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[catslash]

Torchwood!



BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Oh, man, THAT'S more like it. Hilarity. And a reminder of why I haven't been able to take Jack seriously since "Exit Wounds." Buried alive again! In concrete! AND IANTO STEALING HIM WITH A FORKLIFT. (I may not have the terminology right. I do not, in fact, actually care.) I laughed so hard I had to hit Pause.

In other news:

* I had a feeling I'd like Ianto's brother-in-law. I got the impression yesterday that he isn't really a jerk, he's just crude. He was pretty awesome in this ep and I approve.

* Prime Minister Green? Played by Horatio from Branagh's Hamlet. I didn't spot it yesterday, because Nicholas Farrell has aged quite a bit, but it's definitely him and now I get to supplement my viewing pleasure with Hamlet-themed snark.

* A FORKLIFT YOU GUYS HAHAHAHA.

* RHYS. I LOVE RHYS. So protective and smart and trying so hard, bless him.

There was probably a bunch of other stuff to say, and I may well edit once I've been off reading others' reactions and I'm reminded, but it was all wiped out of my brain by FORKLIFT HILARITY. Oh my god, sometimes this show just hits the exact right note of STUPID and AWESOME and then I just love it SO MUCH.

Edit: You know, I bet PM Green bites it too. Jesus, that country really burns through Prime Ministers, doesn't it?

Comments

[gileonnen.livejournal.com]

Your reaction covered all of the important bases for me. ^______^ FORKLIFT. OR NON-FORK EQUIVALENT. I LOVE YOU, IANTO. These episodes have been reminding me of the Great Wedding Fiasco episode, i.e. THE most awesome episode of season two. Just the right combination of stupid, campy, and SHEER, HARDCORE AWESOME.

[catslash.livejournal.com]

Yes! Exactly! This kind of thing is Torchwood at its best - campy crazytimes with enough audacity to make the holes that are bigger than the plot they're in not matter nearly so much. I just really hope it can keep it up for another three episodes.

[gileonnen.livejournal.com]

It's only five episodes? I'd thought it was six, for some reason--ach, well. I'm cool with five, too.

[catslash.livejournal.com]

Six would be lovely, but nope. Five. And no guarantee of a series four. So we'll see what we see!

[gileonnen.livejournal.com]

Depending on how this ends, I could be all right with no series four. Or I could be demanding one from the barricades. *shrug* We'll see, eh?

[catslash.livejournal.com]

It could go either way. Especially with RTD's bewildering history with finales.

[gileonnen.livejournal.com]

Yeah--if it winds up like 'Journey's End' (SHEER AWESOME finished with one great big mess of WTFery), I think I'm going to have to give up.

[catslash.livejournal.com]

Like I gave up after "Exit Wounds"?

*halo*

[gileonnen.livejournal.com]

... yeah, just like that. >_>;;;;

[catslash.livejournal.com]

We are strong and resolute!

Or something.

[wakeupnew]

FORKLIFT. SO GOOD. That's the Ianto I love! I fist-pumped so hard when that huge block of concrete tore free out of nowhere. And then LOW SPEED FORKLIFT CHASE. HAHAHAHAHA. SHOW.

Also, I adore Rhys. I was so sure for a second, when he went back to move the cement truck, that he was going down, and I was like RHYS NO but he survived.

THE END.

[catslash.livejournal.com]

Yes, I had a terrible moment there, but then I thought, "No, they're not going to kill off a major character in the second episode." He'll live till at least the fourth. And I'm still holding out for Ianto to go instead. I just really, really want the massive fandom hysteria.

LEXIE. (Weird to call you that, but anyway.) What are you doing on Friday until when? Because it would be kind of awesome to watch the last ep together. With booze.

[wakeupnew]

nnnnooooooooooo! I don't want either of them to go! They are my two favorites! I have been advocating for ages for them both to ditch their partners and get together to form one couple (yes, Jack, I said it: COUPLE. COUPLE COUPLE COUPLE) of AWESOME.



Okay, no, that would be terrible. BUT STILL. I like them so much more than I like Jack and Gwen. Though Gwen is slowly growing on me. Basically, I don't want anyone to die. The two who were expendable for me (the two I cared about least) are already gone. NO MORE.

I am working until 7, but am free after that for Torchwood and booze! I can't do too much of either, as I do have to go to work on Saturday unfortunately, but I'd be down. I probably don't need much booze, anyway. You can see what Torchwood alone does to my capslock, shrieking, and glee factors.

[catslash.livejournal.com]

The problem with Rhys/Ianto is that the ensuing level of awesome would destroy monitors and TV screens worldwide. It could not be contained.

Yeah, I work Saturday, too. Want to come over after work Friday? I should be able to set up my laptop somewhere we can watch it comfortably.

The booze would most likely be needed after the ep. I do not trust Whoniverse finales these days.

[wakeupnew]

he problem with Rhys/Ianto is that the ensuing level of awesome would destroy monitors and TV screens worldwide. It could not be contained.

DUDE EXACTLY. Also, I just remembered, HOW AWESOME WAS EVERYONE AT THE SUBTERFUGE. No one did shit that made me go 'augh! augh! NO. HOW COULD YOU BE SO STUPID. THEY WILL CATCH YOU.' Gwen kept them moving right after using the ATM and threw away the cell phone; Ianto's nephew was like, 'They're bugging the house' and curmudgeon!brother-in-law with the yelling and the car-shaking!!! I was so happy.



Sure! There's no way of predicting exactly when I'll get out -- it could be 7 on the dot and it could be, like, 8 -- but I'll give you a call when I'm headed over. Provided that I have your phone number. Which I'm actually not sure I do. Email me?

[catslash.livejournal.com]

Yes, Ianto's nephew! Kid has watched way too many spy movies for a mere government to fool HIM. It's obviously in the genes.

I do not have a working phone at the moment, sadly, but if you have AIM on your phone, no doubt I'll be online and textable. Or, you could just ring the doorbell when you get here - it'll be the bottom one on the left. I'm happy with a general timeframe. Will you be wanting to do a run to pick up some dinner first, since you'll just be out of work? Or I could just grab a frozen pizza or something to throw in the oven, since I'll be going to the grocery store Friday afternoon. If you want PBR, though, you're on your own. ;)

[wakeupnew]

hahahaha my phone does not have internet capabilities; it is crappy crap. Which number exactly is yours, and is the driveway on the right or the left, and should I park there or in the street?

Food would be awesome. I am down with frozen pizza. Alternately, I am right across the street from Flatbread, and if you wanted to call in an order, I could pick that up and bring it over when I get out.

[catslash.livejournal.com]

I'm number sixteen, third on the left. Street parking is probably best - I don't know the situation with driveway territory or whathaveyou.

I can get something frozen; I hate to use my roommate's phone if I don't have to.

[ashen_key]

....FORKLIFT? Remind me not to watch this episode in public.

[catslash.livejournal.com]

YES. A FORKLIFT. Or tractor of some kind, whatever, but my point: BAHAHAHAHAHA oh show.

[ashen_key]

J'approve.

[wakeupnew]

IT WAS TOTALLY A FORKLIFT

[catslash.livejournal.com]

OMG YAY ♥