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Torchwood S2 02 Sleeper Review

Jan 24, 2008 11:34

James Moran's freshman TV script is an outstanding piece of work.

Sleeper starts with an opening out of a better X-Files episode that sent shivers down my spine. A couple wake to find their apartment being robbed, the robbers turn on them, there's nothing they can do, no time for help to arrive, and -- something happens. I had the exact same ( Read more... )

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crabby_lioness January 24 2008, 19:31:52 UTC

I liked your commentary. I'm still processing the episode, because for some reason I had a REALLY hard time with the violence (I'm kind of squimish)so I can't really say I liked it. Yet.

I'm squeamish, but I thouhgt the violence really drove home the point of the fate awaiting Beth and the world.

I kept hoping we'd get more of an insight as to why Jack was so mean to Beth. Like maybe that race is the reason he lost 'Grey'.

I didn't think Jack was mean to Beth. He was blunt and intimidating, but no more so than he thought he had to be under the circumstances. I mean, he didn't threaten her husband or anything.

Ianto was AWESOME in this episode

He sure was! XD

I just started reading in this fandom... anonymous January 24 2008, 19:41:30 UTC

And it really bothers me how Jack is viewed by many as some kind of idealized knight-saviour. Everyone plays lip service to his mission, but they all want him to do it without hurting anyone and rescuing everyone and keeping everyone safe. AIN'T. GONNA. HAPPEN. Not only is his personality much darker and complex, but the task he's set himself -- keeping humanity safe until it grows up -- doesn't leave much space for gentleness when it's hitting the fan.

Re: I just started reading in this fandom... crabby_lioness January 24 2008, 19:47:31 UTC

I agree. The reason I loathe most action heroes and completely adore Jack Harkness is that unlike the rest of the breed Jack is gentle whenever he has the chance to be. That said, sometimes there isn't really a chance to be.

Re: I just started reading in this fandom... haunter_uk January 24 2008, 22:21:27 UTC

I think it's more accurate to say that Captain Jack Harkness takes care to be as gentle as he thinks he can be, and he's constantly reassessing how gentle he can be.

...Although seemingly 'as gentle as he can be' doesn't apply to games. And it shouldn't. They're less fun that way.

Re: I just started reading in this fandom... crabby_lioness January 25 2008, 03:31:43 UTC

I couldn't comment on Jack's bedroom manners.

Ianto, could you come over here a minute? ;)

haunter_uk January 24 2008, 22:22:26 UTC

I'm squeamish in real life, but I seem to like my fantasy violent.

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