day eight of favorite female characters

Last night I didn't have any plans--it was an exhausting week and I was happy to stay at home and fiddle around on the computer or read a book. I started looking for pictures of Martha Jones for my next favorite female character post. One screencap reminded me that I'd intended to check if Netflix had Torchwood: Children of Earth available to watch. It did, including via livestreaming.

Five hours later I finally shut off my computer. *smacks forehead* It was after 1 a.m. by then. I couldn't stop watching, though. So instead of Martha Jones next, I bring you a different pick for day eight of my favorite fictional females: the women of Torchwood: Children of Earth. ( slightly spoilery for the mini-series (but not really) )

I've never watched Torchwood before and I don't have any plans to watch more. What I liked about this mini-series seems to be exactly what some regular TW fans hated.

If this sounds like it could be interesting and you have any experience with Doctor Who (and handwaving silly alien technology), I'd say it's worth a watch. Especially if you like smart horror movies in which the most terrifying monsters are us. And, of course, shows in which the female characters of all ages are vital, interesting and nuanced.