Torchwood really is a bit awful, isn't it? Such a shame. And there was such potential, woe! I haven't seen the latest one, but it is - according to my Classics teacher who is somehow even more crazy and fannish than me - a complete rip-off in every way of a BTVS episode called 'Earshot', but ten times worse, and with added gratuitous lesbianism. (Though, having said that, pretty much every Torchwood rips off something, and with a distinct lack of skill. HONESTLY.)
Yeah. I always read your Torchwood review posts, and I'm always left thinking "Man, Riona needs to start, watching BTVS, like, now." And so this is why, henceforth, it is my new evil mission to get you fannish about it. And given my track record, I will SUCCEED, AND GO ON TO GAIN COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR BRAIN. Erm, hopefully. BUT YES, seriously, even if you are not impressed so far, you will be. Because in spite of the cheesiness and the slight rubbishness (which TW has anyway) it is THREE BILLION TIMES MORE BRILLIANT and has the rather vital element which Torchwood lacks... but I can't quite seem to place. It's just not loveable, I think? I don't particularly care for the characters (even Jack OMG SORROW) and there is no way in hell I could obsess about it. It doesn't suck you in like other shows do. Alas. They should have hired the Life On Mars writers to do it, or something. Talking of which omg series two in January FLAIL!
LA LA LA OK I AM BLABBERING. But yes. You are now fully aware of my diabolical scheming. Also? Five Times House Actually Paid Wilson A Compliment, With Or Without The Intention Of Doing So.
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Torchwood really is a bit awful, isn't it? Such a shame. And there was such potential, woe! I haven't seen the latest one, but it is - according to my Classics teacher who is somehow even more crazy and fannish than me - a complete rip-off in every way of a BTVS episode called 'Earshot', but ten times worse, and with added gratuitous lesbianism. (Though, having said that, pretty much every Torchwood rips off something, and with a distinct lack of skill. HONESTLY.)
Yeah. I always read your Torchwood review posts, and I'm always left thinking "Man, Riona needs to start, watching BTVS, like, now." And so this is why, henceforth, it is my new evil mission to get you fannish about it. And given my track record, I will SUCCEED, AND GO ON TO GAIN COMPLETE CONTROL OF YOUR BRAIN. Erm, hopefully. BUT YES, seriously, even if you are not impressed so far, you will be. Because in spite of the cheesiness and the slight rubbishness (which TW has anyway) it is THREE BILLION TIMES MORE BRILLIANT and has the rather vital element which Torchwood lacks... but I can't quite seem to place. It's just not loveable, I think? I don't particularly care for the characters (even Jack OMG SORROW) and there is no way in hell I could obsess about it. It doesn't suck you in like other shows do. Alas. They should have hired the Life On Mars writers to do it, or something. Talking of which omg series two in January FLAIL!
LA LA LA OK I AM BLABBERING. But yes. You are now fully aware of my diabolical scheming. Also? Five Times House Actually Paid Wilson A Compliment, With Or Without The Intention Of Doing So.