Torchwood Season Four Confirmed?
Published on August 22, 2009 by Craig Sharp · View Comments
This year’s five day event, “Torchwood: Children of Earth” was such a monumental success that I was left speechless when it seemed the future of the franchise was uncertain. At the time, John Barrowman (Jack Harkness), Eve Myles (Gwen Cooper) and even Torchwood creator Russell T. Davies seemed clueless as to whether or not the BBC would commission a fourth series of the show.
But finally Torchwood fans and WHOvians alike can breath a sigh of relief – as it seems that Torchwood Season 4 may finally be confirmed! Russell T. Davies broke the news exclusively to Torchwood Magazine, saying:
“I could write you scene one of series four right now. I know exactly how to pick it up. I’ve got a shape in mind, and I’ve got stories. I know where you’d find Gwen and Rhys, and their baby, and Jack, and I know how you’d go forward with a new form of Torchwood.”
While Davies is still uncertain what shape the series will take – another mini series or a full on 13-episode season, he seems very confident indeed that he knows which direction Torchwood will take. It’s his final sentence from that quote that stands out – “A new form of Torchwood,” I’d say we’re looking at a brand new team!
Of course it’d be difficult to carry on without a new team, the deaths of Owen and Tosh in season 2, and the controversial death of Ianto in Children of Earth has left the Torchwood agents a little thin on the ground!
**UPDATE** Russell T. Davies also gave strong indication at this year’s Comic Con that Torchwood would return for a fourth season, based on the success of Children of Earth. Dark Horizons attended the panel back in July:
Asked about a fourth season of “Torchwood”, Davies wouldn’t confirm any specifics but indicated the success of ‘Children of Earth’ means its a certainty and he sounded excited to be involved. Fans though hoping for the return of some previously deceased cast members should not hold out hope.
I thought I’d throw that one in for the naysayers, make no mistake, Torchwood is far too big a property for the BBC to let slide – season four will be made, and we won’t be waiting too long either!
Source: TV Squad
Tags: Eva Myles, Gwen Cooper, jack harkness, john barrowman, russel t davies, season 4, torchwood
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I am both happy, and sad by this news. Happy cause it's frikken Torchwood, but sad because that's a whole year that Ianto isn't in it!
I am both happy, and sad by this news. Happy cause it's frikken Torchwood, but sad because that's a whole year that Ianto isn't in it!
i want Ianto back!!! =..( i miss torchwoods sexy tea boy!!
i want Ianto back!!! =..( i miss torchwoods sexy tea boy!!
I am really glad Torchwood's coming back. But WE NEED IANTO BACK. It's going to be 'The Gwen Cooper Show' And to be honest i can't stand her. I Know Gwen Is RTD's Favorite Character But Everybody Love Ianto Jones. Also Everyones Saying It's A SiFi Show. . . It Dam Well Is But It's Becoming To Much Like A Drama.I Mean It's ok To Have Elements Of Drama Their But It's A Spin Off Of Doctor Who Which IS SiFi.
So PLEASE BRING IANTO BACK <3
I am really glad Torchwood's coming back. But WE NEED IANTO BACK. It's going to be 'The Gwen Cooper Show' And to be honest i can't stand her. I Know Gwen Is RTD's Favorite Character But Everybody Love Ianto Jones. Also Everyones Saying It's A SiFi Show. . . It Dam Well Is But It's Becoming To Much Like A Drama.I Mean It's ok To Have Elements Of Drama Their But It's A Spin Off Of Doctor Who Which IS SiFi.
So PLEASE BRING IANTO BACK <3
I think a fourth season would be a good idea. I mean, yeah, it's sad and all that Ianto died, but think about it: that pushed the story along more and it developed the characters further. Jack left because of Ianto's death and what happened afterwards. And people who say they won't watch anymore because they're favorite character died: that happens in EVERY show. If I thought like that, then I would have stopped watching when John died in Supernatural or Prue died in Charmed. And if you only like a show for one character, then why are you watching it?
And I doubt the fourth season would be just about Gwen – they have to bring Jack Harkness back, because you can't have Torchwood WITHOUT JACK. The writers/producers know that better than anyone, and I'm sure they know how badly the ratings would drop.
Speaking of Ianto, however, I WILL be insanely happy if they bring him back, but I don't see it happening.
I think a fourth season would be a good idea. I mean, yeah, it's sad and all that Ianto died, but think about it: that pushed the story along more and it developed the characters further. Jack left because of Ianto's death and what happened afterwards. And people who say they won't watch anymore because they're favorite character died: that happens in EVERY show. If I thought like that, then I would have stopped watching when John died in Supernatural or Prue died in Charmed. And if you only like a show for one character, then why are you watching it?
And I doubt the fourth season would be just about Gwen – they have to bring Jack Harkness back, because you can't have Torchwood WITHOUT JACK. The writers/producers know that better than anyone, and I'm sure they know how badly the ratings would drop.
Speaking of Ianto, however, I WILL be insanely happy if they bring him back, but I don't see it happening.
John Barrowman has confirmed that Jack will be back for a 13-episode Season 4 in an interview with somebody or other. (Sorry, can't remember who, but you can probably find it if you Google it.) They're not sure yet when it will air.
John Barrowman has confirmed that Jack will be back for a 13-episode Season 4 in an interview with somebody or other. (Sorry, can't remember who, but you can probably find it if you Google it.) They're not sure yet when it will air.
really glad to hear a fourth season has been commisioned. Although i have to voice my dissapointment at the ending of Day5. After the four days it seemed like this mini series was going to be something new, that there would be a struggle, but it just reverted back to the old “4hours 59mins to build the story, then kill the baddy in 1 min at the end” It would be WAY better if the human race and the team had to put up a greater struggle against the threat, it seemed to easy at the end.
And it seemed that the politicians got away with it again, aside from the PM losing his job, it doesent seem that any one else suffrered from any ramifications of their actions, even though they were all present and in the room when taking the decisions!! And that the true motives were kept in the dark, surely the public must have questioned such brute force being used to take their children?? I really didnt like in the ending.
but i have to say it was an amazing storyline and the build up was fantastic!
really glad to hear a fourth season has been commisioned. Although i have to voice my dissapointment at the ending of Day5. After the four days it seemed like this mini series was going to be something new, that there would be a struggle, but it just reverted back to the old “4hours 59mins to build the story, then kill the baddy in 1 min at the end” It would be WAY better if the human race and the team had to put up a greater struggle against the threat, it seemed to easy at the end.
And it seemed that the politicians got away with it again, aside from the PM losing his job, it doesent seem that any one else suffrered from any ramifications of their actions, even though they were all present and in the room when taking the decisions!! And that the true motives were kept in the dark, surely the public must have questioned such brute force being used to take their children?? I really didnt like in the ending.
but i have to say it was an amazing storyline and the build up was fantastic!
oh ive been waiting for this for so long…
they should never have ended it were Jack offs his own grandson. The idea of using a child to end it or anyone shouldn’t have been the answer….what crap!!! What would the Doctor say? And This man really is the face of Boe? I guess you can still be 150 yrs old and need a lot of growing up to do…