I just want then to acknowledge that Torchwood are wildly dangerous and mainly inept.
I agree, but therein lies the inconsistency issues. As much as I was intrigued by the premise and (less so) characters, there were waaaayyyy too many WTF moments. It says something that the most consistent and rewarding character was the one who had the most reason to be effed-up (Jack). Owen was too emotional. Gwen was too schizoid. Ianto was too pouty. Tosh was too tentative (though after Jack, the most relatable IMHO).
I think, in all their zeal to be "adult," they lost some focus on the characterization. As a result, going into series two, I can't forgive Gwen just because she's "seen some stuff." I can't forgive Owen for being a petulant queen. I can't forgive Ianto for being a mopey git.
And yet, I still have enough faith in all involved that they'll have recognized the problems, settled down a bit, and righted the ship for '08. It doesn't hurt as well to have Martha Jones on-board (a real adult) for at least a few episodes!
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Date: 2008-01-08 03:35 pm (UTC)I agree, but therein lies the inconsistency issues. As much as I was intrigued by the premise and (less so) characters, there were waaaayyyy too many WTF moments. It says something that the most consistent and rewarding character was the one who had the most reason to be effed-up (Jack). Owen was too emotional. Gwen was too schizoid. Ianto was too pouty. Tosh was too tentative (though after Jack, the most relatable IMHO).
I think, in all their zeal to be "adult," they lost some focus on the characterization. As a result, going into series two, I can't forgive Gwen just because she's "seen some stuff." I can't forgive Owen for being a petulant queen. I can't forgive Ianto for being a mopey git.
And yet, I still have enough faith in all involved that they'll have recognized the problems, settled down a bit, and righted the ship for '08. It doesn't hurt as well to have Martha Jones on-board (a real adult) for at least a few episodes!