Posts tagged with "John Barrowman"
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Jack and Gwen best friends? Or why they should be...
Monday, 17. March 2008, 17:21:47
SPOILER WARNING: Includes spoilers for Torchwood season 1 and the episode "Kiss kiss, bang bang"
I've seen some fans argue that the writers shouldn't try to force Jack and Gwen into a romantic relationship as the fans in question feel that Jack has more chemistry with Ianto.
Personally, I think Gwen has more chemistry with Jack than with any of the other characters. I think John Barrowman and Eve Myles play it very well and I would love to see more of that chemistry. Yet at the same time I also love the Jack/Ianto relationship (great chemistry, no denying that), and Gwen cheating on her boyfriend makes me feel uncomfortable.
But the thing is, I would love to see her in a close and passionate relationship with Jack, but not a romantic/sexual relationship...
so how about a close friendship instead? They could write them as best friends, or like brother and sister.
We've already seen them confide in one another on more than one occasion. I mean, who says it would have to be a romantic relationship?
A close friendship could be just as profound, loving and supportive as a romantic relationship. A relationship like this would complement rather than compete with the Jack/Ianto and Gwen/Rhys relationships.
Gwen could always confide in Jack if she's had an argument with Rhys, and Jack can always give her support and advice. ¨
Likewise right from the start Gwen's been someone that Jack's been confiding in about his background.
I think they should definately write Jack and Gwen as best friends.
Even though they often challenge each other's views, it's clear that that they seem to have almost unquestionable faith and admiration for each other... or at least, this is my interpretation. Take Gwen's total refusal to accept Jack's death in the first season finale for example. That's a clear sign that there's something special between the two characters.
I also believe that Jack is drawn to Gwen because of her fearlessness and selflessness (such as her willingness to sacrifice herself in order to save others as demostrated at the end of episodes such as "Day One" and "Kiss kiss, Bang bang")
I think Jack also sees a bit of himself in her: she's determined and stubborn just like him.
They've got so much in common, and they are like mirrors of one another.
I hope they writers don't try to force the two characters into a romantic relationship, yet at the same time I hope they don't marginalize Jack and Gwen's interactions.
John and Eve have brilliant chemistry and given the right scripts they could portray a beautiful and deep friendship between the two characters that would in no way compete with Jack and Ianto's relationship and Gwen and Rhys'.
Gay relationships aren't they only type of relationships that are rare on television. Deep and non-sexual friendships between male and female leads are also rare and something I constantly miss in tv programs. (One of my best childhood friends was a boy, and that relationship meant a lot to me.)
I find it a bit disappointing that there are so few representations of relationships of this type. It's almost as if they are considered inferior.
Cherry / Torchwood_Operative
I've seen some fans argue that the writers shouldn't try to force Jack and Gwen into a romantic relationship as the fans in question feel that Jack has more chemistry with Ianto.
Personally, I think Gwen has more chemistry with Jack than with any of the other characters. I think John Barrowman and Eve Myles play it very well and I would love to see more of that chemistry. Yet at the same time I also love the Jack/Ianto relationship (great chemistry, no denying that), and Gwen cheating on her boyfriend makes me feel uncomfortable.
But the thing is, I would love to see her in a close and passionate relationship with Jack, but not a romantic/sexual relationship...
so how about a close friendship instead? They could write them as best friends, or like brother and sister.
We've already seen them confide in one another on more than one occasion. I mean, who says it would have to be a romantic relationship?
A close friendship could be just as profound, loving and supportive as a romantic relationship. A relationship like this would complement rather than compete with the Jack/Ianto and Gwen/Rhys relationships.
Gwen could always confide in Jack if she's had an argument with Rhys, and Jack can always give her support and advice. ¨
Likewise right from the start Gwen's been someone that Jack's been confiding in about his background.
I think they should definately write Jack and Gwen as best friends.
Even though they often challenge each other's views, it's clear that that they seem to have almost unquestionable faith and admiration for each other... or at least, this is my interpretation. Take Gwen's total refusal to accept Jack's death in the first season finale for example. That's a clear sign that there's something special between the two characters.
I also believe that Jack is drawn to Gwen because of her fearlessness and selflessness (such as her willingness to sacrifice herself in order to save others as demostrated at the end of episodes such as "Day One" and "Kiss kiss, Bang bang")
I think Jack also sees a bit of himself in her: she's determined and stubborn just like him.
They've got so much in common, and they are like mirrors of one another.
I hope they writers don't try to force the two characters into a romantic relationship, yet at the same time I hope they don't marginalize Jack and Gwen's interactions.
John and Eve have brilliant chemistry and given the right scripts they could portray a beautiful and deep friendship between the two characters that would in no way compete with Jack and Ianto's relationship and Gwen and Rhys'.
Gay relationships aren't they only type of relationships that are rare on television. Deep and non-sexual friendships between male and female leads are also rare and something I constantly miss in tv programs. (One of my best childhood friends was a boy, and that relationship meant a lot to me.)
I find it a bit disappointing that there are so few representations of relationships of this type. It's almost as if they are considered inferior.
Cherry / Torchwood_Operative
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Spoiler-free review: "The Deviant Strain" (Doctor Who pocket book)
Tuesday, 26. June 2007, 13:10:40
Title: The Deviant Strain
Author: Justin Richards
Main characters: The (Ninth) Doctor, Rose Tyler and Jack Harkness
This was the very first Doctor Who novel I've read, and I found it thoroughly engaging and practically impossible to but down.
The story may not be the most original, but the execution is excellent. In fact, if this story had been an episode from the actual TV series, then it would definitely have been one of my favorites as the plot was more than intricate enough for me and had just about the right amount of twists to keep me hooked.
I often found myself wondering what I would do if I found myself in the situations the characters found themselves in and trying to guess who was behind the mysterious events that were taking place. That's how gripping the book was for me.
With very little text, the novel still managed to paint lush images of the places and events. I had no problem picturing in my mind the things that happened. In fact, while reading this I felt like I was watching an actual episode of the show because the book had been specked with so much detail yet without making the text heavy and slowly-progressing.
The book is very action-oriented yet at the same time I found the dialogue intelligent and natural.
Although the Doctor and Rose are the two characters visible on the cover image, the story actually focuses more on the third member of the dynamic trio: namely Captain Jack Harkness.
Not only is Jack the one who sets the story in motion and the character that the very last few pages are dedicated to, but overall this book gave me a very good picture of just what Jack is capable of and what he thought and felt in various situations.
Jack's flirtatious side is fairly toned down in this book, but I see it as a good thing since practically all his other qualities come across perfectly instead. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if Richards' interpretation of Jack matches almost exactly the way he is interpreted by John Barrowman (who plays the character).
The teamwork between the Doctor, Rose and Jack was handled extremely well, although Rose's role as the Doctor's resourceful sidekick was almost completely taken over by Jack. (I'm told that it is a common problem that whenever the Doctor has more then one sidekick, the role of the other sidekick(s) unfortunately gets reduced). But even so, the rapport and the teamwork between the three was very believable and in some places even quite touching.
Richards has a very good understanding of how these three characters think and behave and also a good ear for how they talk.
When it comes to the other characters, I had no difficulties seeing all of them as real people.
It might, however, be worth mentioning that the book offers no introductions to the three main characters (the Doctor, Rose and Jack) as it is assumed that the reader is familiar with them from the TV series.
If you're a fan of Captain Jack and/or the Doctor Who episodes "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances", then I strongly recommend this book.
Author: Justin Richards
Main characters: The (Ninth) Doctor, Rose Tyler and Jack Harkness
This was the very first Doctor Who novel I've read, and I found it thoroughly engaging and practically impossible to but down.
The story may not be the most original, but the execution is excellent. In fact, if this story had been an episode from the actual TV series, then it would definitely have been one of my favorites as the plot was more than intricate enough for me and had just about the right amount of twists to keep me hooked.
I often found myself wondering what I would do if I found myself in the situations the characters found themselves in and trying to guess who was behind the mysterious events that were taking place. That's how gripping the book was for me.
With very little text, the novel still managed to paint lush images of the places and events. I had no problem picturing in my mind the things that happened. In fact, while reading this I felt like I was watching an actual episode of the show because the book had been specked with so much detail yet without making the text heavy and slowly-progressing.
The book is very action-oriented yet at the same time I found the dialogue intelligent and natural.
Although the Doctor and Rose are the two characters visible on the cover image, the story actually focuses more on the third member of the dynamic trio: namely Captain Jack Harkness.
Not only is Jack the one who sets the story in motion and the character that the very last few pages are dedicated to, but overall this book gave me a very good picture of just what Jack is capable of and what he thought and felt in various situations.
Jack's flirtatious side is fairly toned down in this book, but I see it as a good thing since practically all his other qualities come across perfectly instead. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if Richards' interpretation of Jack matches almost exactly the way he is interpreted by John Barrowman (who plays the character).
The teamwork between the Doctor, Rose and Jack was handled extremely well, although Rose's role as the Doctor's resourceful sidekick was almost completely taken over by Jack. (I'm told that it is a common problem that whenever the Doctor has more then one sidekick, the role of the other sidekick(s) unfortunately gets reduced). But even so, the rapport and the teamwork between the three was very believable and in some places even quite touching.
Richards has a very good understanding of how these three characters think and behave and also a good ear for how they talk.
When it comes to the other characters, I had no difficulties seeing all of them as real people.
It might, however, be worth mentioning that the book offers no introductions to the three main characters (the Doctor, Rose and Jack) as it is assumed that the reader is familiar with them from the TV series.
If you're a fan of Captain Jack and/or the Doctor Who episodes "The Empty Child" and "The Doctor Dances", then I strongly recommend this book.
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