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Kissed by an alien on "Torchwood"

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Sci-fi fans probably already know a little BBC hit called Torchwood, a spin-off of the series Doctor Who. Torchwood (an anagram for Doctor Who, because yeah, they are that geeky), follows the adventures of an elite special ops team as they investigate alien phenomenon in the city of Cardiff, Wales — which, as any intergalatic tourist book will tell you, is the place to be if you're an alien looking for a time-space rift.

Now available on BBC America, the same broadcaster that brings shows from across the pond with names like Drunk on the Job and Love Me, Love My Doll (don't you just love the programming people at the BBC?), Torchwood doesn't offer just fast-paced stories, alien gadgetry and quippy dialogue delivered with neat-o accents.

Because the show features a multi-omni-pan-whatever-sexual leader named Captain Jack, played by an openly out actor (John Barrowman), it's being recapped over on our brother site, AfterElton.com. But the story lines delve into very fluid ideas of sexuality for all the Torchwoodies. Take Episode 2, "Day One," for example.

An alien is loose and inhabiting a young woman's body. The alien feeds off of orgasmic energy. Once captured, the alien is interrogated by Torchwood's newest member, Gwen. Here, Gwen appears to be conducting a cavity search using her tongue. Actually, she's under the alien's thrall. It's hard to explain.

Interested? Torchwood airs on BBC America on Saturdays, 9:00 p.m. ET, with repeat broadcasts through the week.

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    • Submitted by
    bad machine
    on September 17, 2007 - 1:57pm.
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    Nathiest's picture

    Funny part was that only way

    Submitted by
    Nathiest (446 posts)
    on September 17, 2007 - 2:16pm.

    Funny part was that only way after the fact she was made realized to that fact that she was under some sort of an Alien spell and that was the reason why she snog her. Up to that point she didn't seem to mind at all that she was going at it with da girl.

    -Nathiest

    suzessex's picture

    Torchwood - woohoo!

    Submitted by
    suzessex (12 posts)
    on September 17, 2007 - 4:03pm.

    I loved the first series of Torchwood, catching it early on BBC3. Not only was there that slightly disturbing episode, it got better as it went on.

    **US spoiler alert**

    Quite apart from the many references to Captain Jack's sexuality, there was a later episode that I think has been mentioned here before - Shy computer-whiz Toshi goes on a bit of a bender and ends up sleeping with some girl she's only just met. Of course she then turns out to be a psycho alien, but who knew?!

    Now I'm just dying for series 2...

    Maite Díaz's picture

    oh yeahhh

    Submitted by
    Rockstar (104 posts)
    on September 17, 2007 - 4:03pm.

    oooohoho!!

    i just saw that episode the other day (in latin america).. this is too funny..

    there was nothing else to watch, so i was zapping a little bit, and i came across this show.. only from watching 2 minutes i could tell it was kind of bad, but then out of the blue i see these 2 women making out!! haha..

    so random..

    besides, "gwen" has a boyfriend, and she didn't even mind that this chick was kissing her.. she totally took over the make out session

    VashtheStampede's picture

    Great Potential

    Submitted by
    VashtheStampede (84 posts)
    on September 17, 2007 - 4:17pm.
    I was lucky enough to see the series when it was first broadcast and I have to say its got great potential to be almost as popluar as Doctor Who (sorry, but no spinoff will ever be as popular as the original). However, there were some low points in the season, part of which I think was caused by Russell Davis getting a bit to carried away with the fact that he could write an "adult" Doctor Who universe series. Still, sometimes the first season is needed to find a show's footing so I'm hopeful that season 2 will be even better. Be sure not to miss one of the best episodes of the season, Greeks Bearing Gifts and the final 3 episodes.
    samfeasor's picture

    I agree. Torchwood

    Submitted by
    Samfeasor (65 posts)
    on September 17, 2007 - 9:59pm.
    I agree. Torchwood <i>could</i> be great, but just isn't. It has some really lovely moments, but - and I love everyone in the show except for Owen - but overall I just don't feel blown away by it. The weird thing is that a lot of people I know totally love it. I'm just meh. I mostly tune in for Gwen.
    vodka_Reese_uk's picture

    Gwen!

    Submitted by
    vodka_Reese_uk (15 posts)
    on September 17, 2007 - 6:17pm.

    The kiss is on youtube i believe ;)

    Gwen in torchwood is soooooooooo cute! Shes the only reason i watched the series! And shes welsh! Way hey!! 

    AJaxx15's picture

    whoa

    Submitted by
    Aeryn (45 posts)
    on September 17, 2007 - 7:18pm.
    She really really didnt seem to mind...i think the alien was a little more reluctant than her



    Kick them when their down and they wont get back up...
    ameliefanatic's picture

    gwen :-)

    Submitted by
    ameliefanatic (32 posts)
    on September 18, 2007 - 3:53am.
    i caught several episodes of the show, and liked it, but heh..... mostly tuned in for Gwen - its strange cos at first i could't make up my mind whether she was kinda hot or a bit weird looking, but after a very short time i opted for hot.... and that gap between her teeth too ;-)  purrrrrrr :-))
    tm02's picture

    yes!

    Submitted by
    tm02 (47 posts)
    on September 18, 2007 - 7:53am.
    I wanted to catch this show just because I saw the clip on youtube!  I was thrilled to realize it was finally showing in the US.  After five minutes of the first ep, I was hooked.  Its quirky and funny and Gwen is hot!  Lucky for me I have digital cable, cause I can't tell you how many times I had to rewind because I was laughing so I hard I missed what they said.  So far I am loving it!
    badmachine's picture

    Eve Myles as Gwen

    Submitted by
    bad machine, Contributing Writer (105 posts)
    on September 18, 2007 - 3:17pm.
    Eve Myles, who plays Gwen, has not only acted with the Royal Shakespeare Company, she also came in at number 7 on a Welsh 50 Sexiest Women List. Rumor has it the recaps for Torchwood are hilarious, spell-binding and dare I say, lyrical. If you never had a reason to visit AfterElton.com, maybe you do now.
    Brenda647's picture

    The Recaps Are Great!!

    Submitted by
    Brenda647 (86 posts)
    on September 19, 2007 - 3:58pm.

    Just in case you haven't read them, they are written by AfterEllen's own bad machine.  And they are very, very funny.  The recaps are concise with great asides by the author.

    Go! Read! Enjoy!!!

    Peace, Joy and Love

    Slym's picture

    I Have To Agree

    Submitted by
    Slym (1000 posts)
    on September 18, 2007 - 9:04am.

    with Vash and Samfeasor about this episode/series.  I was not all impressed with this episode but do think that the series has the potential to be a good one.  The plot wasn't very strong in my opinion and somehow the episode didn't have a "groove" (for want of a better word) for one to get into, it sorta jumped around too much.  Two things that stand out in my mind was 1) why would the alien take just the clothes of the agent when she was so "in need" and obviously had control over him and 2) Her (the alien's) capture was a bit too easy and predictable.

    Once again, the series holds potential and I'm hoping that it taps into that potential and improve.

    Brenda647's picture

    Hang In There Slym....

    Submitted by
    Brenda647 (86 posts)
    on September 19, 2007 - 3:48pm.

    each episode gets better.  What's good about Torchwood is nothing is predictable, unless they want it to be.  I was surprised a number of times throughout the series. 

    Episode 3 is good,  but I think the series really starts picking up with episode 4 "Cyberwoman"

    Peace, Joy and Love

    Slym's picture

    Thanks For The Heads Up

    Submitted by
    Slym (1000 posts)
    on September 21, 2007 - 11:40am.

    Brenda, I'm pretty sure that it does but feel a lot more assured now that you've validated it.  I do think this is a series that I will definitely enjoy getting into.

    Thanks again.


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