Some drama texts challenge assumptions and stereotypes about sexuality, creating more complex characters. Torchwood is a playful example of this – a sci-fi drama where sexuality is fluid instead of fixed, and characters cannot be easily categorised.
This clip shows Captain Jack (left) meeting Captain John (right) – someone who is dangerous and mysterious. Jack appears to recognise John from the past, but we don’t know why.
2. How does this develop the stereotypical representation of homosexual masculinity?
3. The confrontation borrows a lot of its style from Westerns. How does this impact on the representation of the two male characters?
