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Torchwood S4E1 — The New World

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Torchwood•Season 4•Episode 1

The New World

7.6/10 · 2,864 votesJul 14, 201154 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

Convicted child killer Oswald Danes is executed for his crimes and when he miraculously survives his fate a series of events is set in place that forces CIA Agent Rex Matheson to investigate a global event. His investigation leads him from America to Wales and

Directed byBharat Nalluri

Written byRussell T Davies

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Cast6

John Barrowman

John Barrowman

Jack Harkness

Eve Myles

Eve Myles

Gwen Cooper

Alexa Havins

Alexa Havins

Esther Drummond

Mekhi Phifer

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Rex Matheson

Bill Pullman

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Oswald Danes

Kai Owen

Kai Owen

Rhys Williams

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Bharat Nalluri

Bharat Nalluri

Director

Russell T Davies

Russell T Davies

Writer

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Monty L. Simons

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Hunter M. Via

Editor

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Lee Sheward

Stunt Coordinator

Charlie Picerni

Charlie Picerni

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Kevin Reid

Stunt Double

Nancy Thurston

Nancy Thurston

Stunt Double

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Nathaniel Goodman

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The New World" is episode 1 of Torchwood season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 2,864 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Bharat Nalluri and written by Russell T Davies, it aired on July 14, 2011.

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