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The 21st century is when it all changes morePlot:
Captain Jack Harkness, the former Time Agent and con man from the 51st century last seen traveling with the Doctor... moreAwards:
2 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Richie named UK's 'cheesiest celebrity' (From digitalspy. 2 July 2008, 7:37 AM, PDT)
Review: 'Doctor Who' - The Stolen Earth (From syfyportal. 30 June 2008, 10:10 AM, PDT)
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Good if you understand what it's about moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 7 of 21) | John Barrowman | ... | Captain Jack Harkness (26 episodes, 2006-2008) |
| Eve Myles | ... | Gwen Cooper (26 episodes, 2006-2008) |
| Burn Gorman | ... | Owen Harper (26 episodes, 2006-2008) |
 | Naoko Mori | ... | Toshiko Sato (26 episodes, 2006-2008) |
| Gareth David-Lloyd | ... | Ianto Jones (26 episodes, 2006-2008) |
 | Kai Owen | ... | Rhys Williams (17 episodes, 2006-2008) |
| Paul Kasey | ... | Weevil / ... (13 episodes, 2006-2008) |
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50 min (26 episodes)Country:
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1.78 : 1 moreMOVIEmeter: 
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Although "Torchwood" is officially a spin-off of "Doctor Who" (2005), Russell T. Davies had the idea for the series before working on "Doctor Who". moreQuotes:
Captain Jack Harkness: [voiceover during second season opening] Torchwood: outside the government, beyond the police. Fighting for the future on behalf of the human race. The 21st Century is when everything changes -- and Torchwood is ready. moreFAQ
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Torchwood isn't like the good old sci-fi, like Star Wars or Star Trek. I think that's the main source of all the flak it's been receiving. Torchwood is about human nature and homosexuality set against a backdrop of a team hunting aliens in Cardiff.
Give Torchwood a chance. It's not supposed to make you think; just let it wash over you and enjoy the show. Although John Barrowman's acting can come off as cheesy and overly sexed-up at times, there are a few gems. The other members of the team are excellently portrayed by Gareth David-Lloyd, Eve Myles, Naoko Mori, and Burn Gorman.
I'll give Season 1 a 7/10 and Season 2 a 8/10.