Torchwood
“Save the Planet (One Alien at a Time)”
The exploits of a team of people whose job is to investigate the unusual, the strange and the extraterrestrial.
Where to watch Torchwood in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Torchwood there. Availability last verified on July 2, 2026.
Where is Torchwood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
About Torchwood
Torchwood is a 2006 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series created by Russell T Davies. The cast is led by John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Alexa Havins. It spans 4 seasons and 41 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Torchwood was produced by BBC Cymru Wales, CBC, and Starz and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 22, 2006, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Russell T Davies
- First aired
- October 22, 2006
- Last aired
- September 15, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (41 episodes)
- Network
- BBC Three, BBC One
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Cymru Wales, CBC, Starz
Torchwood cast & crew
Torchwood was created by Russell T Davies.
The cast features John Barrowman as Jack Harkness, Eve Myles as Gwen Cooper, Alexa Havins as Esther Drummond, Mekhi Phifer as Rex Matheson, Bill Pullman as Oswald Danes, and Kai Owen as Rhys Williams.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Murray Gold and it was produced by Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner.
Is Torchwood worth watching?
Torchwood holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 569 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed sci-fi & fantasy series.
With 4 seasons and 41 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, and drama, Torchwood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Torchwood
Torchwood isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Torchwood
John Barrowman
Jack Harkness
Eve Myles
Gwen Cooper
Alexa Havins
Esther Drummond
Mekhi Phifer
Rex Matheson
Bill Pullman
Oswald Danes
Kai Owen
Rhys Williams
Torchwood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Torchwood in United States?
Torchwood is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Torchwood in?
Torchwood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Torchwood are there?
Torchwood has 4 seasons with 41 episodes in total.
▸What is Torchwood rated?
Torchwood is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 569 ratings.
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