Back in series 1 and 2 of Torchwood, when it was bad, it was at least distinctive and Welsh. Now when it is bad, it is a generically bad U.S. show. I didn’t need UK / American differences in language to be explained to me. Some of the dialogue is appalling. Sex scenes designed to fill a quota. I understand Jane Espenson has a strong pedigree in American TV, but she doesn’t nail this first contribution.