Today's column previews season two of
"Torchwood" -- which, based on the first two episodes, I consider a vast improvement on season one:
Captain Jack finally shows up for the second season of "Torchwood," and the show is much better for it.
In the most literal sense, Jack was present for the first season of "Torchwood," an "X-Files"-tinged spin-off of "Doctor Who" about a British government agency that deals with extraterrestrial sightings. But though Jack was still played by John Barrowman, he bore little resemblance to the character who had been on "Doctor Who" - a charming, supremely well-adjusted, omnisexual time traveler and all-around swell guy - and instead became a tortured, angsty bore.
Jack wouldn't be the first character to get an ill-advised spin-off makeover - see also the neutering of Addison Montgomery as she went from "Grey's Anatomy" fifth wheel to "Private Practice" heroine - nor will he be the last. But he may be one of the few who get to recover.
To read the full thing,
click here. I'll try to do a brief post tomorrow night more specific to the premiere. Given the presence of James Marsters, I suspect people are gonna want to talk about it.
Today's column previews season two of "Torchwood" -- which, based on the first two episodes, I consider a vast improvement on season one:
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