DJariya

By djariya at 2011-07-15

Synopsis:



Episode 3 of 10

Preview:

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Apparently tonight's episode will be censored in the UK.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...BC-air-US.html

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http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/s8/torc...-says-bbc.html

This article has a video interview with Barrowman about the season.

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New Trailer that was shown at Comic Con:

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Josh-da-man

Jack's comment about being impaled.

RocShemp

I didn't like this episode that much. The script had this "dialogue is really just bullet points of exposition" vibe to it. It felt more like the characters were talking to the audience than having conversations amongst themselves.

Supermallet

Gwen stole this episode. I want Eve Myles to have my love child.

I loved the "bigger on the inside than the outside" line in the warehouse.

DJariya

I wasn't in love with this episode either. There were a few sporatic moments that were cool...mostly with Gwen. A little surprised considering this episode was written by Jane Espenson, who was a Writer/Producer on Battlestar Galactica. Not sure I get how this Phicorp/No prescriptions subplot correlates with the whole Miracle Day arc.

I do have to say that Arlene Tur (Dr. Juarez) is kind of hot, especially with her hair down. But, that sex scene with Mekhi Phifer was terrible. They have no chemistry and I thought it was awkward. It didn't help that it was intercut with Jack getting boned by the barman.

at scene at the end with Jack getting his ass kicked by Danes' goons.

Supermallet

I guess all the questions about whether or not they'll be explicit with the sexuality just got answered.

And the phone conversation between Jack and Gwen was kind of heart breaking.

Supermallet

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chuckd21

Even though it was a bit sudden, I liked the character arc Bill Pullman's character went through. From mumbly guy to confident asshole.

critterdvd

Like you said, it does seem a little sudden though, especially since the audience wasn't privy to what happened at his meeting.

Too me this episode just had something missing, which is a disappointment as someone else mentioned Jane Espenson wrote it, and after 6 years on "Buffy" she should have her dialogue down better... But the scenes between Gwen/Jack were the savior of the episode to me, and honestly the only thing of weight that happened in the episode besides the final several moments.

Pizza

It's interesting to note that episode was censored/edited in the UK. I thought we were the prudes.
Anyway, I didn't like this episode. Boring. I'm quickly losing interest. The last season was a nail biter from start to finish. Also, I don't understand why Captain Jack hasn't said much about his trip to the cosmos to Gwen.
I did like the phone conversation between Jack and Gwen, but my goodness, has Jack lost sight of the human condition? He was a normal human at one point. He really expects Gwen

MikahC

I've now finished watching all of Seasons 1 & 2 of Torchwood, so I'll comment...

Jack's an egotist. The show has always been clear about that. Also, to clarify what "normal human" means, he originates from the 51st century. So while he's spent over 100 years in the 21st century, a large portion of who we are is established during our formative years (which for him were spent in the 51st century). And last but not least, Gwen once said, under some type of influence, that she loves Rhys, but not the way she loves Jack. However, she needs someone she can depend on, and that's Rhys. And she DOES love Rhys, and he definitely loves her. But there's this underlying current in the show that Rhys is a bit of a neanderthal. Traditionally, Gwen even treats him as such. I'm sure that changed some over time, but it's an important point to remember. Like sexuality, relationships on this show do not fit into convenient norms.

Josh-da-man

They probably don't want to get too science fictiony with this "Americanized" version. I doubt they'll do too many references to aliens and stuff like that; wouldn't expect any Weevils to turn up.

If someone had not watched Torchwood before, they might think Jack was joking about getting the contact lenses from a moon around a distant star.

Supermallet

Jack tends to only share things if he has to.

Superman07

Damn, I missed that. Nice catch!

I have to agree with you there. I still wanted more when it was done, but this didn't have the same weight as the first two. Plus, we know things happened in the interim since they were already on a mission to the Director's house. How would they not sit down and at least discuss some basics?? Maybe it's less bothersome to a new person, but it's the scenes like Jack telling Rex where they found the contact lenses. Yes, most of us know he's telling the truth. Yet Rex can't or won't believe it.

Interesting twist with the medical company and the Senator doing the exact opposite of what the doctors were discussing in the previous episode.

I'm also not liking the Oswald character as much now. I feel like he's in there for plot and nothing else. I suppose the only reason Jack knows he's lying is because of the events from CoE and how that has changed him.