Ep 3. Ghost Machine

In Torchwood season 1 episode 3, titled "Ghost Machine," the team is investigating a strange occurrence in Cardiff, where a seemingly ordinary device called a ghost machine is causing people to experience vivid and traumatic flashbacks. The machine, which was salvaged from a World War II battlefield, allows users to briefly glimpse into the past, but also leaves them vulnerable to the memories and emotions of those who came before them.

As the team tries to uncover the truth behind the ghost machine, they are forced to confront their own past traumas and secrets. Lead investigator Gwen Cooper is particularly affected by the device, as she struggles to come to terms with the guilt and fear that she carries from her previous life.

Meanwhile, Torchwood leader Jack Harkness is preoccupied with a personal matter, as he tries to track down a former lover who may be connected to the ghost machine's origin. As the tension and danger escalate, the team must race against time to prevent the ghost machine from falling into the wrong hands and causing even more harm.

"Ghost Machine" is a gripping and intense episode that explores the power of memory, trauma, and the cost of secrets. With strong performances from the cast and a complex and suspenseful plot, it is a standout episode in the first season of Torchwood.