6th July, 2009.
Oh …
My …
Good …
Lord …
I love it when the BBC just HANDS me the source material for a post!!
And, boy, have they done that, tonight. I’m writing this, as the first episode of “Torchwood: Children of Earth” — or “Day One”, as they’re calling it — has finished.
And, my word, I am impressed!
To the point where I’m watching it again!!
The plot’s got me intrigued, it really has; schoolchildren all over the Earth, simultaneously stop … and scream … And, a few scenes further on, in unison, say “We Are Coming” …
The only adult who does this is a mentally ill man called Clement McDonald*.
It seems he has a history; the opening scenes are of Clement as a child, undergoing a seemingly classic alien abduction, with a coach-load of class-mates.
And it looks like he’s got a better sense of smell than Hannibal Lecter …There’s more, too; it looks like this series is also laying on the confrontation between UNIT and Torchwood, as well, unless I’m wrong.
Which I could well be …
Because there also seems to be another government agency at work there, one that’s implicitly tied into Floor 13 of Thames House. And one that’s certainly capable of doing a lot to Captain Jack, and Torchwood itself.
I’m also thinking that families are going to be a running theme with this series; there’s a beautiful scene between Jack and his daughter and grandson, another between Ianto and his sister and her family …
And a bit of good news for Gwen; at least, if it wasn’t for the fact the world seems to be about to be invaded by the mysterious 456, it would be good news.
Families, you’ve got to love them …
I’m thinking several are to be deeply affected …
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Just as an always final point, I’m also going to wish No Idea’s Adrian a Happy Birthday! I’m hoping it goes well for you, and the Team do well, up at the Rising Sun!
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* Who seemingly had a Scottish accent, as a child. Actually, there’s one thing I’d not mind seeing, actually. We know Torchwood One, the base in London, was destroyed at the Battle of Canary Wharf. We know that Torchwood Two is the Cardiff branch. We also know that Torchwood Three has never been shown to us. That’s in Glasgowº. Does Clement McDonald tie in? I’d like to know …
º We have, by now, of course discovered that he doesn’t. I’m still thinking, at this stage, that that’s a shame. But, thanks to the excellent detective work done by Life, The Universe & Combom, that Torchwood Season Four, has been approved …
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