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| Torchwood: Complete BBC Series 2 Box Set (2008) [2007] | ![Torchwood: Complete BBC Series 2 Box Set (2008) [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41rjltTcM2L._SL160_.jpg)
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| Actors: John Barrowman, Gareth David-lloyd, Eve Myles, Naoko Mori, Burn Gorman
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £49.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 690
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running Time: 650 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 1.2
EAN: 5014503261825
ASIN: B00143XCOS
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: June 30, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 Getting better, but could be so much better!! July 5, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Gwen is still annoying but is cutting out the constant yelling of "JAAACCCK" which is a major improvement.
Like Series 1, the constant sexual innuendo does start to get boring after a while. At times it appears that the references and indeed the adult-themes are forced into the story at the expense of the overall plot; for example, does anyone really get the "bloke-on-bloke" action in the first episode?
Anyway, this is still enjoyable and worth a purchase.
Looking forward to the 3rd series - anyone taking bets on Martha Jones and Mickey Smith joining Torchwood?
 Why so much Gwen??? July 2, 2008
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
Is it just me or is it that sooooo much of Torchwood is about Gwen??? Is it wrong to hate her for this???
Anyway, rant over. This was a truly wicked series (Even better than the first). Clever, Fast, Emotional, Tense, Exciting, Sexy, Sad, Funny. What more can you ask for??
In my opinion, I would ask for more on Ianto. He is my favourite character, with so much potentional, and yet he is mainly ignored!!
More Ianto and Jack too. They make a cute couple. Go away Gwen, you have Rhys!!!!
Anyway, second rant over.
Long Live Torchwood
Jack & Ianto forever!!!
This review is for the actual dvd content July 1, 2008
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
The second series of Torchwood marks a distinct improvement on the rather patchy first series. I won't go into plot details as other reviewers have already done that. Instead I will concentrate on the dvd set itself. The packaging is rather cheap looking and is made from cardboard with an awful red cover with just the Torchwood logo on it. The main let down for me is there are no audio commentary tracks on any of the episodes. One of the highlights of the first series dvd set was the highly entertaining commentary tracks by cast and crew. Why BBC dvd havn't included them on this release is beyond me. What you do get is some deleated scenes (always welcome), out-takes, a Captain Jack doccumentary and the Torchwood Declassified (regretfully the cut down versions). So all in all a pritty good dvd set episode wise but not the most exciting extras ever. Oh, and don't let the garish packaging put you off either.
Definitely getting better June 30, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I remember reviewing the first series of Torchwood, it managed to deal with some great concepts, but it often felt as though it was trying to be distance itself from it's Doctor Who cousin by being overly adult and it seemed a bit obvious. I dithered between three and four stars, but decided on four seeing as despite it's flaws, it made a very good impression.
I've got a similar problem with Series 2. I'd love to give it 4.5 stars but that's not possible on Amazon...
...This time round the series felt much tighter - the characters were established and there were nowhere near as many `all-too-convenient' plots slipped into episodes. Yes, it was adult orientated - but it didn't feel like it was desperately attempting it, it was more natural. The programme has `discovered itself' and as a viewer you accept that this is as much fantasy as science fiction - everyone in Cardiff seems to know that Torchwood exists, all you have to do is claim you're from Torchwood to take over a building!
I'm not going to give synopses of each episode, but I did get worried at one point that they'd introduced the Tosh-Owen situation a bit quick, and that it was one of the convenient plot devices for an episode. Thankfully this was a story-arc which spanned the series and ultimately led to a fantastic finale. In fact, the "because it's breaking my heart" comment really tugged on the heartstrings. I can imagine I wasn't the only one stifling back a tear at the series conclusion.
We had a familiar face with Martha Jones, her character managed to fit in well with the series without losing the almost childlike innocence of this Doctor Who family-viewing-time favourite. For series two, the main link-in with Doctor Who isn't the arrival of Martha Jones, it's the fantastic Murray Gold score which regularly has moments of "that sounds familiar"!
A notable mention must go to Richard Briers; familiar to us all as a comedy actor, but his portrayal of the dying man in episode 8 was very moving.
In a nutshell: Some episodes were serious, some were bordering on slapstick (episode "Something Borrowed") - but it didn't feel disjointed like series 1. Rhys didn't feel like a periphery character anymore, I'm sure I'm not alone in saying that he's become my favourite character. The flash directing style which many found annoying in the first series remains - I however love the directing, it gives the series a cutting edge modern feel. A good yarn and by the end of the series you genuinely cared about the characters - which is important when you have a finale which relies on the emotional investment of the viewer.
Torchwood ~ Breaking through the rift June 26, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Torchwood has been a breath of fresh air since it first hit out screens back in 2006. Series 2 has proven that it's got what it takes to compete with the other sci-fi shows out there. To be honest, I'm now more into Torchwood than Doctor Who...it's got a unique element that keeps drawing me back to watch more. Series 1 was just superb and now with the 2nd series has done that and a whole lot more.
This time it's upped the anti. This 2nd series definitely has a kick to it! Lots of wonderful guest stars, fabulous CGI and twists and tuns that will take your breath away...
The acting from all of the cast is just astounding. They work really hard to bring us such amazing television and of course...this series would not be so without the legend that is...Russell T Davies. I salute you Sir! Series 2 has a lot of relationship developments and quite a lot of tension going on between Jack and Gwen. This series brings us an alien pregnancy, a wedding and a look at Jack's past on the Boeshane peninsular. The ending is so sad it left me in tears. I shall not spoil it for those who have not seen the series yet but it will blow you away.
I cannot wait for series 3 which starts filming in August 2008!
This DVD boxset is well worth buying for any Torchwood fan. It's a must have item this summer!
Also ~ John Barrowman is very sexy and is worth watching anyway...
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