Torchwood (UK): Season 1
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74 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

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  • Starring: Naoko Mori, Naoko Mori, Indira Varma
  • Summary: This spin-off from the producers of the new Doctor Who has Captain Jack Harkness in charge of a secret government organization with the mission to protect the world from alien threats.
  • Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    100
    There are a fair number of leaps of logic in the light-hearted Torchwood and mysteries abound. The special effects are generally decent and the writing and characterizations leaps and bounds better than in "Flash Gordon," "Eureka" or "The Dresden Files," to name just a few pathetic contemporary sci-fi shows.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    80
    A dark and splendid "Dr. Who" spinoff with overtones of "Men in Black" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
  3. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    80
    The adult show supplies shocking twists. The tone ranges from passionate to campy to scary.
  4. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Ginia Bellafante
    30
    Torchwood is a world I wouldn’t mind seeing erased.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 9 out of 44
  1. Zaruthustran
    10
    Terrible show. Torchwood is supposedly a top-secret organization given unlimited resources and authority by UK government, and charged with defending Earth and being custodian of powerful alien artifacts. Yet: none of the personnel know anything about each other or have had background checks; none of the personnel have formal military training; all of the personnel are emotional trainwrecks. Seriously: it seems like each episode, someone breaks down and cries as a result of the normal day-to-day duties of their job. The Earth is defended by incompetent crybabies. On the plus side, Captain Jack is an interesting character portrayed by a skilled actor. They should fire everyone else on the team, and start over.… Expand
  2. Deko
    8
    "Torchwood: Miracle Day" doesn't have the old (british) feel to it. I'm enjoying the new season nonetheless. Mekhi Phifer is doing a great job. Can't wait to see what happens next.… Expand
  3. MirandaP.
    7
    No, it's not a classic, and it's not as good as the current incarnation of "Doctor Who," but it's still a heck of a lot better than (for example) "Flash Gordon." Definitely watchable.… Expand
  4. mark
    4
    A few ok episodes, but a humorless mess most of the time. Have no idea how they managed to make Jack Harkness such a dull and boring character. Can't hold a candle to Dr. Who.… Expand

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