Retro Recap: Torchwood, Children of Earth, “Day Four”
This is the episode I’ve been dreading. It’s the reason that I haven’t re-watched the series since it first aired. Related Posts: Retro Recap: Torchwood: “Children of Earth: Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… A Case of Missing White Woman Syndrome: The Cult of… New Show Recap: Bones, Episode 8.22, “The …
Read MoreRetro Recap: Torchwood: “Children of Earth: Day Three”
The scariest moment in any monster story isn’t when the action surprises us. The scariest moment is when we realize that we are the monsters, that the ghouls and zombies and vampires and aliens are only a reflection of the darkest, vilest parts of us. Related Posts: Retro Recap: Torchwood, Children of Earth, “Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, …
Read MoreTorchwood Series 2: Love, Loss and Our Humanity
Going beyond physical desire, Torchwood‘s second series tackles the big questions of our human identity. What makes us who we are? And if we feel human, does that make us so? Related Posts: Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood, Children of Earth, “Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood: “Children of Earth: …
Read MoreRetro Recap: Torchwood, Episode 2.11, “Adrift”
I would like to think that Newton’s Law of Motion applies to many things, not just science. It’s a useful metaphor for life and plots of our favorite TV shows. Related Posts: Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood: “Children of Earth: Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood, Children of Earth, “Day… …
Read MoreRetro Recap: Torchwood, Episode 2.02, “Sleeper”
After a fantastic season opener, the second episode of the season is generally a bit of a letdown and I honestly do feel that way a bit about “Sleeper,” though it does open up the potential for a larger story arc later in the season. This episode also is the start of one of my favorite things about Season 2: …
Read MoreTorchwood Series 1: Sex and Mortality
Torchwood understands that our desire for sex, for connection, is wrapped up in our sense of mortality. Related Posts: Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood, Children of Earth, “Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood: “Children of Earth: Day… Writing Prompt: Tears or Laughter?
Read MoreRetro Recap: Torchwood, 1.04, “Cyberwoman”
OK, confession time. This is one of my least favorite episodes of the series. Related Posts: Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children of Earth, Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood, Children of Earth, “Day… Retro Recap: Torchwood: “Children of Earth: Day… New Show Recap: Bones, Episode 8.22, “The Party in the
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Morality and Immortality in the Who-niverse
Immortality is a quality of gods and monsters. Zeus, Odin, and the monotheistic God are all immortal, but so are vampires, zombies, and the devil (Voldemort did try his damnedest, though). It is then unsurprising that a tension between moral and immoral immortality would appear in works that feature the possibility of living forever. Related Posts: Retro Recap: Torchwood “Children …
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