I've managed to get past the in-your-face Jack/Gwen moments by reminding myself that Jack will *ahem* "dance with" just about anything anyone. *G* Otherwise I might find their interaction irritating too (especially since I don't like her as much as Mr. Davies probably wants me to). But you're right: she needs much more confidence - and soon. (Weak female leads don't do much to enhance my enjoyment of a show.)
It does seem as though the writers are *intending* her to come off as strong and confident. (For example, her whole speech during the climax - pardon the pun - of "Day One" when she was trying to coax the alien to leave Carys' body and enter hers. Gwen said, "I'm stronger than she is," and all I could think was, "Um, no, I wouldn't be so sure of that.")
I saw Ed Morgan's fate coming a mile away, so I sort of shrugged my shoulders at that. But you're right about Jack's Angel-esque speech at the end. I could have done without that. It didn't really *do* anything for the story. (Although was it just me or did a crewman pass in front of the camera during Gwen's "all those ghosts" line at the end? Maybe it was supposed to be symbolic because of what they were discussing, but it really just looked like someone walking in front of the shot.)
I'm sure I heard rumours once that Torchwood Gwen is supposed to be a related to Gwyneth from "The Unquiet Dead"
I keep thinking she's reincarnated. And not just because of the nerves (although they play a part) but because she seemed to see the truth of things in the first episode (which is the only reason I can think of as to why Jack would want her joining the ranks). That, and she just happened to end up in the exact same spot in Cardiff. :)
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anythinganyone. *G* Otherwise I might find their interaction irritating too (especially since I don't like her as much as Mr. Davies probably wants me to). But you're right: she needs much more confidence - and soon. (Weak female leads don't do much to enhance my enjoyment of a show.)It does seem as though the writers are *intending* her to come off as strong and confident. (For example, her whole speech during the climax - pardon the pun - of "Day One" when she was trying to coax the alien to leave Carys' body and enter hers. Gwen said, "I'm stronger than she is," and all I could think was, "Um, no, I wouldn't be so sure of that.")
I saw Ed Morgan's fate coming a mile away, so I sort of shrugged my shoulders at that. But you're right about Jack's Angel-esque speech at the end. I could have done without that. It didn't really *do* anything for the story. (Although was it just me or did a crewman pass in front of the camera during Gwen's "all those ghosts" line at the end? Maybe it was supposed to be symbolic because of what they were discussing, but it really just looked like someone walking in front of the shot.)
I'm sure I heard rumours once that Torchwood Gwen is supposed to be a related to Gwyneth from "The Unquiet Dead"
I keep thinking she's reincarnated. And not just because of the nerves (although they play a part) but because she seemed to see the truth of things in the first episode (which is the only reason I can think of as to why Jack would want her joining the ranks). That, and she just happened to end up in the exact same spot in Cardiff. :)