Review: Torchwood S2 09 Something Borrowed

[crabby_lioness]

Now that was a Proper Superhero Wedding. How come Torchwood feels so much more like a well-done superhero comic book than Heroes?

(Probably because Torchwood doesn't take itself too seriously and keeps the angst to a manageable level.)

Bride in Peril - check.  Major Bad Guys Crash the Wedding - check.  Good Guys Counter-Crash the Wedding - check.

Comments

[crabby_lioness]

Thank you for reading. :)

[candesgirl]

Well said. I can't wait to see Part 2!

This is truly the first episode where I have liked Gwen as a character all the way through. She has had bits and pieces that have endeared her to me, but in this episode I adored her. And I have never loved Rhys more!

Jack is definitely clingy, and I think like you said, rightfully so. I think the team does well with it. He reminds me of a petulant child at times, but it is one of the many reasons I identify with his character. I like all his imperfections.

I think I might in the minority, but I really enjoyed the Janto moments in this episode. I have seen a lot of bashing on LJ and the like over it. I don't think I have seen any other episode get so scrutinized by the fangirls, myself included. But like I said, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought it was funny, touching, sad and amusing all in one.

[crabby_lioness]

There seems to be a vocal minority who dislike this episode.

Love your icon!

[fajrdrako]

Enjoyed your comments very much, and agree with most of them. Look forward to the "Ianto as stepmother" analysis.

I particularly agree with the "superheroes done right" assessment. They do it with such verve, and such a sense of fun.

Jack, Owen, and later Rhys think this is a very bad idea, but Gwen throws screaming fits to get her way. I would put that down to nerves and pregnancy hormones, but this is Gwen we're talking about.

This is Gwen with both wedding nerves and pregnancy hormones together - or maybe Gwen with wedding hormones and pregnancy nerves. In any case, it's a force of unstoppable might. Jack once stopped an advancing Dalek army. But Gwen in full stubbornness? I don't think so!

[crabby_lioness]

I like my superheroes with a whole lot of fun and a side order of angst, not the other way around.

[fajrdrako]

It depends on the superhero, and the style of the writer - but I seem to like Torchwood best when it balances a juggling act of fun, frivolity, angst and darkness like balls twirling around each other in the air. Too much of any one aspect bogs it down.

[1flying_wonder]

Great review! Thanks for seeing this ep for what it was intended and nothing more.

Bride in Peril - check. Major Bad Guys Crash the Wedding - check. Good Guys Counter-Crash the Wedding - check. Secret Identities Revealed to Unsuspecting Family Member(s) - check. "Stop the Wedding!" - check. Family Member(s) Held Hostage - check. Cataclysmic Brawl in the Aisle - close enough. Least Powerful Guy Saves the Bride - check. Bonus Points for Life-Threatening Pregnancy. Double Bonus Points for Life-Threatening Alien Pregnancy. Sitcom Bonus Points for Feuding Mothers-in-Law and Obnoxious Best Man. Classical Bonus Points for Unwed Mother Going Into Labor in the Stables.

True Loves Conquers All - Check and Mate.

You win at life! Looking forward to the next part.

[crabby_lioness]

Thank you!

[peg22]

very much love this and agree, especially with the Jack and Gwen. I have always thought that Gwen held something normal and human for Jack.
And am really happy they have brought Rhys into the fold.
Great analysis and waiting for the next!

[crabby_lioness]

Thank you!