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
Torchwood: Small Worlds (1 episode, s01e05, 2006) How do you stop a threat unbound from time? A mysterious figure wanders through the midnight wood, sneaking up on a group of fairies playing in a stone circle. The mystic moment turns sour as she snaps a few photos and the
Torchwood: Cyberwoman (1 episode, s01e04, 2006) The fallout of Canary Wharf. It’s another normal day at Torchwood Three, and that means multi-level basketball with the pterodactyl and drinks after work. Ianto is left behind, and he orders pizza before welcoming Doctor Tanizaki to the Hub. They head down to
Torchwood: Ghost Machine (1 episode, s01e03, 2006) Visions and vengeance while the show treads water. Gwen and Owen are running down the street in pursuit of an alien signal that Tosh is tracking, with Jack approaching via the roadways in the SUV. Tosh determines that their suspect is a
Torchwood: Day One (1 episode, s01e02, 2006) The birds, the bees, and the glowing purple cloud of post-watershed fun. Gwen and Rhys have a night out with dinner, bowling, and a movie. Her first day at Torchwood is the next day, and she covers with a lie that she’s
Torchwood: Everything Changes (1 episode, s01e01, 2006) Evolving from Excalibur, a science-fiction crime drama idea from Russell T. Davies, Torchwood was developed as a post-watershed (mature/adult audience) companion to Doctor Who. It was the first spin-off for the franchise since K9 and Company twenty-five years earlier. The series (and this story)
Doctor Who: Series Two Summary The revival and the franchise continue to burn bright. The Tenth Doctor’s freshman outing was entertaining and, with minor stumbles, about on par with its predecessor. David Tennant has really taken the role and run with it, bringing enthusiasm and energy that buoys up
Doctor Who: Army of Ghosts Doctor Who: Doomsday (2 episodes, s02e12-13, 2006) This is how Rose Tyler’s journey with the Doctor ended. This is how she died. The TARDIS materializes on a playground near the Powell Estate as Rose makes a brief stop to visit her mother. Jackie has
Doctor Who: Fear Her (1 episode, s02e11, 2006) Fighting the monster of abuse. It’s a bright and beautiful day as London prepares for the 2012 Olympic Games. The mood turns mysterious and somewhat ominous as Maeve Griffiths, an elderly woman, tells Dale and Tom Hicks to get inside. The boys
Doctor Who: Love & Monsters (1 episode, s02e10, 2006) This is the peculiar story of Elton Pope. He starts his tale by racing across a rocky field to find the TARDIS. He follows the excited voices of the Doctor and Rose, comes face to face with a Hoix, and
Doctor Who: The Impossible Planet Doctor Who: The Satan Pit (2 episodes, s02e08-09, 2006) “I shall become the manifest.” Er, I mean, ah… welcome back! The TARDIS reluctantly materializes in a tight room, and while the Doctor is concerned about the capsule, he and Rose laugh at the idea
Doctor Who: The Idiot’s Lantern (1 episodes, s02e07, 2006) Grandma was right after all. An electrical storm rages over Magpie Electricals as the owner, Mr. Magpie, despairs over his financials. An arc of red lightning strikes the roof, turning on the television and addressing Magpie before sucking him into the
