Torchwood 2006
“Save the Planet (One Alien at a Time)”
What is Torchwood?
Torchwood is a British science fiction television series created by Russell T Davies as a spin-off of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. The show focuses on the exploits of a secret organization, the Torchwood Institute, which investigates unusual, strange, and extraterrestrial phenomena.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 41
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 22, 2006
- Last aired
- Sep 15, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Three, BBC One, BBC Two
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
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At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 572 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 41 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- BBC Three, BBC One, BBC Two
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Overview
Torchwood is a British science fiction television series created by Russell T Davies as a spin-off of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. The show focuses on the exploits of a secret organization, the Torchwood Institute, which investigates unusual, strange, and extraterrestrial phenomena. It originally aired from 2006 to 2011 and was notable for its shift in broadcast channels, moving from BBC Three to BBC Two to BBC One over the course of its run. The series features a core cast including John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Kai Owen, and Gareth David-Lloyd. As the first Doctor Who spin-off commissioned for a full 13-part series, Torchwood expanded the universe of the parent show while maintaining its own distinct identity. The show has since been made available on various streaming platforms, including HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.
Should you watch it?
“A secret organization investigates the strange and extraterrestrial in this British science fiction series.”
- spin-off of Doctor Who
- explores unusual phenomena
- shifted broadcast channels during original airing
Watch it if you enjoy science fiction series centered on secret organizations investigating extraterrestrial activity.
The series features themes involving the investigation of the unusual and extraterrestrial.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Everything Changes Mytharc Oct 22, 2006
- E2 Day One Core Oct 22, 2006
- E3 Ghost Machine Core Oct 29, 2006
- E4 Cyberwoman Core Nov 5, 2006
- E5 Small Worlds Core Nov 12, 2006
- E6 Countrycide Core Nov 19, 2006
- E7 Greeks Bearing Gifts Core Nov 26, 2006
- E8 They Keep Killing Suzie Core Dec 3, 2006
- E9 Random Shoes Core Dec 10, 2006
- E10 Out of Time Core Dec 17, 2006
- E11 Combat Core Dec 24, 2006
- E12 Captain Jack Harkness Mytharc Jan 1, 2007
- E13 End of Days Mytharc Jan 1, 2007
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Mytharc Jan 16, 2008
- E2 Sleeper Core Jan 23, 2008
- E3 To the Last Man Core Jan 30, 2008
- E4 Meat Core Feb 6, 2008
- E5 Adam Core Feb 13, 2008
- E6 Reset Core Feb 13, 2008
- E7 Dead Man Walking Core Feb 20, 2008
- E8 A Day in the Death Core Feb 27, 2008
- E9 Something Borrowed Core Mar 5, 2008
- E10 From Out of the Rain Core Mar 12, 2008
- E11 Adrift Core Mar 19, 2008
- E12 Fragments Mytharc Mar 21, 2008
- E13 Exit Wounds Mytharc Apr 4, 2008
Season 3 · 5 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Day One Mytharc Jul 6, 2009
- E2 Day Two Core Jul 7, 2009
- E3 Day Three Core Jul 8, 2009
- E4 Day Four Mytharc Jul 9, 2009
- E5 Day Five Mytharc Jul 10, 2009
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The New World Mytharc Jul 14, 2011
- E2 Rendition Core Jul 21, 2011
- E3 Dead of Night Core Jul 28, 2011
- E4 Escape to L.A. Core Aug 4, 2011
- E5 The Categories of Life Core Aug 11, 2011
- E6 The Middle Men Mytharc Aug 18, 2011
- E7 Immortal Sins Core Aug 25, 2011
- E8 End of the Road Mytharc Sep 1, 2011
- E9 The Gathering Mytharc Sep 8, 2011
- E10 The Blood Line Mytharc Sep 15, 2011
Frequently asked questions
What is Torchwood?
It is a British science fiction television series about a secret organization that investigates the strange and extraterrestrial.
Who created the show?
The series was created by Russell T Davies.
Is it related to Doctor Who?
Yes, it is a spin-off of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who.
When did the show air?
The show aired from 2006 to 2011.
Where can I watch it?
The series is available to watch on various streaming platforms.
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