Torchwood: Cyberwoman

TorchwoodBBC3 premieres the fourth episode of Russell T. Davies’ science fiction series Torchwood, a more adult-themed spinoff of Doctor Who. As implied in the title, this episode is the first appearance in Torchwood of an enemy from Doctor Who lore, picking up story threads from the recent second season finale of Doctor Who. Read more

Star Trek Phase II: To Serve All My Days

Star Trek Phase IIThe internet-based fan film Star Trek: Phase II releases its third full-length episode, To Serve All My Days. Walter Koenig guest stars as Chekov in a new script written by original Star Trek TV story editor D.C. Fontana. Read more

Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride

Doctor WhoThe 726th episode of Doctor Who (the 28th since the series’ revival) airs on BBC1, continuing the revived series’ tradition of including a special Christmas episode. Comedian Catherine Tate makes a guest appearance as Donna Noble, a hapless bride whose wedding is called off by extraterrestrial events beyond her control. David Tennant’s former Blackpool co-star Sarah Parish guest stars as the Empress of the Racnoss, and this marks the first time in the new series that the Doctor identifies Gallifrey as his home planet. The Doctor begins and ends the episode without an ongoing companion. Read more