In this series that spun off from "Doctor Who," policewoman Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles)



stumbles upon a secret organization known as Torchwood, a clandestine group led by the mysterious Capt. Jack Harkness (John Barrowman)



that monitors alien activity on Earth. Cooper soon joins Harkness, tech expert Toshiko Sato (Naoko Mori)



& medic Owen Harper (Burn Gorman)



in their quest to protect Earth from invasion. This disc includes the following episodes:

1. Everything Changes - Police constable Gwen Cooper comes across the mysterious organization known as Torchwood. While investigating their world, she finds technology and methods she never imagined. 3 stars.

2. Day One - Gwen's first day on the job sees Cardiff's nightlife at the mercy of an alien who consumes its victims during orgasm leaving behind dust. Torchwood tracks the alien to a sperm bank, but too late for the patrons within. Gwen and Jack trick it into leaving its host and captures it within a portable cell, where it peters out, itself turning to dust. 3 stars.

Rated NR 1 hour 40 minutes 2006

3 stars disc 1; 3 stars Season 1. Interesting...hoping it grabs my attention as it goes on. Doesn't match the hype yet!