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Is Torchwood series 1 a misunderstood sci-fi gem, or a disastrously edgy product of its time? In this massive retrospective review and deep dive, Dan and Steven tackle the chaotic, R-rated beginnings of the beloved Doctor Who spin-off and they are completely divided.
Steven absolutely hated it, mercilessly tearing into the abysmal mid-2000s CGI, the wildly inconsistent writing, and the sheer absurdity of Chris Chibnall’s infamous “Cyberwoman” episode. Meanwhile, Dan is operating on pure copium. He’s determined to find the diamonds in the rough and prove that underneath the awkward sex-alien plots and shoestring budget, Torchwood actually has incredibly good bones and ambitious ideas that paved the way for greatness later on (but he knows its bad…)
Join us as we descend into the Cardiff Hub to debate the highs, the very low lows, and the undeniably messy charm of Russell T Davies’ mature Doctor Who universe expansion. We break down the character arcs of Gwen Cooper, Owen Harper, Toshiko Sato, and Ianto Jones, analyze the overarching season narrative, and try to figure out what the writers were actually thinking.
Did Series 1 ruin the legacy of Captain Jack, or was it a necessary stepping stone? Watch as Dan desperately tries to justify the madness while Steven loses his mind.
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– CHAPTERS –
0:00 – Doctor Who FOR ADULTS?
1:50 – Chris Chibnall…
3:32 – Captain Disappointment
4:46 – Comparing to Other Sci-fi
5:34 – The Torchwood Team
7:29 – Budget, Behind the Scenes, Writers
10:35 – Ep1 is a Rose copy
15:48 – ep2 – Sex Eating Alien
20:28 – ep3 – Chasing Ghosts
24:30 – THE HUB
25:22 – ep4 – Sexy Cyberman
32:47 – Queer Representation
35:50 – ep5 – Off with the Fairies
41:31 – ep6 – The First GOOD Episode?
48:12 – ep7 – Hiding a Good Episode inside a Wooden Horse
53:49 – ep8 – They Keep Killing Steven
58:39 – ep9 – Scrappy-Doo
1:07:27 – ep10 – Out of Bad Episodes?
1:16:37 – ep11 – Noel Clarke’s Weevil Fight Club
1:22:22 – ep12 – Finally a Jack Episode?
1:28:34 – oh btw Ianto’s banging Jack
1:29:50 – FINALE OF BUUUULLSHIIIIIII
1:36:47 – Steven is Defeated