Science Fiction & Fantasy : Torchwood: Complete BBC Series 2 Box Set (2008) [2006]

Torchwood: Complete BBC Series 2 Box Set (2008) [2006]

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In many ways a far more experimental and variable series than the show it spun out of, Torchwood demonstrates many of the qualities of Doctor Who, but has certainly developed a tone all of its own. Season two finds the Torchwood team still under the pavements of Cardiff, and still led by John Barrowman’s Captain Jack Harkness. But there’s a lot going on this second series, with a variety of guest stars--including Alan Dale (yup, Jim Robinson from Neighbours), James Marsters (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Richard Briers--along with the arrival of Freema Agyeman’s Martha Jones. There are also a variety of intriguing threats that the Torchwood team face, and while the tempo is often uneven, at worst it’s always interesting. What’s more, Torchwood isn’t afraid of pulling its punches. Unpredictable at times, right through to the explosive final episode, this second season is an improvement on the show’s already-impressive debut. And while it sometimes makes familiar mistakes as it tries to play to a more mature audience, it nonetheless feels riskier than before, and better for it. Furthermore, where they take it now for season three is a fascinating proposition: fortunately, there’s plenty of rewatch value in the show’s second series to cover the wait to find out. --Jon Foster

The best series EVER! - This series is by far better than any other TV shows, I wish Torchwood will go on forever!There is nothing more enjoyable than to come home from a busy day at JBS (John Bentley School - a secondary school - I am in year 9), switch on the telly and watch Torchwood.I am usually so fixated on watching that I usually sit there for hours!GO TORCHWOOD!

Where are the commentaries? - Beware if you re expecting geek-fan favourites, the commentaries, on this boxed set, there aren t any.It s almost unheard of for a box set such as this to not have any. Apologies to Auntie Beeb in advance if there just weren t any for this season. But Amazon seems to list an alternative entire Season 2 box set that isn t released yet. Could this be the edition that has all the extras? If it s the case, the BBC and 2Entertain have sunk to a new low in terms of relasing the same product twice.Otherwise, this is an excellent season that improves enormously on Season 1. Shame this fan s experience has been let down by the DVD release.

Getting better, but could be so much better!! - Gwen is still annoying but is cutting out the constant yelling of JAAACCCK which is a major improvement.Like Series 1, the constant sexual innuendo does start to get boring after a while. At times it appears that the references and indeed the adult-themes are forced into the story at the expense of the overall plot, for example, does anyone really get the bloke-on-bloke action in the first episode?Anyway, this is still enjoyable and worth a purchase. Looking forward to the 3rd series - anyone taking bets on Martha Jones and Mickey Smith joining Torchwood?

Why so much Gwen??? - Is it just me or is it that sooooo much of Torchwood is about Gwen??? Is it wrong to hate her for this??? Anyway, rant over. This was a truly wicked series (Even better than the first). Clever, Fast, Emotional, Tense, Exciting, Sexy, Sad, Funny. What more can you ask for??In my opinion, I would ask for more on Ianto. He is my favourite character, with so much potentional, and yet he is mainly ignored!!More Ianto and Jack too. They make a cute couple. Go away Gwen, you have Rhys!!!!Anyway, second rant over.Long Live TorchwoodJack & Ianto forever!!!

This review is for the actual dvd content - The second series of Torchwood marks a distinct improvement on the rather patchy first series. I won t go into plot details as other reviewers have already done that. Instead I will concentrate on the dvd set itself. The packaging is rather cheap looking and is made from cardboard with an awful red cover with just the Torchwood logo on it. The main let down for me is there are no audio commentary tracks on any of the episodes. One of the highlights of the first series dvd set was the highly entertaining commentary tracks by cast and crew. Why BBC dvd havn t included them on this release is beyond me. What you do get is some deleated scenes (always welcome), out-takes, a Captain Jack doccumentary and the Torchwood Declassified (regretfully the cut down versions). So all in all a pritty good dvd set episode wise but not the most exciting extras ever. Oh, and don t let the garish packaging put you off either.




Torchwood: Complete BBC Series 2 Box Set (2008) [2006]