Torchwood: Season 2

I hate shows like Dr. Who, and any really British action, suspense or comedy film really. The only reason I got all the seasons of this TV Series is because the main character is gay! And, that's pretty unheard of either in Britain, and especially in Hollywood!However, the show really surprised me, the writing was tolerable to good, the direction was acceptable to good, but the acting and character development was surprisingly excellent, most of the time anyway. Although a few of the extra's were kind of bad.But, OMG, a gay main character! And, who didn't even try to hide it, just ingrained into the story!In any case, the story kept me entertained and watching. My final judgment is that this is truly a really really good TV Series!

When one takes into account what Russell T. Davies has done with his iteration of the Whoniverse, it becomes apparent that he has created--to this point--a triangle between "Doctor Who", "The Sarah Jane Adventures", and "Torchwood" with The Doctor being the apex/midpoint between the other two. "Sarah Jane"--because its home is BBC Kids--seems a little more buoyant, obviously aiming for its younger audience. "Torchwood" is the punch in the mouth--it isn't pretty, it isn't nice, and sometimes the good guys don't get total victories. This is part of the theme of Series 2--and if one gets antsy with "unclean wins", so be it. As I said about Series 1, Torchwood is a dark, somewhat cracked reflection of Doctor Who. It isn't hard to see John Barrowman's Jack Harkness as what The Doctor would be if all his flaws were brought to the fore and his desires laid public. Nor is it hard to not see that Eve Myles' Gwen Cooper as a Companion with a few more skills...and complications to her life and to Captain Jack's. The ways that Burn Gorman, Nakano Mori and Gareth Lloyd-Davies fill out the team compliment the lead taken by Barrowman and Myles, as well as the flaws they exhibit. Barrowman has a pulse on the nature of Jack--who is far more of a serious sort than when he was introduced--and Myles brings a wonderful energy and depth to Gwen, attempting to balance her life with Torchwood Three with her impending nuptials with Rhys Williams; to say nothing of what happens when Rhys (Wonderfully played with the element of Archie Bunker as a jealous lover by Kai Owen) finds out what Gwen has been doing with her nights. Still, this season is a complicated story, and the story starts when James Marsters shows up in the opening episode, "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang". There seems to be an unspoken rule with science fiction on both sides of the Atlantic--if you need a slightly over-the-top, trash-talking gray area character then find The Artist Formerly Known as Spike. Marsters wonderfully embodies Captain John Hart, Jack's former partner (and lover) in the Time Agency; and his appearance sets in motion much of the twists and turns of the season. So does Freema Agyeman's three-episode visit in the middle of this set as Martha Jones, during which the first severe turn occurs within Torchwood Three with Owen Harper's murder and regeneration, how the team adjusts to an already grumpy medical specialist who suddenly cannot enjoy eating, sleeping, or boinking. I always felt that they never gave enough time in the series to Mori, who brought a considerable warmth and longing to Toshiko Sato, ultimately not fulfilled. Her turn in "To The Last Man" was a wonderful and sad performance, and really came to embody the heartache in Tosh's life. There is really not much done with Ianto through the second series--save the explanation of how he came to Torchwood Three in "Fragments"--but it seems as if much of who he is is saved for "Children Of Earth"...and the one scene with Barrowman and Myles that left me more than a little squeamish... Still, through the drama and pain--"To The Last Man" and "Adam" embody much of the angst that goes unspoken between the members--to the action and slightly humorous moments of "Something Borrowed"...the sense of something going horribly wrong is there, and gets fulfilled in "Fragments" and "Exit Wounds". These two episodes, combined with the "Children Of Earth" miniseries, led many to suspect that Torchwood wouldn't be returning in 2010 when Series 5 of Doctor Who started...but that doesn't seem to be the case. This set is a tough, hard series of episodes; a crime drama that is more visceral and gritty than the series it was born from. It's supposed to be that way. It can be a little over-the-top--but so, very much so, is the series that it was drawn from. And taken as what it is--the dark side of The Doctor's Universe--it fits the bill. I consider this set to be highly enjoyable, and I recommend it because Torchwood--as an anthology--is a very good work in progress, with room to get better.

I really like the Torchwood Series Season 2. It is kind of silly but that is part of the charm. Just a cool fantasy show that makes for a great distraction from everyday life. In my opinion Torchwood is kind of a cross between Warehouse 13, the X-Files, and all those CSI shows. I have watched this entire series several times and I wish it would not have been as short lived as it was. I was able to watch Torchwood for FREE as part of my Amazon Prime membership. I had never even heard of it before it showed up on a suggestion list from Amazon. I am so glad I did find it.So if you remotely liked Warehouse 13 or the X-Files you will more then likely enjoy this show.IF you found this review helpful, please click the Yes button below. Thank You!STAR RATINGS: Each product is carefully reviewed in an unbiased manner. Star ratings are earned, never given.5 Star: I really love this product, it is an exceptional, impressive product. It is very well made (designed, formulated, composed, etc) and lives up to the product details and description. It exceeds normal consumer expectations.4 Star: I like this product. It meets the product description, details, and normal customer expectations. It does what it is supposed to do.3 Star: This is not a negative rating. It is a neutral rating. I could take it or leave it. It met the product description and details for the most part but isn't something I am ever likely to order again.2 Star: I don't like this product. It has mistakes in the product details or description and does not live up to what it advertises or normal customer expectations.1 Star: I really do not like this product. There may be something wrong in the product details or description, it does not live up to what it is advertised as. I would tell my friends, acquaintances, and strangers that they shouldn't use their hard earned money on this product.Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Please consider following me here on Amazon for other reviews. Thanks and have a blessed day.

Make sure you watch the preceding Doctor Who episodes from Season 3 before watching this.Love it, I simply love the show.

I have not watched them yet, (I have already seen it but wanted my own), but they arrived in a timely manner in pristine condition.

This was such a good series! I'd seen it before, and finally thought that it was time for me to buy it for myself. There was just the right amount of happy and sad to make the series one of the best. The finale was perfect - I enjoyed like I'd never seen it before. Would highly recommend! Surprising re-watch value, and I will keep it and still be watching it like the first time round in years to come.

great condition discs - case in really good condition , no cracks or breaks on disc holders - a little light wear on outer box but very happy overall, thank you

Another gritty Torchwood adventure doesn't disappoint with a very sad ending

a great series we all enjoyed this very much

...It's Torchwood! It has Captain Jack Harkness! It has Aliens! It's a brilliant spin-off from the brilliant Doctor Who! Ok so the stories can be silly! But who cares....haven't many of the Doctor Who stories been silly, both now and in the past!?