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Torchwood - S04E01 - The New World
 

Watch Torchwood season 4 episode 1 Online

The New World

 
When death itself comes to a halt, the whole world faces its greatest danger yet. CIA agent Rex Matheson has only one clue: the word 'Torchwood'.
 
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Torchwood / S04E01 : The New World
Season 4, Episode 1 | Aired on July 14, 2011 | TV-MA | 48 min. | BBC One
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EPISODES
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Season 4
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Season 4
Season 3
Season 2
Season 1
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  • Torchwood - Episode 1 - The New World
    Episode 1
    The New World
  • Torchwood - Episode 2 - Rendition
    Episode 2
    Rendition
  • Torchwood - Episode 3 - Dead of Night
    Episode 3
    Dead of Night
  • Torchwood - Episode 4 - Escape to L.A.
    Episode 4
    Escape to L.A.
  • Torchwood - Episode 5 - The Categories of Life
    Episode 5
    The Categories of Life
  • Torchwood - Episode 6 - The Middle Men
    Episode 6
    The Middle Men
  • Torchwood - Episode 7 - Immortal Sins
    Episode 7
    Immortal Sins
  • Torchwood - Episode 8 - End of the Road
    Episode 8
    End of the Road
  • Torchwood - Episode 9 - The Gathering
    Episode 9
    The Gathering
  • Torchwood - Episode 10 - The Blood Line
    Episode 10
    The Blood Line

Torchwood season 4 episode 1 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Oswald Danes, a notorious criminal, faces execution in Kentucky but survives due to a global event dubbed Miracle Day, where no one dies. The CIA investigates the mysterious Torchwood in relation to this phenomenon. Rex Matheson, a CIA agent, gets critically injured but also doesn't die. In Wales, former Torchwood member Gwen Cooper lives in hiding with her family until she and Jack Harkness are targeted due to their past with Torchwood. As the world grapples with the implications of no deaths, Rex extradites Gwen and Jack to the U.S., revealing a deeply al

Full Episode S04E01 Recap

### Introduction - Location: Montrose Hill State Penitentiary, Kentucky - Event: Oswald Danes' execution - Public sentiment: Largely indifferent due to Danes' heinous crime ### The Failed Execution - Danes' infamous defense: "She should've run faster" - Final statement: References Torchwood ### Torchwood Mystery - CIA agents discuss "Torchwood", a mysterious term bypassing security protocols - Focus: Investigation into Torchwood's British origins and government sanctioning - Disappearance: Torchwood references erased like a virus ### Rex's Accident and Miracle Day - Rex Matheson critically injured in car crash - Miracle Day: Worldwide phenomenon where no one dies - Medical staff confused: Injured patients, including a jumper, remain alive ### Gwen Cooper's Seclusion - Location: Remote Welsh cottage - Gwen's new life: Far from Torchwood, focusing on family ### Torchwood's Legacy and Mystery Deepens - CIA delves deeper into Torchwood's past - Rex's interest: Personal connection to Torchwood via a friend's accident ### Miracle Day Spreads - Global impact: No recorded deaths worldwide - Medical community baffled: Natural and accidental deaths cease ### Oswald Danes' Release - Legal argument: Danes argues his execution was carried out, demanding release - Public reaction: Shock and controversy over Danes' freedom ### Torchwood Hunt Begins - Rex's mission: Locate surviving Torchwood members - Gwen Cooper identified as a target ### Torchwood Reunion Under Threat - Attack on Gwen's family: Armed assailants target them - Jack Harkness' return: Aids Gwen, revealing his newfound mortality ### Torchwood's Rendition to the USA - Rex asserts authority: Extradites Gwen and Jack to the U.S. under special amendments - The team's fate: Uncertain journey to America, leaving their past behind

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nature of Oswald Danes' crime?

He was convicted of the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl.

How does the public view Oswald Danes' execution?

The public is largely indifferent or supportive due to the nature of his crime.

What mysterious term is being investigated by the CIA?

Torchwood.

What happens during Miracle Day?

People worldwide stop dying, regardless of injuries or health conditions.

How does the medical community react to Miracle Day?

They are confused and struggle to explain the phenomenon.

Who is Gwen Cooper and what is her current situation?

A former Torchwood member living in seclusion with her family in a remote Welsh cottage.

What is Rex Matheson's role in the episode?

A CIA agent critically injured in an accident, who becomes personally involved in investigating Torchwood.

What legal argument does Oswald Danes use to gain his release?

He claims his execution was carried out and demands release due to the Miracle Day phenomenon.

How does Jack Harkness change during Miracle Day?

He becomes mortal, with his wounds no longer healing instantly.

What happens to the Torchwood team at the end of the episode?

They are extradited to the United States by Rex Matheson under special legal amendments.

 
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