10 Shows & Movies Like Torchwood (2006)

Description: Centers around investigations into paranormal phenomena and government conspiracies, blending science fiction with procedural elements. The show's tone balances between serious and humorous, with a strong focus on character dynamics.

Fact: The iconic theme song was composed by Mark Snow in under an hour. The show popularized the phrase 'The truth is out there.'

Description: Features a mix of science fiction and action, with a focus on alien threats and time-traveling adventures. The show often explores complex moral dilemmas and has a strong episodic structure with overarching storylines.

Fact: The show holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running science fiction television series. The TARDIS, the Doctor's time machine, is famously bigger on the inside.

Description: Revolves around two brothers hunting supernatural creatures, blending horror, action, and drama. The show has a strong episodic format with mythology-driven arcs and explores themes of family and sacrifice.

Fact: The Impala, the brothers' car, is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala and is considered a character in its own right. The show originally had a five-season plan but continued for 15 seasons.

Description: Deals with anomalies in time that allow prehistoric creatures to enter the modern world, mixing science fiction with action and adventure. The show has a team-based approach to solving mysteries and threats.

Fact: The show was co-produced by ITV and BBC America. The creatures were created using a mix of CGI and animatronics.

Description: Set in a town of geniuses where scientific experiments often go awry, blending science fiction with comedy and drama. The show has a light-hearted tone but deals with high-stakes scenarios.

Fact: The town's name was originally going to be 'Eureka Springs,' but it was shortened to 'Eureka.' The show features many real scientific concepts, albeit exaggerated.

Description: Centers on a sanctuary for supernatural beings, blending science fiction with horror and drama. The show features a strong female lead and explores themes of coexistence and hidden worlds.

Fact: The show was one of the first to use virtual sets extensively. It started as a web series before being picked up for television.

Description: Combines science fiction with crime procedural elements, focusing on fringe science and alternate realities. The show features a team investigating bizarre phenomena, often with high stakes and emotional depth.

Fact: The show's fictional company, Massive Dynamic, was named after a real-life production company. The Observers, mysterious bald men, appear in every episode.

Description: Focuses on a team collecting and securing supernatural artifacts, mixing science fiction with humor and adventure. The show has a light-hearted tone but deals with serious threats and mysteries.

Fact: The warehouse is said to be located in South Dakota, but the exterior shots were filmed in Toronto. The show features many historical artifacts with fictional supernatural properties.

Description: Follows a group of protectors of magical artifacts, combining adventure, fantasy, and humor. The show has a team dynamic and episodic structure with overarching threats.

Fact: The show is a spin-off of a series of TV movies. The Library is said to be hidden beneath the Metropolitan Public Library in New York.

Description: Follows a detective who believes in the interconnectedness of all things, blending science fiction with mystery and humor. The show has a quirky tone and explores bizarre and seemingly unrelated events that eventually connect.

Fact: The show is based on novels by Douglas Adams, the author of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.' The title character's methods are intentionally chaotic and unpredictable.