Torchwood: Resurgence

Torchwood: Resurgence is the fifth series of the British science fiction television series Torchwood created by Russell T Davies, a spin-off of Doctor Who. It was the first series of Torchwood to air after a six-year hiatus.

Series 1 features former cast members John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Kai Owen, Tom Price, Lauren Ambrose and Mekhi Phiffer as well as new cast members Priyanka Chopra, Sian Brooke, Anthony Hopkins and Catherine Zeta Jones.

The series follows a similar structure to its parent show Doctor Who, with an overarching story being supported by individual episodes.

Series 1
After six years of keeping Cardiff safe from alien threats after Miracle Day, Torchwood are rocked to core as the mysterious Mr Franklin and the Wanderers bring a bigger, fearful threat to Wales and the rest of the world.

Cast
John Barrowman as Captain Jack Harkness

Jack is the immortal leader of Torchwood Cardiff, after dealing with Miracle Day in 2011, he and his friend Gwen Cooper return to Cardiff and rebuild Torchwood. 6 years on, a new threat faces them.

Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper

Gwen is the former policewoman who works for Torchwood Cardiff and is the sole living member of the original group. After helping Jack with resolving Miracle Day in Los Angeles in 2011, she and her husband Rhys return to Cardiff with Jack to rebuild Torchwood. In 2017, a new threat surfaces and Torchwood's new team has its biggest mission yet.

Kai Owen as Rhys Williams

Rhys is Gwen's husband an a part-time member of Torchwood Cardiff, often working in the field on behalf of his wife. After returning to Cardiff after Miracle Day, he helps Gwen and Jack rebuild Torchwood. When a new threat emerges, he offers his help.

Tom Price as Andy Davidson

Andy Davidson is a friend of Gwen, he was previously a police officer for Cardiff Police but was eventually promoted to The Welsh Government Liaison to Torchwood Cardiff by the First Minister and Jack Harkness as a result of his efforts during Miracle Day. His role proves to be pivotal when a new threat emerges in 2017.

Priyanka Chopra as Sienna James

Sienna is a former government scientist who was recruited by Jack to join Torchwood, she proves herself as a capable technology expert while also having the perfect aim, making her a vital person when a new threat emerges.

Lauren Ambrose as Jilly Kitzinger

Jilly Kitzinger has been living in recluse since she was approached and later dismissed by The Family after their incarceration. When she learns of an emerging alien terrorist threat rising in the depths of Cardiff, she seeks her old acquaintance Captain Jack Harkness as well as the mysterious Mr Franklin.

Sian Brooke as Adina Matthews

A former government official, Adina is an expert in alien technology and behaviour. She is hired by Mr Franklin to participate in Project X.

Mekhi Phiffer as Rex Matheson

A former member of the CIA, Rex is now the founder and leader of Torchwood Los Angeles. He is recruited by his colleagues Jack and Gwen to help with the emerging problem of Project X.

Anthony Hopkins as Mr Franklin

The rich Mr Franklin practically runs Wales and plans to eventually run the world. By forming Project X, he creates dangers beyond his entire imagination when he joins forces with a mysterious alien race.

Catherine Zeta Jones as First Minister Angharad Harkness

Angharad Harkness is the strong-willed leader of Wales who has a detailed knowledge of Torchwood Cardiff. She also happens to be Jack Harkness' granddaughter.