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Children of Earth – 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 — Children of Earth

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Critics Consensus

Torchwood: Children of Earth isn't afraid to challenge viewers with a crackling, mature take on the sci-fi thriller.

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Ellen Gray Philadelphia Inquirer 04/01/2020
It's five nights of stimulating and ultimately disturbing television. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 07/06/2009
The miniseries aims to shake viewers. Go to Full Review Maureen Ryan Chicago Tribune 07/06/2009
If you watch the first hour and don't find yourself hooked, check your wrist-you may not have a pulse. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 03/09/2024
It’s fair to say that show really came into its own with the third series Children of Earth, a five-part mini-series within a series with a scope that recalls the 'Quatermass' shows and a creepiness that echoes 'Children of the Damned.' Go to Full Review Peter Canavese Groucho Reviews 04/21/2020
3.5/4
[Russell T.] Davies and co-writers John Fay and James Moran load it up with enough surprises to keep jaws dropped and minds racing. Go to Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com 04/01/2020
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The performances are uniformly brilliant, the writing is phenomenal, the direction slick and always on the mark. The tension is unbearable, but ultimately rewarding, while repeat viewings reveal minor touches that go unnoticed the first time around. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Neil M @nsmclaren26 Dec 6 Still stunning. When it first aired I was glued to every episode and almost breathlessly impatient for the next one to drop. The rising sense of dread and anxiety that run through the whole show, punctuated by tragic and viscerally brutal moments was like nothing else on television. And of course, the devastating endings for Frobisher's and Jack's families, are written and played to perfection. Speaking of Frobisher, while the acting of the entire cast is outstanding, Peter Capaldi's performance as the loathsome, complex and ultimately tragic functionary is an absolute masterclass. Watching it then was such an overwhelming experience, I was always wary of rewatching it. But in the run up to Between the Land and the Sea, I decided to give it a go, and I'm glad I did. The events that have shook the world in recent years, and the way governments and individuals have responded, add whole new levels of relevance and resonance to its themes. See more 12/11/2021 The best written serial of a television show I have ever seen See more Christoph K @hugsylovesmovies 03/31/2021 Amazing! A story well told, asks so many questions on so many levels. See more carol s 03/09/2021 Not just an alien invasion movie, Children of Earth takes a long hard look at how governments behave in crisis. See more 11/03/2020 Easily the best Torchwood Season with great emotional scenes, a continuous story arc and epic music. See more hila r 06/17/2020 amaazing!!!!!!!!! one of the best season in tv history. you will never regrate seeing this season. the only bad part of this season is that it only have 5 episodes. See more Read all reviews
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John Barrowman

Captain Jack Harkness

Eve Myles

Gwen Cooper

Burn Gorman

Dr. Owen Harper

Naoko Mori

Toshiko Sato

Gareth David-Lloyd

Ianto Jones

Kai Owen

Rhys Williams

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 6, 2009 Day 1 Torchwood is defenseless; Gwen Cooper stands alone. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 7, 2009 Day 2 The Torchwood team goes underground. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 8, 2009 Day Three The eyes of the world turn to Britain as the 456 announce they are there; a pillar of fire descends upon London and the members of Torchwood must battle to protect their own families when the fight gets personal. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 9, 2009 Day Four Torchwood finally learns the truth about the events of 1965; Britain is in danger of becoming a rogue state and everything pivots around John Frobisher; the Ambassador of the 456 destroys its old allegiances and reveals its true intent. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 10, 2009 Day Five Torchwood is defenseless and Gwen Cooper stands alone as the final sanction begins; as violence erupts and the world descends into anarchy, an ordinary council estate becomes a battleground, where the future of the human race will be decided. Details

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Season Info

Director
Euros Lyn
Executive Producer
Russell T. Davies, Julie Gardner
Screenwriter
Russell T. Davies, John Fay, James Moran
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 6, 2009