Writer: James Moran
Format: TV
Broadcast: 23rd January 2008
Series: Torchwood 2.02
Featuring: Captain Jack, Gwen, Owen, Tosh, Ianto
Synopsis
When a burglary turns into a slaughter, Torchwood suspect alien involvement. Who is Beth, and can she be as innocent as she seems? When the investigation escalates into a city-wide assault, Captain Jack realises that the whole planet is in danger...
Verdict
Sleeper was a very good episode of Torchwood! It dealt with a unique circumstance where an innocent women was a killer enemy, and she didn't even know it! The idea of the Sleepers, collectively known as Cell 114, was very good! Trapped extremely deep within the consciousness of people, collecting information of the world around them, implanting false memories. A great concept. The plot was very good and the amount of action that ensued once it was time for the Sleepers to wake up was brilliant! They had no regard for their individual self, as long as the objective of taking over the world, something they'd not failed before, was achieved. The worry Jack showed towards the Sleepers enhanced how evil they were and what actual threat they provided. The mystery and torment behind Beth was emotional but I just felt that in her normal self, she was a bit boring. I adored Tosh's technical skills in this episode! She made a mockery of security systems which was wonderful. The relationship between Beth and Mike was great though and the horror of Beth killing her husband unintentionally must be unimaginable grief! The climax was very good with Jack and co stopping David, another Sleeper. What I didn't like was that it was never confirmed that the threat of the Sleepers was thwarted, but the discussions regarding Gwen's upcoming wedding were intriguing - I'm not quite sure how Jack feels about it. I'm convinced he has feelings for Gwen!
Rating: 8/10
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