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'''''Countrycide''''' was the sixth episode in the [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|first series]] of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It was written by [[Chris Chibnall]] and directed by [[Andy Goddard]] | '''''Countrycide''''' was the sixth episode in the [[Series 1 (Torchwood)|first series]] of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]''. It was written by [[Chris Chibnall]] and directed by [[Andy Goddard]]. | ||
In terms of the ongoing ''Torchwood'' narrative, it was important for advancing Gwen's burgeoning sexual fling with Owen, which evolved into a stint of cheating on her lover [[Rhys Williams]]. Of perhaps more long-lasting impact was the fact that it gave a clear indication of Tosh's attraction to Owen, and his diffidence towards her — a theme that would pick up steam in the latter half of [[series 2 (Torchwood)|series 2]] and form the emotional basis of their | It continued to push the boundaries of an after-watershed timeslot and contained strong graphic elements beyond the family-friendly archetypes of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | ||
The episode is interesting for its almost complete abandonment of [[science fiction]]al elements. It has no [[alien]]s, no display of [[Jack Harkness|Jack]]'s superhuman abilities and no technology beyond what was reasonably available in the year the episode was broadcast. However, it doesn't ''entirely'' turn its back on its sci-fi roots, since the characters initially fear that the strange goings on in rural Wales are the result of the [[Cardiff Rift]]. Regardless, it is considered the least fantastical televised episode in the [[DWU]] since the sci-fi-lite adventure ''[[Black Orchid (TV story)|Black Orchid]]''. | |||
In terms of the ongoing ''Torchwood'' narrative, it was important for advancing Gwen's burgeoning sexual fling with Owen, which evolved into a stint of cheating on her lover [[Rhys Williams]]. Of perhaps more long-lasting impact was the fact that it gave a clear indication of Tosh's attraction to Owen, and his diffidence towards her — a theme that would pick up steam in the latter half of [[series 2 (Torchwood)|series 2]] and form the emotional basis of their final scene. | |||
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