Torchwood: Lovechild of Doctor Who and Monty Python

[amanuensis1]

It's odd how I enjoy Torchwood but don't necessarily think it's that good. Can't really put it into words: it's not the acting (the acting's the best part), it's not the scripts (no real wincers anywhere), it's not the plot (some of 'em are not at all bad for SF television)...I think the pacing is just off in general. Which Doctor Who suffers from as well, many a time.

So I'm done trying to explain Torchwood. Anyone asks me why I like it, I'm going to quote them this Monty Python sketch, from episode 42, and tell them, I like Torchwood 'cos when you get down to it, it's like this made flesh:

"Coming to this cinema soon! The tender compassionate story of one man's love for another man in drag. THRILL! to the excitement of a night emission over Germany. When the pilot, Jennifer, has to choose between his secret love for Louis, the hot-bloodedly bi-sexual navigator and Andy, the rear gunner, who, though quite assertive with girls, tends to take the submissive role in his relationships with men. And sensational Mexican starlet, Rosetta Nixon, plays the head of bomber command, whose passion for sea-birds ends in tragedy. With Ginger, as the half-man, half-woman, parrot whose unnatural instincts brought forbidden love in the aviary. And Roger as Pip, the half-parrot, half-man, half-woman, three-quarter badger, ex-bigamist negro preacher, for whom banjo-playing was very difficult, and he never mastered it although he took several courses and went to banjo college ... er ... and everything ... don't miss it!"

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[violetisblue.livejournal.com]

"With Ginger, as the half-man, half-woman, parrot whose unnatural instincts brought forbidden love in the aviary. And Roger as Pip, the half-parrot, half-man, half-woman, three-quarter badger, ex-bigamist negro preacher, for whom banjo-playing was very difficult, and he never mastered it although he took several courses and went to banjo college...er...and everything..."

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU JUST SPOILED THE NEW S3 TORCHWOOD CASTING LIKE THAT!

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

And WITHOUT AN LJ-CUT. *flaunts*

[violetisblue.livejournal.com]

Your icon reminds me of how much money I'd give to see DW dress up the Master in that Master's red-hands outfit, just the once.

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Who gets to be Torgo? Captain Jack? "I tAke CaRe oF tHe SeX wHiLe ThE mAsTeR Is aWaY..."

[alaana-fair.livejournal.com]

*falls from chair laughing* You are so right!

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

I think Owen has to be Rosetta. ^_^

[thistlerose.livejournal.com]

Yes. *giggle*

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

Can it be bestiality if you're half-parrot, half-man, and half-woman to begin with? :D

[beckaandzac.livejournal.com]

OMG, it's SO TRUE. (I just watched all of series 1 of Torchwood in two days, and came away feeling exactly that way about it, like it was enjoyable, but not good, but not noticeably un-good...)

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

I enjoy it. I mean, I really enjoy it! I just can't say that it's "a great show."

[beckaandzac.livejournal.com]

Well how could you not enjoy it with a half-parrot, half-man, half-woman, three-quarter badger, ex-bigamist negro preacher in the cast?!

[owens-mom.livejournal.com]

yes to all that! LOL

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

*giggles*

[libby-drew.livejournal.com]

I can't believe you posted season three spoilers without putting them behind a cut. YOU'VE RUINED MY WHOLE LIFE!

[amanuensis1.livejournal.com]

STFU, I'm QUEEN OF EVERYTHING.

:D