On the one hand, this is a pretty solid introduction to what would turn out to be a pretty middling series, but certainly Torchwood would also go on to have its moments and then of course its life in Big Finish so it is hardly all that bad, either.

Gwen really stands out in Everything Changes, and I also like the general climate and energy of the pilot. It feels full of the ambition that would both enable the series to tell its best stories, and would constantly lead to missteps, too. I do feel the story is in a bit of a weird place, since it has to service new viewers, Doctor Who fans, and establish its tone all in one episode. It largely succeeds, but does do weird things like put a lot of mystery up around Jack, even though many viewers are going to already know a lot about this character from Doctor Who.

Still, it does a good job at catching and holding your interest. Everything Changes is a pretty strong introduction to any series.