Watching Doctor Who

Torchwood Series 2 has officially begun! (In the UK, anyway.) It looks like The Declassified won’t start until next week for some reason (or at least so I’ve heard.) I will tell you that I loved this episode. For any more info, beyond the fact that there was a really cool guest star this time around, you’ll have to go past the spoiler barrier. With luck the full review for this episode will appear after it shows in the US on 26 January.

And now, in the less than elegant style of a brain dump, is my Reaction Post to Torchwood: 2.1 - Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang.

I’ve now officially only seen the episode once. But my goodness did it grab me. I really want to see it again.

Yes. That’s right. I loved this episode. Can you believe it? A Chris Chibnall script and all.

So, first you have the hilarious “Have you seen a blowfish driving a sports car?” Which was followed by the unexpected “Bloody Torchwood.” That was the point when I laughed so hard I may have permanently damaged my husband’s hearing. What I want to know is, where did that drugged out blowfish find out all about them? Probably the Internet. Got to love those not so secret departments. (Oh, by the way nice shooting while driving Owen.) They were really showing off their teamwork there in the beginning. Good thing that Jack showed up when he did, though. And yay for James Marsters as Captain John. Nice costume there, James.

Ianto has really come into his own here. He’s a fully functioning member of the team. Gwen was in charge while Jack was away, and, from the look of things, doing a darn good job. Owen was his snarky self, but he seems to have changed a bit somehow. Tosh has come out of her shell a bit. She’s got the technology thing working for them. Jack spends the episode dealing with demons and trying to get his place in the hierarchy back.

I loved Ianto with his quick on the draw stopwatch. He had several great lines this time around. He was the one to call the cab while the others were still being angry that Jack had run off with the SUV. Oh, and he has a date with Jack to look forward to. He was amused by Jack’s fascination with the office, and he just had to point out that Jack does roofs well. You know that when “Captain John” suggested an orgy as an alternative, Ianto actually thought about it for a second. You could see it on his face. Speaking of Ianto’s face…he’s officially “Eye-candy.” Tee hee.

Gwen got engaged while Jack was gone. I loved that big-eyed surprised look she came up with when Jack found her ring. *My goodness. Now where did that come from?* Rhys tried to propose down on one knee, but ended up finishing the job on the settee due to a back problem. Gwen seems to have gotten the team up to a new standard of efficiency. She also still seems to have a thing for Jack that she is not planning to act on. Mind you, she was all prepared to be like The Doctor if she had to sacrifice herself for the good of the others. “Tell Jack…”

Do you get the impression that Jack likes Ianto and Gwen? I love how he insisted that “Captain John” was the wife when they were stuck in that time loop for five years. Did you notice that they had to officially introduce themselves to each other? I’ll bet that’s a common ritual when you are Time Agents. The Time Agency is gone, eh? Either John is lying, and it wouldn’t surprise me, or perhaps The Doctor blew something else up. It’ll be interesting to find out the truth. Speaking of finding out the truth, who is “Grey?” (or did he say “Greg?”) Jack’s son, maybe? Curiouser and curiouser.

Owen and Tosh had quite the interesting conversation while they were on the treasure hunt. It seems like they are both looking for someone that they have something in common with. Oh, and “Touch her again, and I’ll kill you.” This is going to be an interesting season.

And finally we come to Captain John himself (who will be back if the preview at the end of the ep is to be believed.) Nothing shook his confidence, except a perhaps a small amount when he killed Jack, until Jack turned out to be still alive. Then he was very freaked out. Oh, and how hilarious was the “Help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope. *looks away*” That was perfect.

That’s all I have for right now. I have high hopes for this season. What did you think?

Torchwood, Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang