Meat

"Imprisoned, chained and drugged. Welcome to planet Earth."

Writer: Catherine Tregenna
Format: TV
Broadcast: 6th February 2008
Series: Torchwood 2.04

Featuring: Captain Jack, Gwen, Owen, Tosh, Ianto

Synopsis

When Rhys discovers the truth about Torchwood, he helps the gang to find the source of an unusual alien meat supply...

Verdict

Meat was an excellent episode of Torchwood! Rhys finally finds out all about Torchwood and the truth behind Gwen's big job. The idea of humans, in Merthyr of all places, taking advantage of an alien they somehow had gotten their hands upon was extremely realistic. Humans are naturally selfish and no more so than when it comes to money! Exploiting the life of a whale-like alien was disgraceful by Vic and Dale, but it made a brilliant episode. I really liked how now Rhys knew all about Torchwood and the supernatural, and hopefully he'll now get a more prominent role in the series. His role in this episode as a lorry driver was great and his initiative shown was fantastic! Gwen's uneasiness towards Rhys helping Torchwood, putting his life at risk, was terrific of the wonderful women! I really liked the plot and once Jack and the gang had discovered what was going on and how the alien was being treated, he was disgusted. And rightfully so. A despicable act. The plot itself was very good and I really loved the emotional climax, with the alien being freed of its misery by Owen
. It could now rest in peace. Jack feeling the emotions and effects of the giant alien was heartfelt. Overall, a great episode!

Rating: 9/10