Honestly, I like the type of Sci Fi that has a lot of character interaction. I'm very big on characters and their drama and interactions. I actually think that Torchwood was a good mix of typical Sci Fi escapism and drama. The thing is that it's a sci fi show that takes place on earth so there's never going to be as much escapism as there is on Doctor Who or any other Sci Fi show that takes place off planet.

Maybe Gwen will just be a supporting character? I doubt it but there is the hope. Or Rhys ends up as a stay at home dad. There are parents in special ops and other government agencies that go all over the world and do missions. It's not too far from reality if she does end up working at Torchwood still.

I will admit that bringing in new characters can kill a show. I mean, House got so much worse when they started to bring in new main characters. The only reason that it's even slightly good is because they still have the old characters running around and showing up every once and a while.

That's Jack's character though. He'd go on without talking about Ianto or anyone else he's lost because that's how he copes. I'd see it as OCC if he started to talk about Ianto to others constantly. Now if we scenes of him alone where he's looking at a picture of Ianto and looks sad or something then that would be in character.