My main reaction to this episode was boredom. And that's tragic because it's a Ianto-centric episode and we get so few of those. The background information is wonderful: we get snips of Ianto's family history, more proof that he likes old things, that he has a stronger link to history than the future (despite being part of Torchwood), and his moments with Jack are just lovely. The little smile he has when Jack is talking about his time with the carnies was so sweet and as you say, proves that they're building a real relationship.
But I was just bored by the story. I didn't really care which, again, annoys me because that's apparently the most Ianto-centric episode we're going to get this season. I guess we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed that we get more episodes like 'Adam' where they layer in information (ie. the diary...which I just love) instead of making it front and center. Which I almost prefer, keeps things interesting.
I totally agree about old theater and films. There's an old, one screen theater in Washington DC that only shows one movie a month and while it's a new release I absolutely love going and sitting in the old chairs up in the balcony. Another great review. Thanks.
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Date: 2008-03-17 01:29 pm (UTC)But I was just bored by the story. I didn't really care which, again, annoys me because that's apparently the most Ianto-centric episode we're going to get this season. I guess we'll just have to keep our fingers crossed that we get more episodes like 'Adam' where they layer in information (ie. the diary...which I just love) instead of making it front and center. Which I almost prefer, keeps things interesting.
I totally agree about old theater and films. There's an old, one screen theater in Washington DC that only shows one movie a month and while it's a new release I absolutely love going and sitting in the old chairs up in the balcony. Another great review. Thanks.