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Torchwood
Updated November 2, 2026
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Torchwood is on four US streaming services, all rent-or-buy — no subscription carries it right now. Prices and the current list are below.
A team investigates unusual, strange, and extraterrestrial events while trying to protect people from threats beyond the ordinary. This darker, more mature science-fiction series mixes standalone mysteries with moral dilemmas, adult themes, witty moments, and stories about the personal cost of confronting the unknown.
- Year
- 2006–2011
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 · 593 votes
- Genre
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Length
- 4 seasons · 41 episodes
- Network
- BBC Three, BBC One, BBC Two
- Rated
- TV-MA
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How to watch Torchwood
Torchwood is not on any subscription service in the US right now, so the only way to stream the series is to rent or buy it.
You can rent an episode from $1.99 on Google Play and buy an episode from $1.99 on Google Play, Amazon and AppleTV.
Torchwood ended in 2011 after four seasons and 41 episodes, so what is listed above is the complete run — nothing new is coming.
Created by Russell T Davies and starring John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Alexa Havins and Mekhi Phifer; it originally aired on BBC Three, BBC One and BBC Two.
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Common questions
Is Torchwood on Prime Video?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Torchwood is on Prime Video in the US to buy from $2.99.
Is Torchwood on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Torchwood is not on Netflix in the US, and it is not included with any subscription — see the rent and buy options above.
Can I watch Torchwood for free?
No. There is no free or subscription stream in the US right now; it has to be rented or bought.
How many seasons of Torchwood are there?
There are four seasons, and the series has ended.
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