Customer Reviews
Discs scratched and pitted 
2008-10-11
I love the stories, the acting and the music but my new discs arrived scratched and crudded up. A couple caused my player to seize up to the point that I had to power off.
Wonderfully Entertaining 
2008-10-06
It's hard describing the "Torchwood" series. "Sort of like 'X-Files' when it first came out" just seems so inadequate. Yes, it's SciFi, but I compare it more to "The Sopranos" because the acting, writing, storylines and characters are so very absorbing. Like Tyler Perry's movies, the stories are amazingly creative and sometimes you laugh; sometimes you cry. So much happens in each episode that you MUST pause the DVD when taking a refrigerator break. My one caution is that you should watch two episodes before giving up on "Torchwood." Then you'll be hooked!
Dumb 
2008-10-05
The members of the elite force are as emotion-driven as any group of toddlers or teenagers. Their recruiting method leaves something to be desired. The supposed "alien technology" is pure fantasy stuff. (No science in the science fiction--and please do not quote Arthur C Clarke at me.)
Those wanting to cherry-pick the better stories can look for ones not written by Russel T Davies. (Other superannuated couch spuds may remember that the best "Twilight Zone" episodes were generally by Charles Beaumont, et al, not Rod Serling's formulaic hackwork.) The opening theme is annoying. And the so-called pterodactyl is a pteranodon, if it's anything.
GOOD IDEA BROUGHT DOWN BY IMMORAL CHARACTERS 
2008-10-02
I watched this show primarily because it was made by the producers of Doctor Who. The show starts off with a good concept and some very intriguing story lines. However, after half-way through the season it appears that all of the characters are nothing but shallow sex-craved individuals with little moral character. The stories appear to be just written around an excuse to get the characters into compromising positions. If this series was a typical prime-time drama that would be expected but since it is supposed to be a science fiction series I would expect a little more of a plot. In the end I found myself fast-forwarding through the episodes just to get to the end and see how things turned out. I will not even bother watching Season 2.
Torchwood Season 1 DVD 2008-09-11
Never seen the series before, but I'm a big Dr. Who fan and I like the Capt. Jack's character, so I thought I'd give the DVD set a whirl...
There's probably not many details that have been left out of existing reviews, and overall I loved the series. Like any show made for television, some episodes are better than others. That said, this series kept my attention for start to finish. I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys science-fiction with a more "adult" focus.
*sci* fimantic. 
2008-09-10
Separate from the government outside the police beyond the United Nations Torchwood sets its own rules. Led by the enigmatic ever watchful Captain Jack Harkness the Torchwood team delves into the unknown and fights the impossible. Everyone who works for Torchwood is young. Some say that?s because it?s a new science. Others say it?s because they die young.Running Time: 650 min.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: TELEVISION/SERIES & SEQUELS UPC: 794051420527 Manufacturer No: E4205
This Is An Amazing Show 2008-09-09
I have to refrain from saying Torchwood is light years ahead of Doctor Who - partly because it probably isn't but mainly because it's too different to even compare the two. Where Doctor Who (at least at its best) keeps you on the edge of your seat from the excitement, Torchwood keeps you rivited to your TV from the intensity. Yes, Torchwood is far more "adult" oriented; and far less alien "monster" oriented. But to me the main difference is the level of intensity. And this intensity proceeds not just from the nature of the relationships between the characters but from the uncertainly of each episode's resolution. Though I haven't watched every episode of Season One yet, each episode I have watched has had an unexpected turn of events at the ending. This show, unlike Doctor Who, does not have "happy endings." You always know, with Doctor Who, that all will be made right again with the world; not so with Torchwood. Yes, the alien entity is effectively dealt with; but there's no sense of relief. All is not right with the world again. My favorite episode so far has been Ghost Machine, which definitely bears out this sense that as much has been lost as gained through the story's resolution. It's unusual enough to see any Sci-Fi show which doesn't have a happy ending that restores everything to the way it was before anything happened; but to see one that never has a happy ending is nothing short of amazing.
Not to be missed - Sci-Fi for adults 2008-09-06
Torchwood is one of the biggest surprises in Sci-Fi to come along in a long while. If you like shows like Firefly or Dr. Who, then you'll get a big kick out of Torchwood.
Torchwood reminds me alot of the comic, "Batman and the Outsiders" - about a team of flawed super-heroes who spend more time fighting their own personal demons than super-villians. The protagonists in Torchwood don't have any super powers (except for Capt. Jack Harkness who can't die) but they all have alot of emotional baggage and relationship issues. Throw in some Doctor Who atmosphere and the result is a real winner.
Torchwood is funny, deep, heartfelt and sexually provocative; sometimes all at the same time. A truly remarkable achievement. The best part: there will never be a lame American TV version of the show, due to the sexual exploits of the characters in the show.
Getting this DVD is a no-brainer..
Great Sci-fi 2008-09-04
Torchwood is one of my favorite tv sci fi collections, along with the dune series.
Torchwood -Season 1 2008-09-01
Totally Awesome series. We rented the series and fell in love with it and had to buy it as it is one you can watch over and over. The only thing I might caution anyone on is unlike American television the BBC shows are not censored like ours are so you will see some risque stuff. The characters are wonderful and the acting is amazing and it was just a huge bonus that it's a spin off from Doctor Who (The greatest series of ALL TIME!!!) I really recommend the show if you are a Who fan or even just a regular sci-fi fan.
