dragonspell | TW fanfiction rant

You know where I'd like to see Torchwood go? Okay, so Tosh was REALLY irreplaceable. I would have rather she not have died. But a soothing balm? (Besides more hot, hot, HOT Janto scenes) Would be John Hart joining. He's good at tech, isn't he? Why not?

Also, I'm beginning to give up hope on finding actually GOOD Torchwood fanfiction. It may be a mean thing to say, but I haven't actually found a fic that doesn't have a problem SOMEWHERE. Whether it is in the characterization, in the style of the fic, in the plot, in the point of view, etc! Okay, not fair. I have found a few good ones, but they certainly weren't the Jack/Ianto flavor that I currently want.

I'm beginning to wonder if the series is just TOO obvious for the kick-ass writers. If they'd rather stretch their legs elsewhere. ~_~

But I know I'm just being unkind. There are good fics out there (there HAVE to be), they're just buried under all the SHIT. >_<

A fic that's in character, well-written, shows instead of tells, stays on its chosen point of view, is NOT pure cringe-inducing ANGST, and doesn't have ANY HORRIBLE OCs playing main parts (I got into the series for the canon characters, not for possible OCs fans might come up with). It's apparently asking too much. Or maybe I'm giving up too soon. I don't know. But I do know I'd rather watch an episode for the 4th time than attempt to slog my way through another bad fic. ~_~

...I suppose I should start searching for rec sites instead of trying to dig myself. I know I don't have enough stamina to dive headfirst into the Torchwood ocean without a little guidance.

Edit: Found the rec community! Yayness!

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It's not really cricket to recommend something one hasn't read, but...

I'm not into Torchwood.

Try this fic, written by a friend of mine. As near as I can tell, it's a public entry.

o.o Oooh, thanks Kelpie! I'm reading it now; seems better than I've found on my own.

Good! There was also a community recced in the comments of the first chapter, there. :)

When is this show on? I'm going to have to check it out.

=D Yay! Hi, Rhi!

Here's where I confess that I have no idea when it's on (just that it's usually on the BBC (hooray for British television!)) 'cause I watched them all online with a combination of Youtube and torrents. xD

Here's the first episode, though!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTCF9lx_k68
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Klq-uhFl_G4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekdG6s5xlEM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUCgQtPQaIc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXovF-2va84&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMigmmoRDoU&feature=related

Each episode is about 48 minutes long. They've have two seasons now of 13 episodes each. A third season is in the works for 2009, but it will only be 5 episodes, all one continuous storyline. *hopes for more*

I love Captain Jack Harkness. =D Intergalactic, bisexual MANWHORE. He originally showed up in the first season of the new Doctor Who (episode 1x09) and was so incredibly popular in the 4 episodes he was in, they spun him off into his own TV series.

I started watching Torchwood with episode 2x01 and just had to catch up later. xD

I've got a fic rec for you...two, actually.

One is by LauraB1...and it's called The Torchwood Girls. I know, it sounds cheesy, but it's REALLY good. It's about the time of WW1 where Jack assembles a lady Torchwood to run it during the war.

It is seriously fantastic.

http://laurab1.livejournal.com/tag/torchwood+girls+fic+completed

Links to all of the chapters and all that fun stuff.

And one called 'Shades of Ianto'.

It's one of my FAVORITES.

http://www.livejournal.com/tools/memories.bml?user=sarcasticbabble&keyword=SoI+Prologue&filter=all

Reading them now. Thanks! =D

I did find the Jantolution community (as well as the regular rec community) and read through all of the recs there and I've been forced to take back some of my words.

Like Timewatching by wildestranger (http://wildestranger.livejournal.com/154124.html) and Obsession by Arabella (http://faded-memories.livejournal.com/145681.html).

So happy. =D

By the way, adore your icon. =D "You went to *murder* rehab?"

Ahahahahaha, I LOVE MY ICON. It's from

redscharlach and she has some AMAZINGLY funny icons. I've got one other one of hers (using it now) and I'm probably going to do some weeding out to get another one.

http://www.redscharlach.co.uk/redart.html

You should definitely check out her stuff...they're hilarious!

And yes, god. That's such an awesome exchange.

I think the thing that I love about Torchwood so much is that there's such natural chemistry between all the stars. Least of all Barrowman and Gareth David Lloyd. It's awesome. Because as much as I had hoped I'd like it, I really didn't care for Brokeback Mountain for that specific reason. There didn't seem to be any chemistry and you could tell that Heath was uncomfortable.

And it's so easy going at Torchwood.

Oh, definitely natural chemistry. Though I'm convinced John Barrowman can have chemistry with a rock. o_o They all just get along great, though, and it's wonderful. And I'm so glad that John and Gareth are quite okay with it all. Leads to VERY hot scenes. And James Marsters. ♥

Definitely checking out the icon scene. Thanks for the link!

Mmmmm, John Barrowman and chemistry.

If you really want some amusement...watch this. It hurts in a funny way that makes me cringe. And it's got the added benefit of hearing John Barrowman say 'pussy'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlLW9Hnay48

And I'll say it again: OH GOD JAMES MARSTERS. Hahahahaha, god...Eye-Candy indeed!

xD Ah, yes. Only John Barrowman could make me watch a movie like Shark Attack 3. *pines*

xD I love how positively betrayed/scandalized he sounds when he points out that it was only supposed to provoke a reaction but they left in the movie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_XKsJ_emog

...I'm so going to get my hands on that damn movie. xD

EYE CANDY!

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

GOD. I love John Barrowman. Love him SO HARD.

And hahahaah!

Oh dear. "Shades of Ianto" is beautifully written but it was done before "Fragments," wasn't it? xD My mind keeps popping up saying "Wait a minute, that's not right." xD But it's intriguing enough, I think, to ignoring the pinging in my brain.

Yeah, pretty sure it's done before most of season 2, actually. I love it because it's really what I'd love to see from Ianto in fics more often. Strong BUT willing to break.

Wow, totally the wrong icon....hahahahahahaa

Oh, I know. I've only been in the fandom a week or so and already I'm starting to roll my eyes when they write Ianto as incredibly weak or, God forbid, GIRLY. I also roll my eyes when they make Owen the root of all evil, as well xD

I'm liking the fic very muchly!

I've got a secret kink for Ianto and Owen slash, I have to admit...and there's an author called Lady Paperclip that has some FANTASTIC stuff.

But it's a little sickening in the fact that she's..oh..18.

http://paperclipbitch.livejournal.com/72695.html#cutid1

I recc She's My Man...That Old Black Magic, Wish You Were Here (And I Wasn't) and DEFINITELY It Will Bleed You Dry. If you like crossovers (and CSI), You're Going To Wish I'd Never Touched You.

I find it pretty impossible to choose a favorite of hers, but she's good. REALLY good. Strong Ianto with his own weaknesses and a delightful grasp on Fucked Up Owen.

Owen/Ianto... o.o O.O Holy cow! Now I must read. o.o I have a thing for Doctor/Jack as well. Torchwood's growing my kinks, man... I just can't keep up! *cries*

Oh, Doctor/Jack is so hardcore awesome.

I actually have to admit that I like 9/Jack more than 10/Jack. Weird as it is!

And yeah...Torchwood does that. God love it...

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