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« on: October 21, 2007, 10:19:52 PM » |
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So, along with discovering Dr. Who, I have been watching Torchwood. I have to admit, I really, really like it. It's really cool. I like the characters, particularly Jack and Gwen.
Is there any back story on this series or the characters that we don't know about in America? Are they filming another season? Is it popular in the UK?
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Morningangel-Iola
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« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2007, 10:23:24 PM » |
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The only back story is Jack and there's not much of that other than in Dr who, he is still much of a mystery. There is a new series going to be aired late this year in the UK. I like Torchwood, but I like Dr Who better, the sex in Torchwood gets in the way.
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Roz
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« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2007, 10:28:50 PM » |
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I don't know why but I never quite finished the first series of Torchwood. I loved it but it got very lonely, sinister and it put me on edge whilst I was at a time in my life when I felt pretty useless... no idea why Torchwood would do that to me but I'd like to go back to it and catch the last couple of eps. Are you on series 2 Dawn? Or when does that start?
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Morningangel-Iola
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« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2007, 10:33:21 PM » |
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I think its late in the year sometime.
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Bitsy
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« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2007, 10:53:10 PM » |
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I have noticed that Dr. Who is more family friendly. I love Dr. Who.  It's just so much fun. Torchwood is very, very sexual, which surprised me a bit, since I discovered Dr. Who first and this was a spin-off. This series is definitely darker. The story-lines on Torchwood are intense. The one with the fairies was very deep, while the one last week was disturbing (the one about the mysterious country-side deaths). However, the relationship between Owen and Gwen evolved at the end of last week's episode, which, for some reason, I don't think will sit well with Jack. What series is this, then? My guess is series one, but I'm not sure. |
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« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2007, 11:04:19 PM » |
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Yup series one, series two hasn't aired yet. There is also a kids spin off called Sarah Jane adventures although I only saw one of them, the Dr is the best (not to mention mr tennant being very tasty too  ) Have you seen any of the orginal Dr who's? |
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« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2007, 11:31:57 PM » |
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The only Dr. Who's I have seen are of the Dr Who before Tennant took over (and I must agree hugely...he is so dreamy  ). BBC America showed the first season of Dr. Who with David Tennant and the ones before that. I was drawn in immediately. I understand the Dr. Who series has been going on for a while? I wonder if I could rent past seasons so I can really catch up. Is Tennant your favorite Dr. Who thus far? I really like him. |
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« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2007, 11:40:02 PM » |
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That website I gave you has a link to the classic series where you can find out about all the old ones. It had stopped for something like 16 years before the new series came back, there was an attempt with a TV but it didn't really work. David's doctor is the 10th, before him the 4th doctor was a favourite, with me too. But I like many like number 10 the best now. The Doctor (9) that brought the series back (Chris Eccelstone) was good but he annoyed me, as he went on how he had always wanted the part but just about managed one series, but to our advantage, as David's Doctor is so much better, he seems more friendly than Chris's but still with that dangerous side. There are a couple of episodes in the latest series which show just how good David's acting is they were brilliant. If you like DT you really should try and get your hand on Casanova |
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Bitsy
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« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2007, 11:46:58 PM » |
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Casanova? Is that a movie or series? There was a Casanova starring Heath Ledger not too long ago, but I'd love to see David Tennant in that role! He is a dashing man, isn't he? Ok, so the Doctor I first saw then was the one right before David Tennant took the role? Chris Eccelstone? I liked him, though I did think he was pretty cold...very cold actually. I like that David seems kinder...and playful. I just really think he fits the role so well. I will have to explore the history of the series through the site you gave me. I can't wait to learn more about it! |
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« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2007, 01:45:29 AM » |
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Ooooh! That looks really good! I might have to get that! I can totally picture him in that role as well!  I'm a new fan, but awfully glad to be one nonetheless! I only wish I had discovered it sooner! |
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Morningangel-Iola
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« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2007, 08:59:47 PM » |
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Better late than never. |
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Bitsy
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« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2007, 09:34:40 PM » |
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Better late than never. Very true! I'm trying to get a friend of mine into it, but he's being stubborn (he's very picky  ). If I buy him the DVD's for the Holidays or something, he'll watch them out of obligation and ultimately end up liking them (that's how he started watching other shows and films, including HP). My Mom saw one episode and is now hooked on Dr. Who. She was too spooked by Torchwood to watch another episode, though she said she wants to pick up on it again. |
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« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2007, 09:56:21 PM » |
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Yay its spreading. |
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« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2008, 09:40:18 AM » |
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For UK Shacks the new season of Torchwood starts on the 16th January at 9pm on BBC2. I have seen the trailers on TV a couple of times and it looks great. I am looking forward to Martha Jones joining the team. You can also watch the trailer from the Torchwood site http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchwood/ |
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Roz
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« Reply #15 on: January 07, 2008, 09:43:35 PM » |
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AHA! Finally a good reason to watch the last couple of eps from the last season |
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« Reply #16 on: January 10, 2008, 12:15:31 PM » |
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I thought there was supposed to be a cut down family version repeated after but I can't find it in the listings.
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« Reply #17 on: January 10, 2008, 07:55:11 PM » |
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I thought it was being shown the next day (Thursday) at about 7pm. Have you looked on the Torchwood site? The previews look so good  . And from the look of things James Masters is doing what he does best - playing a slightly unhinged psycho  |
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« Reply #18 on: January 11, 2008, 12:15:49 PM » |
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Nope can only find snoocer the next day at that time.
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« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2008, 04:34:51 PM » |
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You're right, I can't find it either, even though the BBC site says it is on  . I wonder if the first one is so near the knuckle they can't edit it  |
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