Jack Harkness
Also known as: Captain Jack, The Face of Boe
An immortal ex-Time Agent from the 51st century who leads Torchwood Three in Cardiff, flirting with anything sentient while carrying centuries of loss. He cannot stay dead, which means everyone he loves leaves him first.
Common Tropes in Jack Harkness Fanfiction
Jack Harkness · Hurt/Comfort
920k works
One character is hurt (physically or emotionally) and another provides comfort and care.
Jack Harkness · Fix-It
480k works
Stories that 'fix' canon events that fans found unsatisfying, usually character deaths or relationship outcomes.
Jack Harkness · Angst
980k works
Stories focused on emotional pain, drama, and intense feelings.
Other Torchwood Characters
Ianto Jones
18k works
Torchwood's impeccably suited administrator who keeps the Hub running on coffee and quiet competence, and keeps Jack Harkness human. His death in Children of Earth spawned over a decade of fix-it fic and a literal shrine in Cardiff.
Gwen Cooper
4k works
The Cardiff police constable whose stubborn compassion got her recruited into Torchwood and kept the team human. Gwen's marriage to Rhys, her gun-blazing competence, and her complicated pull toward Jack all feed her fic.
Toshiko Sato
2k works
Torchwood Three's brilliant, quietly lonely tech genius, who died confessing a love she never let herself act on. Tosh fic is heavy on fix-its that give her the recognition and the romance canon denied her.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Jack Harkness?
Jack Harkness appears in 25k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Torchwood fandom. You can browse all Jack Harkness fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Jack Harkness ships?
The most popular Jack Harkness ships include Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Jack Harkness fanfiction?
Common tropes in Jack Harkness fanfiction include Hurt/Comfort, Fix-It, Angst. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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