Doctor Who: Smith and Jones (1 episode, s03e01, 2007) It’s a coincidence, but what a fitting story to chronicle just after Apollo 11’s fiftieth anniversary. Martha Jones is on her way to work when her mobile rings several times, each caller talking to her about her brother’s twenty-first birthday.
Sarah Jane Adventures: Invasion of the Bane (1 episode, New Year Special, 2007) The triumphant return of Sarah Jane Smith. Maria Jackson and her family are moving into their new home on Bannerman Road. After watching an advertisement for Bubble Shock soda, Maria briefly meets Sarah Jane Smith and
Torchwood: Series One Summary Torchwood was dark and gritty, but its core message emphasized humanity, compassion, and companionship. The first series took full advantage of its post-watershed television position, complete with adult themes, nudity, and mature language. The franchise itself is hit and miss with fans because of these
Torchwood: End of Days (1 episode, s01e13, 2007) The last big fracture that brings a family together. Gwen and Rhys have a rare moment to themselves, but Jack calls with an untimely but important interruption: UFOs have been sighted over the Taj Mahal, police are clashing with soldiers from
Torchwood: Captain Jack Harkness (1 episode, s01e12, 2007) An eye-opening tale of star-crossed lovers. Jack and Tosh arrive at a derelict dance hall called The Ritz to investigate 1940s music that has been drifting out of the premises at random. Pushing past the Vote Saxon posters, the duo dance
Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride (1 episode, Christmas Special, 2006) It’s the balance between character chemistry and chewed scenery. Starting with that RTD Earth-zoom shot – you know the one – we meet bride-to-be Donna Noble as she’s walked down the aisle on Christmas Eve. As she approaches her
Torchwood: Combat (1 episode, s01e11, 2006) The first rule of Weevil Fight Club… This adventure starts with Jack pursuing a weevil. It evades him, apparently immune to the weevil spray, and runs past where Gwen and Rhys are having a tense dinner. Rhys has none of it, but Gwen
Torchwood: Out of Time (1 episode, s01e10, 2006) Lessons learned from the most unexpected people. The team patiently awaits a plane called the Sky Gypsy at a local airport. The twist on this arrival is that it hails from 1953, and the passengers – pilot Diane Holmes, Emma-Louise Cowell, and
Torchwood: Random Shoes (1 episode, s01e09, 2006) Instead of Love & Monsters, we get Love and Ghosts Eugene Jones, a man who monologues about science, wakes up in the middle of the road. He wanders a few feet to find Torchwood Three investigating his dead body, a victim of
Torchwood: They Keep Killing Suzie (1 episode, s01e08, 2006) Suzie Costello: Master of Long-Range Planning. Torchwood Three arrives on the scene of a grisly murder and meets Detective Kathy Swanson. The double homicide is framed by one word on the wall, written in blood: TORCHWOOD. Jack is immediately intrigued,
Torchwood: Greeks Bearing Gifts (1 episode, s01e07, 2006) Torchwood Three continues to fracture. In Cardiff 1812, a prostitute named Mary leads a young soldier into the forest, but their lustful encounter turns sour when he gets abusive. Mary runs into the woods and finds a bright, pulsing light. The
Torchwood: Countrycide (1 episode, s01e06, 2006) It’s time for the Harvest. On an overcast night, a woman tries to drive and talk on the phone at the same time. She happens across a body in the road and stops to offer help, armed with a baseball bat just in
