BBC sci-fi drama "Doctor Who" spin-off drama "Torchwood"

Larue 2022-01-10 08:01:33

The BBC sci-fi drama "

Doctor Who " launched a derivative drama The British BBC 2005 remake of the old drama "Doctor Who" was well received, and the derivative drama "Torchwood" of "Doctor Who" was also launched in 2006.

"Doctor Who" is a long-term science fiction series broadcast by British BBC television from 1963 to 1989. For this upcoming "Torchwood", all the stories will revolve around the character Captain Jack who appeared in the first episode of the new version of "Doctor Who". Sharp-eyed audiences can find that the titles of the two dramas are completely composed of the same letters, but in a different order.

"It's black, wild, and sexy," said screenwriter Russel Davies. "It is both a delusional horror film and a light-hearted humor. But unlike "Doctor Who", it will be one A sci-fi drama series mainly for adult audiences. From the inside of the human body to outer space, from the shuttle on the timeline to extraterrestrial technology... it will have all the sci-fi scenes you can imagine. "

Main role:

Now" Torchwood Group "The captain is Captain Jack, a young man with a mysterious background [John Barrowman]. He is agile and sexy, but he is very responsible and has a sense of urgency. He knew that no matter what they found, it was invaluable to human survival. He believes that the weakness of human beings has been exposed, and the day that threatens the survival of mankind is not far away... (It is worth noting that the person in the play is a bisexual in "Doctor Who", but not much in this play. Said.)

IANTO JONES is a polite, efficient, calm and calm investigator, but hidden under the outside is the pain and darkness that is not easy to be noticed. OWEN HARPER is arrogant and unreasonable, simple-minded, and unprincipled, but he is a genius. He can understand the truth and prove all relevant theories at any time. He is also a team doctor.

There are three heroines: GWEN COOPER is passionate and bold. She is an outsider. She came to Torchwood for the first time out of curiosity about the truth. As a result, she trapped herself in this strange but exciting world. . SUZIE COSTELLO is the deputy captain of the Torchwood team and a hardware expert. She is responsible for observing and researching every piece of alien equipment acquired by Torchwood. TOSHIKO SATO is a brilliant computer expert, but also a sharp and mean woman. She applied her technology to all aspects, almost inseparable. However, his private life outside of work is quite confidential.

Synopsis:

"Torchwood" mainly tells the adventure story of a group of investigators who use alien technology to solve criminal cases, not only humans, but also aliens...The protagonists of the story are all from "Torchwood Research Institute" member. In 1879, Queen Victoria decided to establish this institution after the invasion of extraterrestrial civilization in Britain. Deep underground in Cardiff Bay, the unknown "Torchwood Research Institute" is quietly operating. A large number of alien objects are stored here, as well as some aliens emerging from the "cracks". Although this crack cannot be noticed by the naked eye, it is a huge crack in the dimension of real space. For a century, the "Torchwood Research Institute" has been the Earth's first line of defense against alien invasions, and the members of the "Torchwood Group" have held on to any possible threats for mankind. As the stars shift, the new generation of members of the "Torchwood Group" has grown up again. In addition to exploring the unknown every day, they are still ordinary people, and they still have life troubles that ordinary people encounter every day.

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Torchwood quotes

  • Captain Jack Harkness: [voiceover during first season opening] Torchwood: outside the government, beyond the police. Tracking down alien life on Earth, arming the human race against the future. The twenty-first century is when everything changes. And you gotta be ready.

  • Captain Jack Harkness: [voiceover during second season opening] Torchwood: outside the government, beyond the police. Fighting for the future on behalf of the human race. The 21st Century is when everything changes -- and Torchwood is ready.

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