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Even those who previously were alien to the charms of Torchwood, the ‘adult’ Doctor Who spin off, were left applauding by the end of 2009’s five-episode serial, Torchwood: Children Of Earth. For this was ‘adult’ in a good sense: no cheap swearing, no sex and violence for the sake of it. Rather, a challenging, thumping good tale for grown-ups, superbly told.
Its story, as so many Torchwood stories do, has alien intruders at its heart. Far more creepily, though, there’s the small matter of all the children on the planet being controlled at once. It’s thrillingly realised, and genuinely gets under your skin. The drama is further complicated by the dishevelled state that Torchwood itself is in when we find it, as it’s once more tasked with saving the world from disaster. Rarely has it been so ill-prepared for such a major threat.
To tell you more about the plot of Torchwood: Children Of Earth would be to spoil it. It’s a dish very much best served cold, and an outstanding piece of science fiction television. It also looks its best in high definition, courtesy of a quality Blu-ray release. We’re not talking Hollywood blockbuster feature film standards, but it’s not too far behind. And it’s as good a looking a piece of British sci-fi as you can find on Blu-ray to date. Simply: an outstanding serial, and a very good disc. --Jon Foster
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The third series of the popular Doctor Who spin-off series set in Cardiff. Captain Jack is in charge of Torchwood: a disparate crew of investigators, each an expert in his or her chosen field, searching desperately for alien debris that has fallen to earth. They're beyond the rule of law - hired by the UK government and in a race to find the technology before the UN does, so that they might use it to fight crime here on earth. Episodes comprise 'Children of the Earth' parts one to five.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By rachel
Format:DVD
I am a fan of the first two Torchwood series, but when watching them I always felt that they were lacking something slightly, but this feeling is lost quickly in the 3rd series. Brilliantly crafted and well written this drama pulls you in and really affects you, I gon't want to give anything away but at several points in Episode 4 and 5 I was in floods. When it was first broadcast people were worried that the 5-part drama would not work as well as a full series, but luckily they were proved wrong and it really works. I would definitely recommend this to any fans of Torchwood or sci-fi but would warn you that if you are used to the upbeat, happy-go-lucky tone of Doctor Who you are in for a shock, as this has a much darker tone, but is still worth a watch and I would say that it is the best Torchwood series but I think it also would appeal to people who are not as clued up on the "who-verse" as me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By LimerickBear
Format:Blu-ray
already a huge, massive doctor who and torchwood fan i was so excited when this was originally broadcast, five episodes in total and shown over one week, monday to friday... bought it on blu ray and even though i still knew the story i was amazed to find i was still completely hooked... it was and is an instant classic but still fresh... u don't have to be a previous fan of the series to jump straight in... it is a total emotional rollercoaster, u laugh, u cry, u are totally hooked into the stories and characters... even one particularly disagreeable character i ended up just loving them towards the end and ended up being so bloody upset for them...
i enjoyed series 4 also but for me, this series was amazing... 5 hours long and it just didn't pull any punches drama wise... an excellent story expertly told... to this day there are a few scenes i find damn hard to watch without a lump in my throat... magnificent performances from everyone involved....
this story could come with a money back guarantee!
i enjoyed series 4 also but for me, this series was amazing... 5 hours long and it just didn't pull any punches drama wise... an excellent story expertly told... to this day there are a few scenes i find damn hard to watch without a lump in my throat... magnificent performances from everyone involved....
this story could come with a money back guarantee!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When it was announced that the new series of the Doctor Who spin-off would be a five part story broadcast on consecutive nights, I have to admit that I was pretty disappointed. However, being abroad when it was transmitted I have just watched the DVD and have been completely blown away.
Without spoiling it for those who haven't watched it yet, this mini-series is darker, more savage, and packs a greater emotional punch than anything seen in the first two series'. The action takes the three remaining Torchwood operatives - dashing and indestructible sex-machine Captain Jack Harkness, suave coffee expert Ianto Jones, and feisty ex-police officer Gwen Cooper - with Gwen's dopey husband Rhys in tow - out of The Hub, and sees them not only fighting the insidious alien presence known only as `The 456', but also battling for their reputations and being hunted by their own government.
There are occasional flashes of Russell T Davies' overly sentimental tendencies here, but this is ultimately a thrilling and compelling adventure, with myriad twists and turns, and a climax that will leave Torchwood fans desperate for more but wondering if their heroes will ever return...
Without spoiling it for those who haven't watched it yet, this mini-series is darker, more savage, and packs a greater emotional punch than anything seen in the first two series'. The action takes the three remaining Torchwood operatives - dashing and indestructible sex-machine Captain Jack Harkness, suave coffee expert Ianto Jones, and feisty ex-police officer Gwen Cooper - with Gwen's dopey husband Rhys in tow - out of The Hub, and sees them not only fighting the insidious alien presence known only as `The 456', but also battling for their reputations and being hunted by their own government.
There are occasional flashes of Russell T Davies' overly sentimental tendencies here, but this is ultimately a thrilling and compelling adventure, with myriad twists and turns, and a climax that will leave Torchwood fans desperate for more but wondering if their heroes will ever return...
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Excellent
Brilliant series, second only to season 4. would recommend to lovers of Doctor Who and Primeval. Probably one of the tamer series of Torchwood.
Published 5 days ago by EmmaLou
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good DVD
I enjoyed this series, When it first aired on TV ,I was recovering from illness and missed some so I am glad to have all of it . Thank you
Published 6 days ago by dusty
4.0 out of 5 stars
torchwood children of the earth.
Torchwood: as i said before, you either like it or you don't. I have watched tihs and enjoyed it but it's not to everyones taste.
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Published 8 days ago by Roger Hick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing
It is an amazing series with Torchwood. It is one of the best. It beats Miracle Day and series one and two. It shows how development can be ceased, and how the government is.
Published 23 days ago by Dale Booton
5.0 out of 5 stars
great
i love torchwood so buy and get more of the action
quick service and great quality
sit back in your own time and watch one of the best series
quick service and great quality
sit back in your own time and watch one of the best series
Published 1 month ago by MR Daniel J M Grint
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great ending
For those of you who haven't seen the first two series. Don't worry, as this is a story on it's own.
It grips you right from the first episode.
Absolutely fantastic
It grips you right from the first episode.
Absolutely fantastic
Published 2 months ago by Mandy Maglov
5.0 out of 5 stars
classic
loved doctor who and this spin off is just as good loven watchen them all again. swith on and watch
Published 2 months ago by james
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD
Really enjoying all the Torchwood series. Didn't watch on TV but now caught up. Can't wait to start next series.
Published 2 months ago by J Bill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, but missing Owen and tosh
This is an excellent story. Great storyline, great acting but the one thing that would make it better is Owen and Tosh. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
So scary
Not scary because of the monsters (although they're nasty) but scary because in this day and age I can actually believe in a government that wants to take away our children so the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Hedge Witch
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