Torchwood - Where next?

As Torchwood sits in limbo, somewhere in between cancellation & a slightly begrudged reappearance, it's announced on ITV 'This Morning' that the show has been 'axed'. Incorrect, perhaps - but did ITV let slip something not yet quite meant to be in the public domain? 

Time will tell: but what are the realistic options for Torchwood?

Torchwood, the cast from Series 1 on set in Cardiff.

Fans appear to be divided. At one end of the scale, some say Torchwood should have been laid to rest at the ed of 'Children of Earth'. The Earth - saved, largely in tact. 

Jack, broken - but free to travel with the Doctor. Gwen - safe with Rhys & baby Anwen on the way. Torchwood - a fading memory, a mere fleeting reference in future episodes of 'Doctor Who'.

Others ask for a return to pre-CoE Torchwood, with a new series focusing on Jack's missing years, and the reappearance of the much-missed 'Monster of the week'. 

Eve Myles and Kai Owen have both publicly called for a Torchwood 'movie' to give some kind of closure to the show for fans. Though this is unlikely due to the high cost of film production - it is a valid suggestion, one which in some form or other, could one day bear fruit. The question is, were 'Torchwood - The Movie' to become a reality, would this be a UK, or a US production, and if a co-production, who would press the buttons? Would the movie resemble 'real' Torchwood - or would we once again be forced to delve into unfamiliar - and generally unwanted territory?

Starz have not quite ruled out more Torchwood, but have hinted if there is more, it may be a long way off. However, should Starz remain involved in the show, at best, we'd get more 'Miracle Day' - and fans are not entirely convinced that's what they'd want.

Perhaps the reins could be returned to BBC Cymru Wales, and the show, to its roots. Indeed, the most popular option, by far!

(c) Great Welsh TV, March 2012