Torchwood (2006)
A brisk, gritty team investigates strange extraterrestrial events with darkly comic and suspenseful results.
The exploits of a team of people whose job is to investigate the unusual, the strange and the extraterrestrial.
How intense is Torchwood?
Torchwood is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What Torchwood feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Torchwood
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Torchwood for you?
Is Torchwood scary?
Yes, properly. Torchwood is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Torchwood gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Torchwood sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Torchwood OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Torchwood?
Episodes run about 45m.
Where can I stream Torchwood?
Torchwood is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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