jack Harkness character will be a classic. See more hila r @RT05913846 Jun 16, 2020 this is so amazing. would watch again. See more Read all reviews
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John Barrowman

Creator

John Barrowman

Jack Harkness

Eve Myles

Gwen Cooper

Burn Gorman

Dr. Owen Harper

Naoko Mori

Toshiko Sato

Gareth David-Lloyd

Ianto Jones

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 22, 2006 Everything Changes Gwen Cooper witnesses the resurrection of a murder victim, beginning her journey into a dangerous underworld. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 22, 2006 Day One An alien addicted to sex is let loose on Cardiff's nightlife, leaving a trail of gruesome deaths in its wake. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 29, 2006 Ghost Machine Gwen is haunted by a vision of a lonely young boy after retrieving an alien object from a fleeing thug. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 5, 2006 Cyberwoman Ianto Jones hides a terrible secret in the basement of the Torchwood building that might destroy his colleagues. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 12, 2006 Small Worlds A withdrawn child has her suppressed anger taken advantage of by fairies at the bottom of her garden. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 19, 2006 Countrycide Concerned that the space-time rift is spreading, Torchwood investigates a series of gruesome deaths in a village. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 26, 2006 Greeks Bearing Gifts Toshiko is given an alien pendant which enables her to hear other people's thoughts. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 3, 2006 They Keep Killing Suzie When the word Torchwood is daubed in blood at a murder scene, the investigation leads back to a familiar face. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 12, 2006 Random Shoes Eugene wakes up to find himself dead and invisible to the rest of the world. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 17, 2006 Out of Time When a plane from 1953 makes an unexpected landing in present-day Cardiff, there are painful consequences for all concerned. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 24, 2006 Combat Owen is sent undercover to find out who is behind the kidnapping of savage aliens from Torchwood and Cardiff. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 1, 2007 Captain Jack Harkness While investigating reports of ghostly music, Jack and Toshiko find themselves stranded in a packed dance hall in 1941. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 1, 2007 End of Days The Torchwood members are faced with fragments of their pasts and visions of their futures when the rift is opened, splintering time all over the world. Details

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Torchwood — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Brian Kelly, James Strong, Colin Teague, Ashley Way, Andy Goddard, Alice Troughton, James Erskine
Creator
John Barrowman
Executive Producer
Russell T. Davies, Julie Gardner
Screenwriter
Chris Chibnall, Catherine Tregenna, Jacquetta May, Toby Whithouse, Paul Tomalin, Helen Raynor, Peter Hammond, Russell T. Davies, Noel Clarke, Dan McCulloch
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 22, 2006
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