I'm trying to sort out if this was my favorite episode because it was just more interesting, or if it was because of the explicit references to the Doctor? I have a feeling it's the latter.
Also, I want clarification on Jack's timeline. I assume it was pre-s1 of TW, post-POTW, but yeah, that 700 years old comment was a bit odd.
I think you're right. That was working so well for Jack until he was ugly and threatened Gwen. BACK OFF JACK. I have no more fondness for you. Also, why did you dump Alonzo? Ten will not be pleased you didn't keep his ~~parting gift.
I'm trying to figure out where this fits in Jacks's timeline too. Was his wrist time jumper thing be working at the end of CoE? Because if so, then maybe he just spent some time postCoE hopping around in time.
Omg the idea of Americans watching and being TOTALLY LOST was the best part for me LOLOLOLOL random alien, immortal Jack, etc etc must'v e been so confusing.
I think the one that makes the most sense is I guess Jack post-being buried alive? I... guess...? I don't really know because I didn't pay much attention to Torchwood canon lol. It seems like it's after s3 of Doctor Who for him given the "fixed point" thing.
YEAH I think "the Blessing" could be a reference to Jack. lol Jack, you would fuck up the world like this.
but I was baffled by Jack being like WELL FUCK YOU TOO NOW THAT I AM MORTAL I DON'T WANNA DIE. What? Since when? What? Hasn't Jack spent the last like 2000 years wishing he could die? Why....?
I expect that Utopia was supposed to cure Jack of his death wish.
Also, when was this meant to take place in Jack's timeline? I assumed it was post-POTW pre-Torcwhood s1, but then he mentions being 700 and uses the expression "fixed point" which you'd think was something he picked up in Utopia. So... okay.
I sort of think this was supposed to be pre Utopia but they threw in the "fixed point" term because...continuity? What continuity. I think the only time Jack was immortal and also in the 1920s, was the first time around. (Other than the time he was buried in a box for 2000 years.)
I just finished watching this episode and WAO! Definitely the best episode yet and shockingly good. I totally squeed at the references to the Doctor and I thought the stuff with Gwen and Jack in the car was great!
My favourite part about this episode though was imagining first-time American audiences sitting there going "...what the fuck?" the entire time.
LMAO I was thinking the same thing - how UTTERLY confused people must be after this especially since so little about Jack's past was mentioned in this "season" so far. I wonder how many people were wondering if they were watching the right show? LOL
The ending was pretty epic and awesome! I love the Esther and Rex figured it out and came to the rescue. Rex's "Next time just ask for help" made me LOL and Esther is becoming pretty bad ass. I like her so whatever fandom!
So confused on timing. And after reading your comments I'm even more confused.
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Also, I want clarification on Jack's timeline. I assume it was pre-s1 of TW, post-POTW, but yeah, that 700 years old comment was a bit odd.
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I am surprised I enjoyed an episode all about Jack so much ngl.
A MAGICAL ISLAND CALLED TORCHWOOD lol what
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IKR. Like it's so just so nonsensical.
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I think the one that makes the most sense is I guess Jack post-being buried alive? I... guess...? I don't really know because I didn't pay much attention to Torchwood canon lol. It seems like it's after s3 of Doctor Who for him given the "fixed point" thing.
YEAH I think "the Blessing" could be a reference to Jack. lol Jack, you would fuck up the world like this.
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I expect that Utopia was supposed to cure Jack of his death wish.
Also, when was this meant to take place in Jack's timeline? I assumed it was post-POTW pre-Torcwhood s1, but then he mentions being 700 and uses the expression "fixed point" which you'd think was something he picked up in Utopia. So... okay.
I sort of think this was supposed to be pre Utopia but they threw in the "fixed point" term because...continuity? What continuity. I think the only time Jack was immortal and also in the 1920s, was the first time around. (Other than the time he was buried in a box for 2000 years.)
Edit: Just saw the twitter post. CONFUSED.
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That's what I assumed during the episode but then I got online and YEAH now I'm more confused than I was before lol.
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I just finished watching this episode and WAO! Definitely the best episode yet and shockingly good. I totally squeed at the references to the Doctor and I thought the stuff with Gwen and Jack in the car was great!
My favourite part about this episode though was imagining first-time American audiences sitting there going "...what the fuck?" the entire time.
LMAO I was thinking the same thing - how UTTERLY confused people must be after this especially since so little about Jack's past was mentioned in this "season" so far. I wonder how many people were wondering if they were watching the right show? LOL
The ending was pretty epic and awesome! I love the Esther and Rex figured it out and came to the rescue. Rex's "Next time just ask for help" made me LOL and Esther is becoming pretty bad ass. I like her so whatever fandom!
So confused on timing. And after reading your comments I'm even more confused.
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