Torchwood begins its U.S. run on BBC America starting September 8^th and on the main page we've added a sort of "primer" on the show and what it means for gay sci fi fans.

BBC America channel provided us with a clip of the first episode. What’s notable in it is how quickly John Barrowman’s character, Jack Harkness, stakes his claim to bisexuality – by making saucy and suggestive comments to both male and female co-workers. As one male co-worker says: “Careful. That’s harassment, sir.” Honestly, he has a point. I think Barrowman’s Harkness only gets away with it because he’s so handsome. Anyway, the video clip is below the break so you can decide for yourself whether it represents sexual harassment.

And in other news, Barrowman gives an interview to OUT in its upcoming issue, but hey, those guys are late to the party! You can read AfterElton.com’s own recent interview with the dashing star of Torchwood here. In it, Barrowman opens up about a lot of things, but we’re just a little peeved the actor neglected to mention his leather/bondage fantasies—something that is apparently touched on in his OUT interview.

We’re making a note here at AfterElton.com – “Must ask all future interviewees about fetish interests!”

Torchwood Season 1 Episode 1 video clip below break.