“Torchwood” creator Russell T. Davies has revealed some plot details, along with a new title, for the latest rebooted season of the show: in particular, the show will now be called “Torchwood: The New World”, and will introduce two new characters: a CIA agent and analyst that will act as an introduction for new viewers into the world of Torchwood.
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The new story will follow a CIA agent (Rex) and analyst (Ester) who tackle an alien-related global issue. Torchwood, having been destroyed and disbanded, is “like a legend now … it’s like something that’s ceased to exist and is now spoken of only in whispers.” Soon, Rex and Ester are on the run and are seeking out the help of Captain Jack and Gwen.
“The two teams coming together is a big part of the story — are they friends or enemies? There’s a lot of sparks and excitement.”
“We definitely have a really big story to tell,” said executive producer Julie Gardner. “It’s absolutely rebooted to welcome in a new audience.”
The new, rebooted version of “Torchwood” will air on the Starz pay cable network with a 10-episode run. Because of Starz’s status as a pay-only network, it means Davies and company will be able to indulge in a lot more violence and sex and nudity if they so chooses. See the sex and violence of “Spartacus”, another Starz show.
