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|main enemy      = [[Gray]], [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]]
|main enemy      = [[Gray (Fragments)|Gray]], [[John Hart]]
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|exec prod        = Russell T Davies
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'''Series 2''' of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' ran between [[16 January (releases)|16 January]] and [[4 April (releases)|4 April]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]. It starred [[John Barrowman]] as [[Jack Harkness]], [[Eve Myles]] as [[Gwen Cooper]], [[Burn Gorman]] as [[Owen Harper]], [[Naoko Mori]] as [[Toshiko Sato]], [[Gareth David-Lloyd]] as [[Ianto Jones]] and [[Freema Agyeman]] as [[Martha Jones]] for episodes 6 to 8. The series opened with ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (TV story)|Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'' and concluded with ''[[Exit Wounds (TV story)|Exit Wounds]]''.
'''Series 2''' of ''[[Torchwood (TV series)|Torchwood]]'' ran between [[16 January (releases)|16 January]] and [[4 April (releases)|4 April]] [[2008 (releases)|2008]]. It starred [[John Barrowman]] as [[Jack Harkness]], [[Eve Myles]] as [[Gwen Cooper]], [[Burn Gorman]] as [[Owen Harper]], [[Naoko Mori]] as [[Toshiko Sato]], [[Gareth David-Lloyd]] as [[Ianto Jones]] and [[Freema Agyeman]] as [[Martha Jones]] for episodes 6, 7, and 8. The series opened with ''[[Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (TV story)|Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang]]'' and concluded with ''[[Exit Wounds (TV story)|Exit Wounds]]''.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
It consisted of twelve stories and thirteen episodes. The first episode saw [[James Marsters]] appear as [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]]. It included glimpses of the [[51st century]] and the [[World War I|First World War]]. [[Freema Agyeman]] guest starred as [[Martha Jones]] from [[Reset (TV story)|episode 6]] to [[A Day in the Death (TV story)|episode 8]].
It consisted of thirteen stories and thirteen episodes. The first episode saw [[James Marsters]] appear as [[John Hart]]. It included glimpses of the [[51st century]] and the [[World War I|First World War]]. [[Freema Agyeman]] guest starred as [[Martha Jones]] from [[Reset (TV story)|episode 6]] to [[A Day in the Death (TV story)|episode 8]].


The opening monologue spoken by [[John Barrowman]] was revised for this season; instead of saying how "you" have to be ready because in the 21st century "everything changes", it was now a more proactive statement, saying, "Torchwood is ready."
The opening monologue spoken by [[John Barrowman]] was revised for this season; instead of saying how "you" have to be ready because in the 21st century "everything changes", it was now a more proactive statement, saying, "Torchwood is ready."
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=== Recurring ===
=== Recurring ===
* [[Rhys Williams]] - [[Kai Owen]]
* [[Rhys Williams]] - [[Kai Owen]]
* [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|Captain John Hart]] - [[James Marsters]]
* [[John Hart|Captain John Hart]] - [[James Marsters]]
* [[Andy Davidson]] - [[Tom Price]]
* [[Andy Davidson]] - [[Tom Price]]
* [[Little girl (Dead Man Walking)|Young Girl]] - [[Skye Bennett]]
* [[Little girl (Dead Man Walking)|Young Girl]] - [[Skye Bennett]]
* [[Mary Cooper]] — [[Sharon Morgan]]
* [[Mary Cooper]] — [[Sharon Morgan]]
* [[Geraint Cooper]] — [[William Thomas]]
* [[Geraint Cooper]] — [[William Thomas]]
* [[Gray]] - [[Lachlan Nieboer]]
* [[Gray (Fragments)|Gray]] - [[Lachlan Nieboer]]


=== Guest ===
=== Guest ===
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|[[Chris Chibnall]]
|[[Chris Chibnall]]
|[[Ashley Way]]
|[[Ashley Way]]
|Reintroduction of [[Jack Harkness]] and introduction of [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|Captain John Hart]].
|Introduction of Captain [[John Hart]]. Jack returns to Torchwood Three.
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|2
|2
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|''[[Adam (TV story)|Adam]]''
|''[[Adam (TV story)|Adam]]''
|Andy Goddard
|Andy Goddard
|First appearance of [[Gray]].
|First appearance of [[Gray (Fragments)|Gray]].
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|-
|6
|6
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|[[J. C. Wilsher]]
|[[J. C. Wilsher]]
|Ashley Way
|Ashley Way
|Introduction of [[Martha Jones]] and first death of [[Owen Harper]].
|[[Martha Jones]] joins Torchwood Three. Death of [[Owen Harper]].  
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|-
|7
|7
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|''[[A Day in the Death (TV story)|A Day in the Death]]''
|''[[A Day in the Death (TV story)|A Day in the Death]]''
|[[Joseph Lidster]]
|[[Joseph Lidster]]
|Final appearance of Martha Jones.
|Martha returns to [[UNIT]].
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|-
|9
|9
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|[[Phil Ford]]
|[[Phil Ford]]
|Ashley Way
|Ashley Way
|Marriage of Gwen Cooper & [[Rhys Williams]].
|Marriage of Gwen & Rhys.
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|-
|10
|10
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|[[Peter J. Hammond]]
|[[Peter J. Hammond]]
|[[Jonathan Fox Bassett]]
|[[Jonathan Fox Bassett]]
|A glimpse of Jack's past history is explored.
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|-
|11
|11
|''[[Adrift (TV story)|Adrift]]''
|''[[Adrift (TV story)|Adrift]]''
|rowspan=3|Chris Chibnall
|rowspan=3|[[Chris Chibnall]]
|[[Mark Everest]]
|[[Mark Everest]]
|Introduces a secret Torchwood facility in [[Flat Holm]] for dealing with victims displaced by the [[Cardiff rift]].
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|12
|12
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|''[[Exit Wounds (TV story)|Exit Wounds]]''
|''[[Exit Wounds (TV story)|Exit Wounds]]''
|Ashley Way
|Ashley Way
|Death of [[Toshiko Sato]] and final death of [[Owen Harper]]. Final appearance of John Hart and Gray. [[Cardiff]] suffers heavy destruction enacted by Gray. Jack Harkness suffers a number of deaths too great to calculate. Reappearance of the Victorian Torchwood team. Gray is placed in hibernation.
|Death of [[Toshiko Sato]] and [[Owen Harper]]. Final televised appearance of John Hart, and final appearance of Gray.
|}
|}


== Aliens and enemies ==
== Aliens and enemies ==
* [[John Hart (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang)|John Hart]]
* [[John Hart]]
* [[Blowfish]]
* [[Blowfish]]
* [[Cell 114]]
* [[Cell 114]]
* [[Keryehla Janees]]
* [[Kayehla Janees]] ("Beth Halloran")
* [[David (Sleeper)|David]]
* [[David (Sleeper)|David]]
* [[Janet (Everything Changes)|Janet]]
* [[Janet (Everything Changes)|Janet]]
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* [[Nostrovite]]s
* [[Nostrovite]]s
* [[Night Travellers]]
* [[Night Travellers]]
* [[Ghostmaker]]
** [[Ghostmaker]]
* [[Pearl (From Out of the Rain)|Pearl]]
** [[Pearl (From Out of the Rain)|Pearl]]
* [[Clown Acrobats]]
** [[Clown Acrobats]]
* [[Stromboli]]
** [[Stromboli]]
* [[Tattooed Man]]
** [[Tattooed Man]]
* [[Fire Jugglers]]
** [[Fire Jugglers]]
* [[Jonah Bevan]]
* [[Jonah Bevan]]
* [[Alex Hopkins]]
* [[Alex Hopkins]]
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Series 2 of ''Torchwood'' is available for purchase and/or as part of a subscription on:
Series 2 of ''Torchwood'' is available for purchase and/or as part of a subscription on:
* [[iTunes]] in [[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[France]], [[Germany]], the UK and [[US]],
* [[iTunes]] in [[Australia]], [[Canada]], [[France]], [[Germany]], the UK and [[US]],
* [[Amazon Video]] in [[Austria]], Germany, the UK and US,
* [[Amazon (service)|Amazon Video]] in [[Austria]], Germany, the UK and US,
* [[Netflix]] in 70 countries, which do not include Austria, Canada, France, Germany or the UK.
* [[Netflix]] in 70 countries, which do not include Austria, Canada, France, Germany or the UK.
* [[HBO Max]] in the US
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Series 2 of Torchwood ran between 16 January and 4 April 2008. It starred John Barrowman as Jack Harkness, Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper, Burn Gorman as Owen Harper, Naoko Mori as Toshiko Sato, Gareth David-Lloyd as Ianto Jones and Freema Agyeman as Martha Jones for episodes 6, 7, and 8. The series opened with Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang and concluded with Exit Wounds.

Overview[[edit] | [edit source]]

It consisted of thirteen stories and thirteen episodes. The first episode saw James Marsters appear as John Hart. It included glimpses of the 51st century and the First World War. Freema Agyeman guest starred as Martha Jones from episode 6 to episode 8.

The opening monologue spoken by John Barrowman was revised for this season; instead of saying how "you" have to be ready because in the 21st century "everything changes", it was now a more proactive statement, saying, "Torchwood is ready."

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Recurring[[edit] | [edit source]]

Guest[[edit] | [edit source]]

Television stories[[edit] | [edit source]]

Episode Number Title Writer(s) Director Notes
1 Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang Chris Chibnall Ashley Way Introduction of Captain John Hart. Jack returns to Torchwood Three.
2 Sleeper James Moran Colin Teague First appearance of a mind probe in a post-revival Doctor Who-related production.
3 To the Last Man Helen Raynor Andy Goddard Debut of the World War I-era Torchwood team.
4 Meat Catherine Tregenna Colin Teague Rhys learns about Torchwood.
5 Adam Andy Goddard First appearance of Gray.
6 Reset J. C. Wilsher Ashley Way Martha Jones joins Torchwood Three. Death of Owen Harper.
7 Dead Man Walking Matt Jones Andy Goddard Resurrection of Owen Harper.
8 A Day in the Death Joseph Lidster Martha returns to UNIT.
9 Something Borrowed Phil Ford Ashley Way Marriage of Gwen & Rhys.
10 From Out of the Rain Peter J. Hammond Jonathan Fox Bassett
11 Adrift Chris Chibnall Mark Everest
12 Fragments Jonathan Fox Bassett Reintroduction of John Hart and Gray. Backstory revealed for all Torchwood Three members prior to Gwen's arrival. Debut of the Victorian era Torchwood team.
13 Exit Wounds Ashley Way Death of Toshiko Sato and Owen Harper. Final televised appearance of John Hart, and final appearance of Gray.

Aliens and enemies[[edit] | [edit source]]

Digital availability[[edit] | [edit source]]

Series 2 of Torchwood is available for purchase and/or as part of a subscription on:

Radio[[edit] | [edit source]]

Novels[[edit] | [edit source]]

Video games[[edit] | [edit source]]

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Torchwood television stories
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Children of Earth: Day One • Day Two • Day Three • Day Four • Day Five
Series 4
Stories listed here are only those that have been officially licensed by the BBC.
v • e
Aliens and Enemies of TW Series 2
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
Sleeper
Meat
Adam
Reset
Dead Man Walking
A Day in the Death
Something Borrowed
From Out of the Rain
Adrift
Fragments
Exit Wounds
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