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SpaceDog · 08-15-2011, 05:17 PM

The episode this week was just ok. I've heard next week will be better.

It's interesting for Torchwood to portray the apathy that exists even in the face of governments doing wrong. They leak the incinerators, and the world collectively shrugs.

BluraySe7en · 08-15-2011, 09:37 PM

I've given up what was a good british series has bee turned into a mediocre U.S one and I'd rather catch up on Breaking Bad & Mad Men. With Sons, Dexter, Boardwalk & Walking Dead being back soon why would I waste my time with this rubbish?

Foggy · 08-15-2011, 09:44 PM

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Awesome, thanks. I will see if I can track them down for rent.

I'm going to be the mean one here and say Season one is Ok, but it was too obsessed with it's adult sensibilities (it's a Doctor Who spin-off from that shows second series within it's revival), it's like SEX, BLOOD, GORE, SEX, BLOOD, GORE, GAY SEX, GORE, SWEARING SWEARING AND MORE SWEARING!!!, after that it calms down and gets more sensible, but it still remains more adult without the use of showing taboo's.

MarcelS1 · 08-16-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

I'm going to be the mean one here and say Season one is Ok, but it was too obsessed with it's adult sensibilities (it's a Doctor Who spin-off from that shows second series within it's revival), it's like SEX, BLOOD, GORE, SEX, BLOOD, GORE, GAY SEX, GORE, SWEARING SWEARING AND MORE SWEARING!!!, after that it calms down and gets more sensible, but it still remains more adult without the use of showing taboo's.

Well I don't think you are mean here

, you just have an opinion, like everybody else. Nothing wrong with that.

SpaceDog · 08-16-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

I'm going to be the mean one here and say Season one is Ok, but it was too obsessed with it's adult sensibilities (it's a Doctor Who spin-off from that shows second series within it's revival), it's like SEX, BLOOD, GORE, SEX, BLOOD, GORE, GAY SEX, GORE, SWEARING SWEARING AND MORE SWEARING!!!, after that it calms down and gets more sensible, but it still remains more adult without the use of showing taboo's.

The second and third series are certainly far better than the first, but I don't think they were over-reliant on being adult. I still wouldn't mind seeing James Marsters again (S2).

Walts Ghost · 08-18-2011, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Foggy

I'm going to be the mean one here and say Season one is Ok, but it was too obsessed with it's adult sensibilities (it's a Doctor Who spin-off from that shows second series within it's revival), it's like SEX, BLOOD, GORE, SEX, BLOOD, GORE, GAY SEX, GORE, SWEARING SWEARING AND MORE SWEARING!!!, after that it calms down and gets more sensible, but it still remains more adult without the use of showing taboo's.

I agree with you, Fogs. Season one really was very hit and miss because it was trying so hard to be adult...But season two is pretty consistently good, especially with the Owen storyline, and Season three is one of the greatest sci-fi stories I've ever seen. It's so good!

I'm really enjoying Miracle Day as well. Not as much as Children of Earth, but better than season one and two.

SpaceDog · 08-24-2011, 04:52 PM

I'm glad we're getting somewhere, but when I saw "He always lies", I was hoping for Captain John even though I knew from the episode structure who it had to be.

I felt like the episode offered an opportunity to do a one-off Torchwood style case (in Jack's flashbacks) while adhering to the story arc. I think if they did more of that, the season would be less uneven.

Foggy · 08-26-2011, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

I'm glad we're getting somewhere, but when I saw "He always lies", I was hoping for Captain John even though I knew from the episode structure who it had to be.

I felt like the episode offered an opportunity to do a one-off Torchwood style case (in Jack's flashbacks) while adhering to the story arc. I think if they did more of that, the season would be less uneven.

I agree, the one fundamental flaw with that episode was that the entire episode was setting up a twist which previously didn't have any effect beforehand, was ruined the surprise

Also felt that the Doctor Who reference was crowbared in there, although it's nice of the show to keep to it's roots

Walts Ghost · 08-28-2011, 04:43 AM

I'll take the Doctor Who reference, because at times I think Torchwood actually forgets its still part of that universe. It may be darker, but it's still part of the family.

I've really enjoyed the season overall, and I'm glad to see we're finally winding down for answers. It seems like there is a too much to do over the last two hours though...I hope I"m wrong. Really hoping we get a great ending, but it'll be hard to top Children of Earth...That may be one of the most brilliant season finales ever.

Grim Reaper · 09-03-2011, 03:11 AM

did eve always have freckles? cant believe next weeks episode is the season finale. wasnt s4 suppose to be 13 episodes?

ran94 · 09-03-2011, 04:58 AM

Can they just kill Julie please? She is fricking annoying to no end.

HDMe · 09-03-2011, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

wasnt s4 suppose to be 13 episodes?

Nope... just 10.

saprano · 09-10-2011, 03:07 AM

Is that old lady in the family from titanic? Does she age?

HDMe · 09-10-2011, 06:01 AM

I hate to say it... but... we didn't need 10 episodes to build to this finale.

The last couple of episodes stepped things up... but the first 8 were slow and meandering... and honestly, while some of the meandering was interesting most of it proved to be inconsequential to the endgame.

I would have to re-watch to be sure... but I'm inclined to think that you could watch the first 2 and the last 2 episodes and not feel like you missed a whole lot... which says to me that there was a lot of unnecessary padding here.

Also, the grand finale came out of thin air... including not actually showing you something very important except in flashback form... I was disappointed in how the solution was executed.

KamiAmaya · 09-10-2011, 07:34 AM

When

[Show spoiler]

was I the only one yelling at the tv "don't you ****ing do it!" over and over again... And then a great big "**** no!" when

[Show spoiler]

HDMe · 09-10-2011, 10:14 AM

They kinda spoiled the ending with a "coming next week" promo they aired last week of a scene that apparently was deleted from the airing of tonight's episode:

[Show spoiler]

Walts Ghost · 09-11-2011, 10:29 PM

I honestly really enjoyed Miracle Day from beginning to end. It wasn't as good as Children of Earth, but it was still really well done. I didn't mind that it took it's time, because it gave us lots of character moments and what not, which was really, really welcome. I always liked that Torchwood was about the characters, so I'm glad they kept to that. I just really enjoyed the whole season overall, and welcome a fifth season with open arms. I want it to keep going. Or at least give us a real, definitive end to the show, because Miracle Day's ending was more of a stepping stone for a bigger story that's on the horizon. Just my two cents.

detective392 · 09-12-2011, 04:35 PM

I loved Miracle Day and thought the ending was awesome. I just hope that if we do get a season 5 it has nothing to do with Miracle Day or the families as I just want a new mystery for the Torchwood team to try and tackle and not just stopping plan B of the families.

On Rex being immortal we don't know if it's forever like Jack or just until Jack's blood leave's Rex's body and get's replaced with Rex's own blood again.

SpaceDog · 09-12-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by detective392

I loved Miracle Day and thought the ending was awesome. I just hope that if we do get a season 5 it has nothing to do with Miracle Day or the families as I just want a new mystery for the Torchwood team to try and tackle and not just stopping plan B of the families.

I would love to see an unrelated series 5. I would love to see a series 5 that has a season arc, but individual episodes that might each have hints to build that arc.

I don't mind seeing plan B, but I'd love to have it be back-burnered until series 6 or 7. This wouldn't prohibit guest appearances by people like Lauren Ambrose to keep the Family on the minds of Torchwood.

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Originally Posted by detective392

On Rex being immortal we don't know if it's forever like Jack or just until Jack's blood leave's Rex's body and get's replaced with Rex's own blood again.

I'm pretty certain it was established that both Jack and Rex were fully drained to reset the miracle.

SpaceDog · 09-12-2011, 05:20 PM

I will say the the visual representation and explanation of the Blessing were pretty underwhelming for me. It's not a deal breaker for me, as I think the ideas they explored as a result of the blessing/miracle were more important than the function of the miracle itself.

Sometimes it's very difficult to land an ending or explanation, especially when you are dealing with larger ideas (see LOST).

I do wish Rex had been in Children of Earth and Ianto had been in Miracle Day, however :>

09-03-2011, 03:11 AM	#190
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	did eve always have freckles? cant believe next weeks episode is the season finale. wasnt s4 suppose to be 13 episodes? Last edited by Grim Reaper; 09-03-2011 at 03:58 AM.

09-10-2011, 07:34 AM	#195
KamiAmaya Power Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Maryland, USA Blu-ray collection:216 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	When [Show spoiler]Rex was shot at the end was I the only one yelling at the tv "don't you **ing do it!" over and over again... And then a great big "** no!" when [Show spoiler]he came back to life

08-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#181
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	The episode this week was just ok. I've heard next week will be better. It's interesting for Torchwood to portray the apathy that exists even in the face of governments doing wrong. They leak the incinerators, and the world collectively shrugs.

08-15-2011, 09:37 PM	#182
BluraySe7en Senior Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Bramley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, U.K 4K collection:198 Blu-ray collection:405 DVD collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 9	I've given up what was a good british series has bee turned into a mediocre U.S one and I'd rather catch up on Breaking Bad & Mad Men. With Sons, Dexter, Boardwalk & Walking Dead being back soon why would I waste my time with this rubbish?

08-24-2011, 04:52 PM	#187
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I'm glad we're getting somewhere, but when I saw "He always lies", I was hoping for Captain John even though I knew from the episode structure who it had to be. I felt like the episode offered an opportunity to do a one-off Torchwood style case (in Jack's flashbacks) while adhering to the story arc. I think if they did more of that, the season would be less uneven.

08-28-2011, 04:43 AM	#189
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:790 Blu-ray collection:3093 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	I'll take the Doctor Who reference, because at times I think Torchwood actually forgets its still part of that universe. It may be darker, but it's still part of the family. I've really enjoyed the season overall, and I'm glad to see we're finally winding down for answers. It seems like there is a too much to do over the last two hours though...I hope I"m wrong. Really hoping we get a great ending, but it'll be hard to top Children of Earth...That may be one of the most brilliant season finales ever.

09-03-2011, 04:58 AM	#191
ran94 Power Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:West Coast Grow Op 4K collection:625 Blu-ray collection:5378 DVD collection:2043 iTunes collection:70 Trading Score:60	Can they just kill Julie please? She is fricking annoying to no end.

09-10-2011, 03:07 AM	#193
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Is that old lady in the family from titanic? Does she age?

09-10-2011, 06:01 AM	#194
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	I hate to say it... but... we didn't need 10 episodes to build to this finale. The last couple of episodes stepped things up... but the first 8 were slow and meandering... and honestly, while some of the meandering was interesting most of it proved to be inconsequential to the endgame. I would have to re-watch to be sure... but I'm inclined to think that you could watch the first 2 and the last 2 episodes and not feel like you missed a whole lot... which says to me that there was a lot of unnecessary padding here. Also, the grand finale came out of thin air... including not actually showing you something very important except in flashback form... I was disappointed in how the solution was executed.

09-10-2011, 10:14 AM	#196
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC	They kinda spoiled the ending with a "coming next week" promo they aired last week of a scene that apparently was deleted from the airing of tonight's episode: [Show spoiler]

09-11-2011, 10:29 PM	#197
Walts Ghost Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Arizona 4K collection:790 Blu-ray collection:3093 DVD collection:177 iTunes collection:34 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:1	I honestly really enjoyed Miracle Day from beginning to end. It wasn't as good as Children of Earth, but it was still really well done. I didn't mind that it took it's time, because it gave us lots of character moments and what not, which was really, really welcome. I always liked that Torchwood was about the characters, so I'm glad they kept to that. I just really enjoyed the whole season overall, and welcome a fifth season with open arms. I want it to keep going. Or at least give us a real, definitive end to the show, because Miracle Day's ending was more of a stepping stone for a bigger story that's on the horizon. Just my two cents.

09-12-2011, 04:35 PM	#198
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21	I loved Miracle Day and thought the ending was awesome. I just hope that if we do get a season 5 it has nothing to do with Miracle Day or the families as I just want a new mystery for the Torchwood team to try and tackle and not just stopping plan B of the families. On Rex being immortal we don't know if it's forever like Jack or just until Jack's blood leave's Rex's body and get's replaced with Rex's own blood again.

09-12-2011, 05:20 PM	#200
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116	I will say the the visual representation and explanation of the Blessing were pretty underwhelming for me. It's not a deal breaker for me, as I think the ideas they explored as a result of the blessing/miracle were more important than the function of the miracle itself. Sometimes it's very difficult to land an ending or explanation, especially when you are dealing with larger ideas (see LOST). I do wish Rex had been in Children of Earth and Ianto had been in Miracle Day, however :>

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