Torchwood 2x04: Meat

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I enjoyed this one a lot!

In summary, Ianto Jones, how are you so awesome? Because he really, really was in this one, from the smirky little grin in answer to Tosh saying they were all sad and single to his crazy stealth stun gun skills. ♥

Rhys was also great, and I hope this is a sign of more screentime for him in the future. I loved watching him come into the Hub for the first time and getting all excited about other planets, it was so nice to have a bit of optimism about alien life for once! Also, I liked Gwen a lot this time around, even though her dramatics make me a bit crazy, I enjoyed how much they emphasised that Rhys is amazingly important to her, not just as a person but as a symbol of the fact that she still has a life, and hasn't been turned into a clinical Torch!bot or anything. That being said, I thought they were all a bit harsh on themselves with the idea that just because they don't have any meaningful relationships with outsiders they are somehow lesser people - guys, you're quite busy trying to save the world, it's all right!

And oh, Jack. He had a few rather special moments this episode, didn't he? With the alien's inability to die and constant suffering obviously prompting a bit of his own immortality angst, and a huge amount of possessive behaviour over Gwen, pull yourself together, eesh! And also, Ianto is right there, being awesome, like I said.

Overall, a thumbs up from me, and next week's looks really, really super cool. AND THEN. The BBC, in their infinite wisdom, are showing Reset after, and what does that mean?

IT'S MARTHA JONES TIME.

\o/!

Oh, and also - music-sharing types out there, I'm hosting a mixtape meme over here, where there a lots of cool requests for songs on a variety of themes already, so do feel free to stop by!

Comments

[such_heights]

He transcends adjectives with his awesomeness! And a;sldkjas, from the trailer alone it looks like he's got some serious stuff next week, eeep! D: D:

Ehhhh, I don't know, it seems to be a bit weird every time - like, this time, I thought they were playing up Jack sort of pining after Gwen and it not being terribly requited, aside from the obvious Jack factor. Which bothers me a bit, but then that's quite like Jack, to have different kinds of affection for different people at the same time, so. I do feel bad for Ianto, though!

It was the most Welsh thing ever, so so great! And yes, moar Rhys, all the time, plz.

Seriously?? Eeeeeeee!!! Omg, it's like my excitement for Utopia all over again. *flails*

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You might know this already, but I thought I'd tell you just in case. BBC3 and BBChd are showing Reset tonight, right after Adam has aired.

Just thought you might be interested ;)