Torchwood
Here is the complaint I made to the BBC
BBC Complaint
As a fan of a television program, seeing that program take a nasty left turn is always difficult. The "Torchwood: Children of Earth" mini-series was no exception.
Even though a creator has the right to take a series in whatever direction he or she wishes to take it, it is also the right of the viewer to register our opinions with those who ultimately make the decision to either show the finished product or to walk away.
The "Torchwood" I've enjoyed for the past two years died a horrible death Thursday, and, frankly, I don't care to see what next evolution it takes. It is not the hard Sci-Fi I fell in love with, it has none of the characters I find funny or engaging, and (in probably the worst offense) it has a creator who has taken the legitimate frustration of a fanbase, and turned it into a point of derision.
I am aware that the BBC is not responsible for the tone Mr. Russell T. Davies takes in interviews, or when he speaks in public forum. I do feel the need to say that, as a fan, I will no longer be supporting endeavors in which Mr. Davies takes dominant creative control. I include Dr. Who in this, and any future projects Mr. Davies may have.
I was saddened and shocked by the death of the character Ianto Jones. I was dismayed when it was made clear that he would not be resurrected. I was disgusted when I was informed that my criticisms were not only unwelcome, they were invalid, to which I say fine. I will take my support, both as an advocate for the show and as someone with purchasing power, and follow Mr. Davies suggestion and watch Supernatural instead.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Rachel Kitzmann
BBC Complaint
As a fan of a television program, seeing that program take a nasty left turn is always difficult. The "Torchwood: Children of Earth" mini-series was no exception.
Even though a creator has the right to take a series in whatever direction he or she wishes to take it, it is also the right of the viewer to register our opinions with those who ultimately make the decision to either show the finished product or to walk away.
The "Torchwood" I've enjoyed for the past two years died a horrible death Thursday, and, frankly, I don't care to see what next evolution it takes. It is not the hard Sci-Fi I fell in love with, it has none of the characters I find funny or engaging, and (in probably the worst offense) it has a creator who has taken the legitimate frustration of a fanbase, and turned it into a point of derision.
I am aware that the BBC is not responsible for the tone Mr. Russell T. Davies takes in interviews, or when he speaks in public forum. I do feel the need to say that, as a fan, I will no longer be supporting endeavors in which Mr. Davies takes dominant creative control. I include Dr. Who in this, and any future projects Mr. Davies may have.
I was saddened and shocked by the death of the character Ianto Jones. I was dismayed when it was made clear that he would not be resurrected. I was disgusted when I was informed that my criticisms were not only unwelcome, they were invalid, to which I say fine. I will take my support, both as an advocate for the show and as someone with purchasing power, and follow Mr. Davies suggestion and watch Supernatural instead.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Rachel Kitzmann