Rate & Discuss: Rendition

July 16th, 2011
Warning! This article and its comments may contain spoilers...

As the Torchwood team is reunited, Jack realises he’s the most vulnerable man on Earth, as a flight to the US becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Now we’re back together, together, I wanna show you, that Miracle Day is oh so true…

Jack and Gwen have been reunited, and for the old friends it was business as usual in the latest episode, as the new series continued and the human race tried to make sense of the recent worldwide phenomenon. Were they any closer to much needed answers?

As the only two remaining members of the Torchwood team were summoned to the US, Jack was out for an answer of his own, one to explain his new found vulnerability, and Gwen realised you can never leave Torchwood behind, but is that a blessing or a curse?

What did you think of episode two of Miracle Day? Are you fascinated by where the story is going, or can you not help but feel bored? Rate and discuss the latest episode below…

This discussion won’t be monitored for spoilers, so please don’t read any of the comments if you haven’t seen the episode yet. As soon as you have, feel free to let us know your thoughts – and don’t forget to rate the episode too!

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8 comments on this article
  1. TE
    July 16th, 2011 at 11.36am | #1

    Another fantastic episode! The first few minutes alone are brilliant but I really can’t stand another second of Jilly Kitzinger. I was actually siding with Oswald in that scene in the lift. Looking forward to Dead of Night!

  2. Ellen
    July 16th, 2011 at 9.05pm | #2

    But this episode hasnt been aired yet!! has it? btw i live in the UK

  3. cybergirl
    July 17th, 2011 at 6.39am | #3

    I thought it was another great episode,loved the end really made me laugh,she deserved it!!

  4. e.p
    July 17th, 2011 at 6.48am | #4

    Loved it, loved the ending, I LOVE Gwen when she’s furious because she has the most fantastic one-liners. Towards the end of the episode I started coming around to Rex (I thought he was way too arrogant before), and I think Jilly Kitzinger is annoying but I can’t figure out if she’s a “good guy” or “bad guy” yet. (Don’t tell me! “Spoilers” ;) )

    Basically, I won’t say anything else because it’s not out in the UK yet, but my only complaint is too much CIA and not enough TW! Hopefully this changes in future episodes! :)
    It may be a bit Americanized, there’s no denying that (and what do you expect) but it still has the adrenaline pumping Torchwood feel and I LOVE IT!
    It’s SO good to have TW back! heehee :)

  5. Adam
    July 17th, 2011 at 8.55pm | #5

    It feels like they are still trying to introduce the characters in this episode and that seems to be holding up the plot a little bit. Though, the fact it is not progressing that fast could be good in the long run as we can get a good feel for the new characters. The plane scenes did feel a bit dragged out but it got going once Jack got poisoned. Gwen really shone throughout this episode and had some great lines. In the first episode I wasn’t that sure on Oswalds character really but I think he was great in this episode. I really felt sorry for him when he broke down on the interview. The scenes in the Medical conference were great but I think they were a little bit too short and could have done with a bit more focus. I’d rate this episode 7/10 as I don’t think it was quite as good as last weeks. I’m hoping that next weeks picks up some pace!

  6. Grace
    July 18th, 2011 at 6.27pm | #6

    After reading a shameful amount of reviews for and against Americanized Torchwood, I realize where the problem is. Gwen, poor Welsh woman, is the only true overseas character from Torchwood left. (Jack’s American or an ex-time agent if you want to be technical.) Yes we miss the back and forth small town feel the show had in Cardiff with its Rift and its weevils. But most of all we miss the friendships the little band of plucky fighters had.

    Since they’ve Americanized the show it feels more like “every man for himself” and “trust no one” which seems to be the mantra for every supposedly great show we have in the States. And to keep it interesting we blow up a few things. Why, because otherwise even the most beloved show won’t get invited back next year.

    But that being said, we have what we have. We can either enjoy the new Torchwood or we can learn to live without it because incase you all forgot, BBC is slowly slicing away at the whole Doctor Who franchise. And everyone of you that’s depressed about Torchwood not being what it used to be need to remember that it was almost not at all.

  7. TE
    July 18th, 2011 at 7.26pm | #7

    @Grace
    I think that’s where the problem lies. Those who dislike American Torchwood would’ve preferred the series to have ended with Children of Earth rather than continue as it is. Personally, I think it is still a fantastic show despite the few flaws it’s gained through its new home.

  8. phibermon
    July 19th, 2011 at 12.55am | #8

    I personally feel that the volume of flaws torchwood has gained are far more than a ‘few’. Barrowman and Myles are utterly *fantastic* as always but that certain edge of UK humor and character interaction has been replaced with the typical american ’spell it all out’ approach. Subtle, Implied themes have been evacuated from the program for.. well, you know which audience.

    I’d of done a Victorian Torchwood personally (with Gwen and Jack thrown back in time perhaps). That would of allowed lots of interesting plot options tying in with historic events, people etc the writers could of had a lot of fun with it. Now they’re stuck playing the ratings game in the US. Expect explosions, cameos and cancellation.

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