Torchwood 3x01 "Children of Earth: Day One" Reaction

[@ryanpollard1166]

And so begins the darkest story ever in the Doctor Who universe. Also, Capaldi is so damn phenomenal in this story throughout.

[@wikidclownchris]

I’m excited and scared for this series

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

This is the story that made me originally fall in love with Capaldi (which made me extra-happy when he was cast as the Twelfth Doctor). He is just SO GOOD in it! :)

[@oddjob5589]

Capaldi is phenomenal in everything he is in, even Watership Down

[@estetelefono2063]

Whoniverse actually

[@TheTMoney35]

One of the 10 Best television season's of the 2000's!

[@gimmegimmebetterworld375]

Someone clip her saying "I hope there's a lot of Ianto" right before the start of this season.

[@sukiwah]

GimmeGimmeBetterWorld haha welp

[@suncore598]

Your reaction to Capaldi was perfect. I wish Martha was a part of Torchwood at this time. She fitted right in during the three-episode arc in Season 2.

[@TheTMoney35]

She was originally supposed to be, but scheduling conflicts with "Law & Order: UK" prevented that from happening.

[@doctorwhofreak90]

This is definitely the darkest story in the doctor who universe. But it’s a really good story. This is my favorite season of torchwood

[@zakjaggs9761]

Not if u include the sky man

[@AmarthwenNarmacil]

Mine too.

[@estetelefono2063]

Whoniverse actually

[@TheTMoney35]

Up to that point, it was the closest thing to an R rated "Doctor Who" story we had.

[@MrTea-tq1yy]

RTD said that Capaldi’s character in this is the descendant of his character in Pompeii

[@carlosyoung1629]

He did indeed and I liked the reasoning behind it. Obviously wont say for spoilers

[@SceneSurgeSnippets]

@@carlosyoung1629What's the reasoning?

[@carlosyoung1629]

@@SceneSurgeSnippets it was time taking back what it was owed. He shouldve died in Pompeii because that was his destiny. It was like times revenge.

[@rtozier2011]

@@carlosyoung1629 I find that a really horrible idea. It's like blaming all of humanity for Adam & Eve; the same sort of reasoning that has apparently tried to justify racism on the basis of which of Noah's kids looked at him naked. As far as I'm concerned Frobisher chose to what he did, and it began with him as the random victim of space cartels.

[@carlosyoung1629]

@@rtozier2011 . It wasnt supposed to be taken that way but I will respect your view point of it perhaps there was something lacking in the way I wrote the answer but the writers idea was that The Doctor did something that altered a fixed point in time. Fixed points are the ones the show says can not be altered. Because the Doctor saved Capaldis original character in the whoniverse, it meant a family tree progressed when originally it became extinct. Because of the whole fixed point thing it was suggested that there was a debt to be paid and sadly it happened as it did.

[@Domino2097]

I was excited for this just for Jess' reaction to Peter Capaldi it didn't dissapoint

[@anealingfeeling5356]

I've been so hyper for it ever since I saw her reaction to him in Class episode one.

[@george5954]

Season 2 and 3 are such great seasons of TV, though in very different ways. Whenever I think 'Torchwood' the first thing that comes to mind will always be the motw structure and the emotions of S2 but, on the other hand, S3 is equally great in how it fulfils the potentials of this show and its characters. It's a very interesting direction for the show to go in, but also so worth it Also, I live for that reaction of Capaldi turning up lmao

[@MavenCree]

Jack doesn't like labels because he eventually is going to lose everyone.

[@butterflygirl5365]

I never thought about it like that 😭😭😭😭

[@osumarko]

Russell T Davies theory is that Peter Capaldi's character in this is the descendant of his character in Fires of Pompeii. In case you didn't know, the episodes Stolen Earth/Journey's End takes place between the last episode and this one.

[@alfiedodman5231]

It's no theory it's official

[@shwenty1734]

Welcome to one of the best pieces of SCI FI television EVER!

[@SGABlencathra]

Can I suggest you have something cheerful lined up to watch after this? Have you seen Good Omens? Something like like that.

[@iKillerZombie]

Here’s a fun fact to torture you Jess, Martha and Mickey were supposed to be in this series but they were written out due to Freema Agyeman and Noel Clarke having prior commitments

[@soledsnak6632]

Martha at least basically just had her character replaced

[@prof.evilpictures8696]

AwesomeAlex500 and I’m so sad about it!!

[@EditedAF987]

Honestly I’m kinda glad they didn’t appear as they wouldn’t have added anything to the story

[@NOVA0335]

If Mickey was in it Jess would have lost her shit.

[@mikeharvey2129]

Well, considering hindsight, I'm glad Noel Clarke was unavailable to spoil this excellent story...

[@lukeyread]

That cliffhanger gave me goosebumps! This is how you open a series. As much as I love Doctor Who and SJA (on the whole I love them more than Torchwood) I’d be lying if I said Children of Earth isn’t my favourite thing Russell T Davies has ever written 😍

[@markiecamden]

Children of Earth is brilliant TV but have you seen RTD’s latest series Years and Years? Also brilliant! :)

[@lukeyread]

camdenguy LOVE Years and Years

[@daisy6545]

Just realised you are everywhere over my favourite reactors and youre one of my fave reactors and I’m here for it

[@lotemylife3006]

Omg, hi luke, haha 😂😂

[@rhyscarter3939]

Here we start some of the best television in all of history. I'm so excited to see your reactions to this season.

[@deebeedaydreamer]

I loved how they introduced an obvious replacement (or 2 if you count Lois) and then immediately went "jk, fu, we're blowing shit up, lol bye".🤣

[@anealingfeeling5356]

@dr103 tell that to Miracle Day 😋

[@dwilborn1257]

Paul Copley plays the old man Gwen was talking to. He was also in Downton Abbey as Mr. Mason, Daisy's father-in-law.

[@firefly24601]

Just listening to what Jess has to say before and after the reaction. Oh man. Oh. Man.

[@NicoleM_radiantbaby]

I always love that the actress who plays Jack's daughter (Lucy Cohu) also plays DI Alec Hardy's ex-wife in 'Broadchurch'. When she popped up in 'Broadchurch' the first time, I had all sorts of fun cross-over ideas! :)

[@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll]

I'd read that fic!

[@fgrady1]

At some point, see if you can view the entire first and only season of “Forever”. Someone you care about makes an appearance. The show stars Ioan Gruffudd. The other show I know you’d LOVE is “Fringe” . It was on Fox for 4 and 1/2 years and it was brought to a conclusion! Yes, when season 2 ended, none of us thought it could possibly continue. The final show of series 2 aired in January 2008. The first episode of series 3 aired Monday, July 2009 and the remaining 4 episodes the remaining of that week. We had quite the wait till this 5 episode year was crammed into a single week.

[@firefly24601]

Dropped a queue of 5 other videos to watch this one. HERE WE GO!!!!

[@GeorgeAlexander3110]

Fun fact: Martha and mickey WERE due to feature in this series hence the reference to their honeymoon. But Freema couldn’t end up doing it due to prior filming commitments so they scrapped the idea , but just know mickey was gonna be there

[@prof.evilpictures8696]

George Alexander I’m so annoyed about that!

[@Longshanks1690]

“You think in this gritty, realistic series they’re gonna acknowledge the fact that everyone turned into a laughing John Simm on Christmas?” - Alex, 7th Hour Films.

[@candlesipper]

"Whenever you notice something like that Amy's Crack ate it." - me, 2019

[@jeckjeck3119]

@@candlesipper Best way to go:)

[@TheMoonRover]

This was a few months before that.

[@cameroncaws5959]

@@candlesipper I wouldn't mine being eaten by Amy's Crack

[@noobsunrider5843]

That's after. They get the Immortality Gate from the wreakage of Torchwood. (Although, one could argue it was taken from Torchwood One.)

[@Domihork]

Just something worth mentioning - this is right after the DW series 4 finale when it is hinted that Martha and Mickey might join Torchwood (when Jack tells Martha "I'm not sure about UNIT these days, maybe there's something else you could be doing" and as they're leaving together, Mickey runs after them)... Unfortunately this didn't happen, but imagine Jess' reaction if Mickey was suddenly re-introduced :D

[@Serenity113]

I saw the title of this video and I was like, “ omg sweetie. The darkness you’re about to enter into this universe ...”

[@anealingfeeling5356]

There's a nice little Owen-centric story Easter egg in here. When Rhys goes to visit the new house, it's owned by a property company called Frost and Lynch. We actually met Mark Lynch in the S1 episode Combat!

[@reedjos08]

Season 1 is fine, season 2 is great, season 3 is maybe my favourite season of TV ever.

[@dankun4932]

The best piece of television EVER. God I’m so excited for the other parts!! Love your reactions ♥️

[@Cruithneach]

6:41 Peter's had scenes with Arya Stark, Walder Frey, The Waif, Tycho Nestoris and, here, Kevan Lannister. It's a pity he missed Karl Tanner

[@_visualsyt]

2:40 the only appropriate reaction! Just started watching this myself today :)

[@Isaac_99]

This season is probably my favourite whoniverse story ever, I am so excited!

[@noobsunrider5843]

The earth was kidnapped by Daleks during the Season 2 & 3 break. Also Tosh had installed a time-lock mechanism that froze a Dalek as it entered the hub.

[@TheMoonRover]

Yes, it's Peter Capaldi. Don't think too much about it. These episodes aired in one week in July 2009, the year of David Tennant's last few specials, so after _The Fires of Pompeii_ but long before Peter Capaldi was ever considered as the Doctor.

[@bobblebardsley]

Also let's be honest, there's only so many actors in the UK and even fewer good ones for a universe the size of Doctor Who, it's still cool to see him though knowing that he would eventually be The Doctor.

[@zdcosner3766]

Aaaaahhh! It’s finally here! I’ve been looking forward to this all day! The best series of Torchwood right here! You’ve finally reached it. I’m so looking forward to seeing what you make of this mini series. I’m glad you were intrigued. So many great starting points and developments. Loved your reaction to Capaldi showing and I love that you mentioned the scene with Gwen talking to Clem and Ianto talking to his sister about loving Jack and not men. Even the scenes with Jack and his daughter were so engaging. The direction of these episodes are done so well. It starts off really strongly and I’m so excited for your journey through the rest of these four episodes. :D Loved your reactions to the Martha mention and Gwen saying hello to a picture of Tosh and Owen. So heartfelt! So excited for your next reactions. 😎

[@Wannabe_Baby]

Not into Torchwood at all but I loved your reaction to Peter. :) Warmed my heart. And yours, I suspect.

[@torontomame]

OMG!!! I am SO pumped that you're watching this series. Five of my favourite hours of television!! Looking forward to all your reaction to this.

[@electricpants8194]

the saddest part about this episode is the fact that gwen loses that picture of owen and tosh

[@jessebooth9176]

You will never see this one coming. Love your reaction to Peter tho. :-)

[@jpwphoenix1701]

I absolutely love this whole mini-series. It's Torchwood at it's absolute best, I feel, as they got the mature feel of the show just perfect (you'll find out why as it progresses). Everyone's at their best, especially Peter Capaldi. I also liked how they fleshed-out the whole team's families. I know you're going to love the rest of the series. If you thought this episode's cliffhanger was epic and shocking, just you wait! Also, a bit of trivia for you. The hospital room they meet Rupesh in first was actually the set for a long-running British hospital drama/soap called "Casualty", which was filmed in the same studio complex as TW, DW & TSJA. Although the basement scene when Jack gets repeatedly shot was the same place they did that episode with the Tommy & the ghosts in Season 2.

[@leilanyx]

not me struggling not to laugh at "i hope there's a lot more ianto". oh, honey, you got a big storm coming.

[@danniemadsen1996]

This and the remaining 4 parts of Series 3 is while the Doctor Who 2008-2010 specials take place.

[@Ryysight]

Children Of Earth is widely regarded as one of the best seasons in recent television history, you're going to lose your mind over it.

[@weescotspaul]

The thing with Peter Capaldi was partially explained in _The Girl Who Died._ As the Doctor, he'd chosen that face because he'd saved that family at Pompeii and wanted to remind himself of his responsibilities. What _wasn't_ explained in that episode was that his Pompeii character (and family) lived when they shouldn't have, and later moved to the UK. A deleted scene from _The Woman Who Lived_ shows his character in the UK during the great plague. The idea touted by Russell T Davies and largely agreed upon by Stephen Moffat was that the character in _Children of Earth_ was a descendent of the Pompeii character, therefore looking remarkably similar.

[@Longshanks1690]

You know those shows that make you feel really good, peppy, upbeat? Make you laugh and have a really good time? Well forget about that because Children of Earth is worse than watching all your family members get killed for 40 minutes every day. And it was for those of us who watched it every day on one of the most traumatic weeks in the history of British Television. You aren’t ready for this Jess and without spoilers, I’ll just say you shouldn’t wear makeup before watching these episodes. It will be ruined.

[@daleksvscybermen]

''You know those shows that make you feel really good, peppy, upbeat? Make you laugh and have a really good time? Well forget about that because Children of Earth is worse than watching all your family members get killed for 40 minutes every day.'' Is it weird that I read this in the voice of the Eleventh Doctor doing one of his bad metaphors?

[@Longshanks1690]

@daleksvscybermen Nope, because that’s exactly what I was going for, lol.

[@olive8126]

No joke I was depressed for about 4/5 months after lol

[@cameroncaws5959]

She'll be fine for episode 2 and 3. But, 4 and 5 though. She is going to be traumatized.

[@MavenCree]

@@olive8126 Still depressed. I disavow this series.

[@trunksGav]

11:02 Colonel Sanders, retired in Kentucky-kill order because he was a coward, aka chicken? am I right?

[@nerdfightercommenter6969]

This is an excellent bit of tv but I've gotta reiterate that I wish that someone warned her that this isn't just the next season of torchwood but a sci-fi horror miniseries featuring torchwood characters

[@firefly24601]

Since you're watching His Dark Materials too: Ian Gelder plays Mr. Dekker in this series of Torchwood, and also plays Charles, Lyra's tutor in the first episode of HDM.

[@SomeGuyCalledJack]

Something about Gwen's reaction fucking kills me. So real - "OH MY GOD?!" Part terrified, part surprised, and just a tiny bit excited, love it

[@CB-kc4it]

Hello and welcome to Series 3 of the BEST PART OF THE WEEEEK!!!

[@majkus]

At a Doctor Who convention, they were playing Children of Earth (which had run on TV a couple of years earlier) and I looked in as I walked past. Even though I had seen it before, the whole thing is so gripping that I ended up watching it again.

[@jacklees9529]

We are coming.

[@SunniestAutumn]

Back.

[@EternalPayne]

We are Cumming

[@shaicry]

Krafty Kittenz on your back

[@Land967]

you got through Torchwood fecking fast! :O Fun Fact: This is just after Journey's End as Martha was originally written in until she, the actress, jumped for that Law and Order show instead so they made a new character who is Louis Abeba

[@jeckjeck3119]

Clad your heart in iron armor. It's gonna need it.

[@franl155]

I can't believe I didn't find this reaction sooner. I'm going to enjoy reliving the series with you, and your reactions so far have not disappointed.

[@Adam-nb6im]

Without fail I get chills when the kids open their mouths and scream for the first time.

[@glazierblue573]

Oh gosh! Oh gosh! Oh gosh... oh honey!!! 😰😰😰😱 (Side note) And Peter.... this was before he was the doctor. Lol

[@arielsteinsaltz1956]

Funny you mentioned Martha, she and Mickey were supposed to be in this season (as set up in Journey's End) but the actors weren't available so they were written out. I'm not sure who replaced Mickey but Lois Habiba (the government girl Jack talked to on the phone) is a stand-in for the role Martha would have played.

[@joeastbury8032]

oh this is gonna be good. And by good, I mean very painful

[@DaveF.]

Yes, Downton Abbey is definitely the feel they're going for with this season. Definitely.

[@cameronmonaghan6883]

Great series. Enough said But Jess'reaction to Capaldi 😄😄😄

[@ab-mc2nq]

3:22 the incidental blinking sound effect is so funny

[@daleksvscybermen]

This is both the greatest story in the Whoniverse, and in my opinion one of the best pieces of television ever produced.

[@michaelaudreson7761]

This is brilliant. Best not to wear make-up though!

[@robvanriot]

It's a-coming. Oh Lord, it's a-coming.

[@gareththomas9806]

Shhhh

[@JackArcherX]

"I hope there's a lot of Ianto" *Furiously bites fist*

[@robd9413]

As I recall, the Torchwood crossover bits in the Doctor Who S4 Finale "Stolen Earth"/"Journey's End" was supposed to occur between the Torchwood S2 Finale and start of S3, but not sure how much time is meant to have past in-world; just that it didn't go as immediately from the S2 Finale into this as you did.

[@prof.evilpictures8696]

Rob D Series 2 of Torchwood takes place late 2008, then Stolen Earth happened in March 2009, then Children of Earth takes place in September 2009.

[@robd9413]

@@prof.evilpictures8696 That makes sense. They had 12 months in-world to get over the events of the Finale instead of Sesska's hour or so. Explains why the events weren't really addressed in the show.

[@EditedAF987]

Rob D yeah most of their grieving takes place in the novels

[@pcwkid76]

Ah, CHILDREN OF EARTH. My favorite Torchwood story. Get ready to be intensely depressed.

[@onlycrazy7258]

It's funny how every freaking time I remember what happens in this season and I'm hurt in the feels

[@MavenCree]

They've confirmed it... Capaldi's character in this is a descendant of his character it Fires of Pompeii..

[@TheJovian16]

Originally Russell T Davies was planning on replacing Owen and Tosh with Martha and Mickey. The end scene of Journey's End where the two leave the TARDIS with Jack was supposed to be a set up for them joining Torchwood. But the actors couldn't commit to it and the characters were written out of the script.

[@cameroncaws5959]

This is honestly in my opinion the greatest story in the Doctor Who universe. No spin off and nothing in Doctor Who history both New and Classic compare. Its also one of the greatest, most thrilling, gut wrenching, horrifying and down right depressing television I've ever seen. I'm not exaggerating. I'm glad Torchwood achieved its full potential even if it was just for one season.

[@smashstuff86]

8:35 "oh stop," 🤣

[@thelookingglass-x]

This was my first ever season I watched of the show. I had no clue about the earlier seasons or anything about doctor who so I just thought this was a 5 episode mini series and that was it. It wasn't until I was looking for fanfic that I found out there were seasons before it and that it was in the whoverse

[@ravendarkauthor4939]

OMG. Children of Earth was fucking incredible. It was soooo creepy and so incredibly well done. The reaction to the children chanting. LOL Yeeeah. I've seen it dozens of times and it still gives me chills.

[@jthomann71]

Oh, oh, Sesska. I am so so sorry.

[@amaelboisson5439]

The whole season is probably my favorite story, and Peter Capaldi is giving his best performance I think :) I get very emotional too ^^

[@lew5547]

Interestingly this series is meant be set only a couple of months after Series 2 and the Stolen earth/Journeys End. Doctor Who Series 4/ specials were all set in 2009, as well as Sarah Jane series 2/3- so it was a rather crazy year in the Whoniverse 😅 I often wonder what happened to Sarah Janes gang during this period.

[@prof.evilpictures8696]

Lewis 96 oh yeah... well I was never clear while watching the series what they meant by children. Is it just kids 12 and under, or teenagers too?

[@joshual7]

@@prof.evilpictures8696 Yeah, it's prepubescent kids so Rani, Clyde, Luke and Maria wouldn't be affected by this.

[@matthewwilliams2093]

Ideally, Series 3 and 4 of Torchwood should be viewed with a break between seasons, but then one episode per day. That's how they were originally released, and especially for Children of Earth it ends up being tremendously effective.

[@aleahaibrahim8362]

In one way it’s so obvious the children and the “we are coming.” But it’s still scary and besides with what else goes on in this season including in the threat level gets more and more intriguing with every minute.

[@noneya3635]

LOL, that reaction to Peter walking on screen literally just made the fck out of my day. Still laughing about that one. that's why i want you to stay away because your dangerous. "oh Stop." oh... Sesska, you sweet summer child.

[@xxTheFlyingPigxx]

Fun fact: This whole season was shown in a single week. Five episodes in five days. Boy was that a roller-coaster.

[@JackCaz]

Such a great week

[@onlycrazy7258]

I actually love the fact that they didn't replace Owen and Tosh it gives something more special to these two

[@Imabassplayer2]

If ever there was a moment the words fucked up have been more appropriate it's now. This is by far the darkest story in the Who universe. Russell T. Davis's best work no question. Just watching your reaction brings back all the anxiety and feeling back. Hope your ready for this because I wasn't at time of airing. It's going to be one hell of a ride.

[@scottwilkinson8378]

It was broadcast over 5 consecutive nights.

[@JoshuaHillmanatorHillman]

9:24 Welcome to Newport. I live on that estate. In fact, I'm pretty sure I'm able to see my flat in one of these episodes. It's not that bad to be honest, but yeah, Newport is like if Cardiff had a conservatory built, and put all it's cheapest and oldest stuff in there, then left it alone since 75 AD

[@alwillcox]

2:39 Oh. Yeah. Capaldi's in this one. Did we forget to mention it? :D

[@therocpd]

Ok so I never really got into torchwood like I did Doctor Who except for season 3 which was just perfection. The second I saw you had started reacting to torchwood I couldn't wait for you to get to season 3

[@joshual7]

This is when Torchwood finally grows up even more and reaches its highest highs. Most harrowing rollercoaster of the show. I hope you enjoy it. Easily the best series of Torchwood. And yes Capaldi springs about nearly everywhere in the Whoniverse. Doctor Who, Torchwood and Class. He pops up in nearly ever related Who show. Pity he never got the chance to appear in SJA. Rupesh was a good false lulling sense of security into making you think he would replace Owen. I would also be wary of the comment section but I'm sure your mods are already working on that. The scene with Ianto and his sister is so heart-warming and lovely until her husband comes in and kills the mood in a funny manner lmao! The kiss between Jack and Ianto is also lovely. :)

[@jamestreanor4361]

When this originally aired it was over 5 days because it's a 5 parter. You should watch it the way it aired. One episode everyday. We all did. You should not get away with it. We who love Dr Who and Torchwood went through the same thing. Luv your reactions no matter How/Who you do it.

[@jamessm5012]

Finally!! I remember recommending this to you on snapchat ages ago just to see your reaction to this season!

[@intrinsical]

Oh my poor girl. I'm already crying.

[@seanproctor7367]

So did grey like get blown up ?

[@leilanyx]

I want to hug future-jess, you're gonna go through the ringer this season.

[@han5234]

2 minutes in and the reaction to Capaldi did not disappoint 😂

[@CharlesDunkley]

Here we go! Children of Earth is an experience.

[@craigoconnor6662]

Oh man. I'm going to relive this?

[@SGlitz]

The Darkness falls!....It will never be darker... But SO Good. One of the most Glorious series of TV ever Made.

[@12chapin]

Hello Sesska. The producers said John Frobisher could be a descendant of Caecilius.

[@SunniestAutumn]

People always talk about how dark this series is, but these 5 episodes are genuinely really great. I'm always surprised by that.

[@Alexandrashepiro]

Children of Earth has to be one of the greatest mini series ever!

[@chaospoet]

Oh God! We're here! I'm NOT ready for this! This is the season that if you saw it back in the day you laughed in Children of Earth when Game of Thrones aired and people said it was the darkest/scariest/fucked up shit ever.