Torchwood 2x02: Sleeper

[such_heights]

Yay! I enjoyed this one lots, too. Though I am possibly very easily pleased, I thought this had a good concept and lots of nice character moments.

I liked the whodunnit feel of the first bit, from Jack trying to hustle the police officer out of the crime scene to Gwen and Owen hanging out in the hospital. Gwen & Owen in general were lovely together this week, now I remember why I sort of shipped them all that time ago! Owen has been much more likeable recently, too.

On that note, actually, I think what I'm particularly enjoying about this series so far is that at the core, the team is happy, reasonably functional, and enjoy each others' company, in pretty sharp contrast to last series, especially towards the end. This is Torchwood, mind you, so it's not going to last, but I suspect that having this togetherness about them now will make all the future angst actually more effective. And I always like programmes where you enjoy watching the characters enjoying themselves, more fun viewing in my opinion.

Did anyone else have a major Supernatural moment with the lights flickering in the hospital? All the EMF references, actually. Where are some Winchesters when you need them? I now really want that crossover, by the by. *eyes flist*

Gwen was lovely in this episode, they really showed just what she's good at here. And even a couple of nice one-liners! Poor Beth, who really was a great one-off character, I liked her a lot.

Yay for Tosh, who looking seriously hot stuff and was even allowed some personality, hoorah! I can't wait for moar Tosh next week, that should be awesome. Oh, and there is going to be that Owen/Tosh/Ianto out there, yes?

But gosh, Ianto 2.0 is quite something, isn't he? I think I need a couple more episodes to quite work out where he's at now, but seeing him happy is a glorious thing.

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[prettyquotable.livejournal.com]

Tosh was looking FIIIIIIIIIINE. Loving that high-waisted skirt thing and the HEELS. Yes please.

On that note, actually, I think what I'm particularly enjoying about this series so far is that at the core, the team is happy, reasonably functional, and enjoy each others' company, in pretty sharp contrast to last series, especially towards the end.

Oh yes! That's totally it. I LOVE THEM ALL SO HARD RIGHT NOW.

[such_heights]

Mmhmm! Love the glasses, too.

Aren't they the best? I love it, because I want to watch this show and kinda (well, ok, a lot) want to actually be a member of Torchwood, hee. Still, Ianto's little missions are an admirable substitute!

[onehundredmoons.livejournal.com]

1. Tosh is totally hot and possibly the most under-appreciated beauty on the show. I <3 her.

2. It is awfully nice that the team is largely happy! However, I wonder how long this will last, too!

3. I sort of shipped G/O too in the ep. 4-7 range too (in spite of really liking Rhys a whole lot, which is I think the dynamic the writers were going for... sympathy towards all). It was quite nice to see them working nicely. They seem to have worked out their little issues!

4. Next week... can't wait!

[such_heights]

1. And that's the sad truth. She's so great!

2. I hope that even if there is angst there'll be a more togethery feel to keep them from collapsing, you know?

3. Yes, yes that's exactly how I felt as well. And then they jointly managed to turn me right off, heh.

4. Eeee! :D

[nekare.livejournal.com]

I... I'm starting to sooooort of like Owen. I DON'T KNOW. I hated him with a passion all though last season and hated J/O like a burning thing (and still do), but Owen... Owen is starting to get tolerable. *SHOCK GASP*

But yeah, they really do have that friendly vibe about them now - Owen conning Gwen into paying her own coffee, Ianto joking about the mind probe AND Jack's manners in bed and all that jazz - me likes. Quite a lot.

I am SO SO excited for Tosh's new boyfriend though. The whole episode, actually, looks sort of amazing. Here's hoping. *crosses fingers*

[such_heights]

Good heavens! I liked him at the beginning, mostly speaking, but he is definitely on top form right now.

Here's hoping indeed! They're good with wars and time shifts and things, though, so I think we won't be disappointed. Yay!

[ladygrey-lj.livejournal.com]

I thought this was one of the least good Torchwood episodes so far. I had missed the first half hour yesterday night so I had to download it today and it felt kind of messy and made me go FTW more than I generally like, even with Torchwood. But that's the plot, I agree with what you say about the characters. I hope Ianto isn't going to become the cutie in the background with the funny oneliners, he's so much more than that.

[such_heights]

I don't know, compared to things like Small Worlds last series, I felt oddly compelled even when it really didn't make any sense! And yes, oh goodness I really hope they don't do that. Looks like he's got Forthcoming Angst, though, so I'm sure it won't last.

[liseuse.livejournal.com]

I loved Beth and was all "eeeeep"-y when she died. Much sadness. I don't care that it was for the greater good and all that, I thought she was lovely.

Oh!Ianto! His snark and suit, and just oh! I like this new Ianto, past the mourning stage and into the having a bit of fun bit. It'll all come crashing down, because as you say this is Torchwood, but it's nice to see even for a little bit.

And yes, omg with the hott Tosh! I like the high waisted skirt and heels combo. V. Sexy and I'm glad to see that she'll get a Tosh Episode next week. Though, I would have liked it if they'd followed through the Tosh as a lesbian storyline. Perhaps later on.

[such_heights]

I know! They did quite a good job of having me think she wasn't actually going to die, for a while anywya.

It is, and now we actually get contrast rather than unremitting woe, hurrah.

Mmm, yes yes. And I'm sure that'll come back, but I'm glad that it looks like she's getting some action in any case!

[krabapple.livejournal.com]

Hi, I just wanted to let you know I'm snagging the download and to thank you for the uploading and generous sharing! :)

[such_heights]

You're welcome - enjoy! :)

[fiona-fawkes.livejournal.com]

SQUEE!!!!! *takes and runs*

Thank you thank you thank you.

[such_heights]

You're most welcome!

[calzamante.livejournal.com]

Can I ask an ENORMOUS favour? I am going on holiday for a fortnight on Monday, and am having palpitations at the thought of missing TWO TORCHWOODS! *gasps* As you generously uploaded this episode, I was wondering if you would be so kind as to upload the next two, and maybe link me to them here (http://blackmoonruby.livejournal.com/380211.html)? I would be so very, very grateful...

[such_heights]

That is too horrible a thought to be borne! Of course, I'm sure I'll be uploading them anyway, especially to help a fellow fan in need! :)

[sunnyrea.livejournal.com]

Seriously, finally watched it tonight. Ianto just got all the funniest and best lines in this episode. I was dying! And I liked Owen tons. I was a tad annoyed with Gwen being all 'everyone deserves a chance to live no matter the circumstance' and was on Jack's side of 'yeah, we'll have to kill her eventually' But oh, wonderful episode, so nice to see them happy for a bit!

[such_heights]

Isn't it just? I really hope they stay like this just for a little while longer.

[sunnyrea.livejournal.com]

Oh definitely! They all deserve some happiness for a bit since we know it is certainly not going to last

[fairlilith.livejournal.com]

Probably a zillion years behind everyone else but will still mention the following bits:

* Yes, Ianto. Hm. I hope they are not turning him into a comic relief character. He had nine (yes, I counted them) funny oneliners in this episode. Mind you, I didn't like him all wangsty as in Cyberwoman wangsty and he cracks me up every time, but I don't want to see him turn Gimli in LOTR2 and 3, if you know what I mean.

* Tosh looked fantastic. That pencil skirt! The slightly pink shirt! You've got to have virtually no hips to pull that off, but somehow she pulls it off anyway.

* Loved Gwen, still confused about the Jack/Gwen plotline that seems to come out of nowhere, though. Or was I blind during the first series?

* And you're absolutely right about the "things can't stay quiet and peaceful forever at Torchwood". Imagine Ianto and Gwen having a cat fight over Jack, who will win?