In truth, I’m not really sure what to say about Day 5, as I’m still a bit shell-shocked.
It was brilliant though, no doubt about that. Even at its best, I don’t think anyone could’ve predicted exactly how good Torchwood could be. Children of Earth has been a standout piece of television, and people will be talking about it for a long while to come.
It was harrowing viewing. With the Government stealing away people’s children, Frobisher’s fate, and ultimately Jack’s hard choice to save everyone, it was difficult to feel comfortable watching. Gone was the safe, cosy world of Torchwood. There were no punch-the-air moments here. The human race may have been ultimately saved, but the price was heavy. Frankly, if this was the last Torchwood ever, it’d be a heckuva high to go out on (its unlikely though. After how well this has done, I can’t see the Beeb not making a fourth season). It was outstanding work from all involved, and after the last few Doctor Who’s being more of a romp, Russell T Davies reminded us just how good a writer he can be.
Presuming Jack does turn up in Tennant’s finale episodes, I wonder how they’ll address Jack having left Earth. Or will the finale allow them to write around the events of Torchwood?
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