Torchwood

Torchwood.

Outside the government, beyond the police.

Fighting for the future on behalf of the human race.

The 21st century is when everything changes

and Torchwood is ready.

Gwen, we've texted you the location,

we're querying four or five signs of life, definitely non-human.

- Get here as soon as you can. - So, sure they're not Weevils?

Don't think so, different energy patterns, can't make sense of it.

Not a species we've encountered before.

Let's hope they're friendly.

Owen, Ianto, take the other side of the building, check the upper floors.

Toshiko with me.

OK? Go!

I'm getting mirror readings on both floors.

One creature at either end of the building.

Toshiko, split up.

know, these creatures are very quiet.

Maybe they're sleeping.

Or hatching.

Or maybe they aren't creatures at all.

Just explosive devices.

Snap.

Shit.

'You have one message.'

'Gwen, we've texted you the location,

we're querying four or five signs of life.' Shit.

Oh, not again.

Ladies.

Torso of steel, shilling a feel.

Any takers?

Bar fight, got a little out of control.

Flesh wound. Whoa!

Whoa! Still not used to...

..these hangovers.

Captain Jack Harkness.

How long have you been there?

Silent types. That's OK.

I used to date a guy with no mouth.

Surprisingly creative.

Listen, you only had to ask.

Can we get a room though?

When I said about getting a room, I meant somewhere with linen.

Time was, electrodes to the nipples meant the start of a good night.

Full power charge and still breathing.

Pretty advanced piece of equipment you got there.

You ladies are ahead of yourselves.

Now where the hell am I?

Put that down before somebody gets...

Why aren't you dead yet?

Been trying to figure that out myself.

We've been monitoring you.

You've been killed 14 times in the last six months

- Feels like more than that. - Who's the Doctor?

No idea.

"The Doctor, he'll be able to fix me"

"When the Doctor turns up, it'll all be put right"

"You wait till I see the Doctor.

"First I'm going to kiss him, then I'm going to kill him."

Transcripts of your conversations with strangers,

in various drinking dens, since you first came to our attention.

Know, no-one likes a smart-ass.

Tell us where he is and we'll release you.

- Why do you wanna know? - You're in Torchwood, Cardiff.

The Torchwood Institute was created...

...to combat the threat posed by the Doctor and other phantasmagoria.

He's not a threat.

The Doctor's the one who'll save you from your phantasmahoojits.

- Just tell us his location. - I don't know!

He left me behind. I came here to find him.

He refuels from that rift you have.

Hoping if I stayed here long enough, we'd find each other.

Now, can I go? No.

You can't keep me here!

Oh, we can.

- Unless... - Yes.

- Unless. - Unless what?

There are opportunities here.

- With the Institute. - I'm not for hire.

You're going to need currency.

- What's the assignment? - Missing person.

Well, when we say person...

I haven't done anything! Burglaries, joyriding a horse and carriage,

pick-pocketing, 24 instances of consuming food without paying for it.

I'll make it up, I promise!

- Ah, too late. - It's just a bit of fun.

This planet's a century away from official first contact with alien life.

You're upsetting the schedule.

Who are you?

I'm Torchwood.

I said sorry! You can't lock me up!

He's just a kid. Send him back to where he came from.

If only we could. The rift only goes one way.

What do you do? Observe and profile the species and then transfer them to long term storage?

- Why? - It was a threat to the Empire.

- Like me? - You're our ally now.

If you don't want it...

Your next assignment.

No. I'm through with you people.

Your liberty is at our discretion. Work for us, you assist the Empire.

Sever that tie, you become a threat.

And you've seen how we deal with threats.

It's good money, Captain. How else are you going to earn?

See what you think in the morning.

He's pretty. But you're prettier.

- Can I read your cards? - No, thank you.

No, really.

He's coming. The one you're looking for.

But the century will turn twice before you find each other again.

Oooh! Are you for real?

You mean I have to wait 100 years to find him?

What'll I do in the meantime?

'Some parts of the world have already welcomed in the New Year.

'Our cameras, of course, have been out in force across the UK tonight.

'Let's take you first to Cardiff.'

Hey, when you joked about the Millennium Bug,

I didn't realise it was gonna have 18 legs stacked with poison.

Anyone home?

You know you're supposed to party like it's...

- Alex? - Jack!

Just in time.

Alex what happened? Who did this?

Me.

What?

Why?

We got it wrong, Jack.

We thought we could control the stuff we found.

And what's it brought us?

So much death.

What happened to them?

It's good you're here.

Always did have great timing.

This place,

it's yours.

Torchwood Three,

my gift to you, Jack, for a century of service as field operative.

Give this place a purpose.

Before it's too late.

Please. Alex, listen, it's gonna be OK.

No. It's not.

It's really not.

I looked inside.

It showed me what's coming. They were mercy killings.

It was the kindest thing I could do.

So none of us see the storm.

I'm sorry I can't do the same for you.

21st century, Jack. Everything's gonna change.

And we're not ready.

Alex!

He was dead. I checked his pulse!

He was dead! All right! Sh!

Jack, what has happened?

- Where are the others? - What is he doing here?

Look, I was late, OK. He gave me a lift. You OK?

Toshiko. She went the other way.

Toshiko! Toshiko!

Never thought I'd say this to anyone here, but you work too hard.

Another hour and I'm done.

Wish the rest of them thought like you.

Half past five, they're out of here like a pack of dogs.

You have a good evening, sir.

I doubt it.

Another late one, Miss Sato.

You know me, George. Married to the job.

When you gonna let me whisk you away from all this?

As soon as you clear it with your wife and grandchildren.

- Always an excuse. Take care. - Goodnight, George.

- I've got it. - Get in.

I want to see my mother.

I want to know she's safe. Now.

Show me the piece.

Oh, it's beautiful. Perfect sonic modulator.

Toshiko, you've done so well.

Toshiko!

You've got what you want. Now let her go.

Except now you're the victim of your own success.

Perfectly situated, proven ability.

You can give us so much more.

And what if I refuse?

Then your mother stays with us. And your brilliance is used against her.

Like this.

No, don't!

Turn it off! Turn it off!

My mother!

Is she all right? Is she all right?

'This is a UNIT facility. Your rights as a citizen have been withdrawn.

'You will be held here indefinitely.

'We are not required to provide you with legal representation.

'Anything you say will be recorded.

'You will be allowed no communication with any person or organisation outside this facility.

'There is no right of appeal.

'If you fail to comply with the rules, we are authorised to discipline you.'

Is my mother safe?

'We cannot supply you with that information.'

'Prisoner Sato. Inspection.'

What for?

'Prepare for inspection.'

Catering's as lousy as they say, huh?

- Where's my mother? - She's safe.

She won't remember being kidnapped. I wiped it from her memory.