Adrift

Episode aired Mar 19, 2008
TV-MA
50m

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

1.2K

YOUR RATING

John Barrowman, Eve Myles, and Gareth David-Lloyd in Torchwood (2006)

Action Drama Horror Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller

When a local teenager disappears, Gwen is drawn into an investigation that reveals a darker side of Torchwood. Hundreds of people have disappeared without a trace, but why is Jack obstructin... Read allWhen a local teenager disappears, Gwen is drawn into an investigation that reveals a darker side of Torchwood. Hundreds of people have disappeared without a trace, but why is Jack obstructing attempts to find them? The answer seems to lie in the rift, and as Gwen follows the trai... Read allWhen a local teenager disappears, Gwen is drawn into an investigation that reveals a darker side of Torchwood. Hundreds of people have disappeared without a trace, but why is Jack obstructing attempts to find them? The answer seems to lie in the rift, and as Gwen follows the trail, she makes a shocking discovery.

Director
- Mark Everest
Writers
- Russell T. Davies
- Chris Chibnall
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

8.1/10

1.2K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Mark Everest
Writers
- Russell T. Davies
- Chris Chibnall
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
The Cardiff Bay Barrage is an adjustable dam across the opening of Cardiff Bay. Finished in 2001, it was one of the largest civil engineering projects in Europe. Without this barrage, the bay at Cardiff waterfront would be an ugly mudflat for 20 hours a day. Now the dam keeps the bay full of water at all times and the barrage gates allow boats into and out of the bay.

Goofs
In the hothouse scene, Ianto's right hand is on Jack's left shoulder. After cutting away and then quickly shifting back, Ianto's right arm is now completely trapped against his body by Jack holding him in an embrace with his left arm.

Quotes
Captain Jack Harkness: Too bad you weren't here a hour ago; we could have used you for naked hide and seek.
Ianto Jones: [smirks] He cheats, he always cheats.

Connections
Featured in Torchwood Declassified: Children of Earth (2009)

Soundtracks
Torchwood Theme
(uncredited)
Written by Murray Gold

User reviews5

Featured review

10/10

Chibnall at his best.

Gwen investigates the disappearance of Cardiff teenager Jonah, who's just one in a line of people who have vanished from Cardiff. Gwen and Tosh deduce that the rift serves as a two way portal.

Moving, powerful, engrossing, mysterious, dark, imaginative, all I can do, is throw superlatives at this episode, it is absolutely brilliant, and without a doubt, one of the show's best episodes, it's fabulous.

Penned by Chris Chibnall, I've said it before, and will say it again, this is the best Doctor Who related thing he's written, proof that he has huge talent, and can certainly write, he's maligned by a lot of the fanhood, this serves as a reminder of what he can do.

A little chink of mistrust between Gwen and Jack, it's been all sunshine and roses so far, this challenges that.

Some of the acting is phenomenal, Ruth Jones and Robert Pugh both stand out, what a pair of powerhouse performances.

Great location work and some impressive makeup, this one holds up incredibly well.

10/10.