Carrying a Torchwood
Last night I watched the final episode of the first series of the BBC's Torchwood. It's more or less a spin-off of the new series of Doctor Who. Add a little X-Files, pour into a classic team-show structure, stir and season to taste.It doesn't ever function on the mythic level that the new Doctor Who sometimes reaches, but Torchwood certainly found its stride quickly. Considering that a full series on the BBC usually consists of 13 episodes, one had best find one's footing rather immediately.
The DVDs for Series 1 are on Netflix. Worth a look.
posted by Greg! | 3:23 PM
2 Comments:
Did you rent the DVDs or watch it on BBC America? BBCA edits the show down a bit. And it takes a while.
I prefer to watch my BBC shows a little sooner.
Also, I like to see the behind the scenes stuff which they sometimes put on the DVDs.
And don't forget the Sarah Jane Smith Adventures.. while it is a kids show, it is kinda cute.
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I got the Torchwood DVDs. I'd been warned by a friend who snags a lot of stuff off the interweb that the BBC America airing were sanitized.
I'd like to see the Sarah Jane Adventures. She was the first companion for me, when I started watching at the start of The Tom Baker Years, so I've always has a soft spot for her. I wish I was savvier and more fearless -- or at least more motivated -- in trying to download things like this offline.
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