1. Both have a secret, underground base
The KITT Cave and Torchwood's command center are very similar. Both have sports arenas and living spaces, for example. Both are deep underground.
2. Vehicles are very similar -- Attack KITT / Range Rover
The Range Rover used by Torchwood is a clear source of inspiration for the new KITT. It's full of blue LEDs (both A-pillars) and the body is subtly modified with a dark material that resembles KITT's shell.
3. Both have a bisexual character
Torchwood has Captain Jack Harkness, Knight Rider has Carrie Rivai. Harkness is openly bisexual while Carrie's sexuality seems to be back in the closet.
4. Secret organizations within the government
Torchwood is part of the UK government, a special team of operatives that deal with aliens, the paranormal and everything else in between. Knight Industries seems to be a private company but they have heavy government involvement.
5. They employ a team of operatives
Of course, all kinds of shows use teams as the backbone for the narrative, but the similarities between Torchwood's and Knight Rider are striking. You have the geek, the hot chick, etc.
6. Relatively low-budget
As a spin-off of Doctor Who, Torchwood has a much smaller budget, so episodes tend to be more rooted in reality. This means less CGI and a reduced number of sets. Knight Rider is a sequel to the original 1980s show, which was not high-budget either. Both make the best of limited budgets.
7. GST is a fan of Torchwood and mentions the show in "Knight of the Living Dead"
In next week's episode, Billy dresses up like Jack Harkness, which prompts jokes about his sexuality. GST has mentioned Torchwood several times in interviews both in print and online. It seems he was going for "24 meets Torchwood" when prepping Knight Rider for its 2008 debut.
What do you think? Am I just going crazy? I want to see comments -- lots of them
