Ep 3. Dead of Night

In Torchwood season 4 episode 3, titled "Dead of Night," the team deals with the aftermath of the global Miracle Day phenomenon, where no one in the world is able to die. This has caused a significant strain on resources, as hospitals are overwhelmed with patients who cannot be released due to their inability to die.

Captain Jack Harkness (John Barrowman) and Gwen Cooper (Eve Myles) team up with CIA agents Rex Matheson (Mekhi Phifer) and Esther Drummond (Alexa Havins) to investigate a series of murders that have occurred since Miracle Day began. They discover that there is a group of people who believe that by killing a person, they can restore the balance of life and death in the world.

Meanwhile, Oswald Danes (Bill Pullman), a convicted child killer who was unexpectedly spared from execution due to Miracle Day, becomes embroiled in a political scandal when his lawyer, Jilly Kitzinger (Lauren Ambrose), tries to use his notoriety to her advantage. As Danes' public profile rises, he starts to question his own worth and the beliefs he once held.

As the investigation into the murders deepens, the team discovers a shocking connection between the killers and a pharmaceutical corporation, which leads them to question the true motives behind Miracle Day and its origins.

The episode is tense and suspenseful, unfolding like a crime procedural with a larger-than-life sci-fi twist. The characters are forced to confront their own mortality in ways they never imagined, and the stakes are raised as they race against time to uncover the truth behind Miracle Day and stop those who seek to exploit it for their own gain.

Overall, "Dead of Night" is an engaging and thought-provoking episode that raises intriguing questions about life, death, and the ethics of medical advancements. It's a standout moment in the fourth season of Torchwood, showcasing the series' capacity to blend strong characterization with high-concept sci-fi storytelling.