Torchwood (UK)

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Season 2
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9

Critic Reviews

  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Alynda Wheat
    91
    You know this Dr. Who spin-off aims to please when the return of Capt. Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) isn't even the big news.... With [Capt.] John [James Marsters] adding such a fun, unhinged element, it's a shame these two crazy kids broke up in the first place.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    80
    In a dreary winter TV landscape in which smart, witty escapism is in short supply, Torchwood stands out.
  3. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Diane Werts
    80
    As bizarre as things can get, Torchwood still feels more like sci than fi, and more ego/id than alien vs. human. The Gwen character in particular radiates intelligence, and empathy, and curiosity, about what's out there and what lies inside Jack. We can't help but share her, um, enthusiasm.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    80
    Torchwood gets off to a lighter, more rousing start in its second season premiere.
  6. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    80
    With the start of season two, it looks like the expectations might finally meet the reality--or however real a show with aliens and time travel can get.
  7. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    80
    Torchwood-- the "Doctor Who" spinoff that was a breakout sci-fi hit last year--is back Saturday with new episodes that are as smart, sassy and sexy as ever.
  8. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    80
    Torchwood enlivens Saturdays, which has become a desert for viewers.
  9. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    75
    As with P.G. Wodehouse novels and Robbie Williams songs, you have to be either British or adolescent to commit to this stuff; for the rest of us, it's a head-scratching lark.
  10. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    75
    The playful and creative scripts are pretty fun. The good-looking cast is solid, led by Barrowman, a graduate of Joliet West High. The special effects are iffy. It's no "Buffy," but like "Buffy" it's getting better with age. It's not hard to imagine it could be must-watch TV by season four.

Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best TV Season of 2008
39
#39 Most Discussed TV Season of 2008

User Reviews

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 61
  3. Negative: 8 out of 61
  1. ermac
    Dec 19, 2012
    5
    Italian:
    noioso, mediocre, un po meglio della stagione 1 ma pur sempre pessimo.
    english: boring, mediocre, a bit better than season 1,    Italian:
    noioso, mediocre, un po meglio della stagione 1 ma pur sempre pessimo.

    english:
    boring, mediocre, a bit better than season 1, but still awful.    … Full Review »
  2. aonghusbm
    Aug 3, 2011
    8
    Much of the (often severe) problems with the first season are fixed with this excellent follow up. Really coming into its own with a moreMuch of the (often severe) problems with the first season are fixed with this excellent follow up. Really coming into its own with a more consistent, if somewhat pulpy, tone; there is still the occasional hammy line or ridiculous storyline but Torchwood Series 2 is far tighter than its less than stellar debut series and certain episodes (Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Meat, Adam, Adrift and Fragments) are truly excellent. Even the weakest episodes here are worth watching (unlike some of the frankly hideous episodes from the first series) and believe me when I say that it only gets better in Series 3.… Full Review »
  3. ChrisB
    Jul 9, 2009
    10
    I love this. Doctor who has gone downhill now but I still have Torchwood to give me the thrill of science fiction/ action at it's best.
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