I can't say Meat is a stand-out favourite of mine, but it is characteristic of Series 2 for Torchwood being a bit more dynamic in the storytelling compared to the more static nature of Series 1. Rhys knowing about Torchwood is in my opinion the first true shift of status quo for the show and it feels pleasant. The show is definitely at its best when it is swinging for the fences or being a bit more experimental. Unfortunately, Meat to me is only barely qualifying as that. The character stuff and the novelty of the episode to me wears pretty thin and we end up with more typical sci-fi content as the episode goes on that I largely started checking out of. It's not bad, just fine. Barely acceptable in its ambition and budgeted special effects, I view it as more watchable and average than anything special.