Along with Doctor Who only airing four specials in 2009 instead of a full season, sibling show Torchwood will only have five episodes in its third season, also set to air in 2009. They'll be broadcast on consecutive nights in the UK, making it more of a miniseries. It'll be interesting to see what direction the show goes in now that showrunner Chris Chibnall has moved on to the same position for the upcoming Law & Order: London. He was Torchwood's best writer last season, so his absence will be felt.