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
- Updated
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Everything Changes Oct 22, 2006
- E2 Day One Oct 22, 2006
- E3 Ghost Machine Oct 29, 2006
- E4 Cyberwoman Nov 5, 2006
- E5 Small Worlds Nov 12, 2006
- E6 Countrycide Nov 19, 2006
- E7 Greeks Bearing Gifts Nov 26, 2006
- E8 They Keep Killing Suzie Dec 3, 2006
- E9 Random Shoes Dec 10, 2006
- E10 Out of Time Dec 17, 2006
- E11 Combat Dec 24, 2006
- E12 Captain Jack Harkness Jan 1, 2007
- E13 End of Days Jan 1, 2007
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Jan 16, 2008
- E2 Sleeper Jan 23, 2008
- E3 To the Last Man Jan 30, 2008
- E4 Meat Feb 6, 2008
- E5 Adam Feb 13, 2008
- E6 Reset Feb 13, 2008
- E7 Dead Man Walking Feb 20, 2008
- E8 A Day in the Death Feb 27, 2008
- E9 Something Borrowed Mar 5, 2008
- E10 From Out of the Rain Mar 12, 2008
- E11 Adrift Mar 19, 2008
- E12 Fragments Mar 21, 2008
- E13 Exit Wounds Apr 4, 2008
Season 3 · 5 episodes
- E1 Day One Jul 6, 2009
- E2 Day Two Jul 7, 2009
- E3 Day Three Jul 8, 2009
- E4 Day Four Jul 9, 2009
- E5 Day Five Jul 10, 2009
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 The New World Jul 14, 2011
- E2 Rendition Jul 21, 2011
- E3 Dead of Night Jul 28, 2011
- E4 Escape to L.A. Aug 4, 2011
- E5 The Categories of Life Aug 11, 2011
- E6 The Middle Men Aug 18, 2011
- E7 Immortal Sins Aug 25, 2011
- E8 End of the Road Sep 1, 2011
- E9 The Gathering Sep 8, 2011
- E10 The Blood Line 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.