Janto
Jack Harkness/Ianto Jones
The immortal Captain Jack Harkness and the quietly competent Ianto Jones, whose relationship evolved from professional to deeply personal.
What is Janto?
Janto is the fan-given name for the romantic pairing of Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones from Torchwood. With over 32,000 works on Archive of Our Own, it's one of the most popular ships in the fandom.
Why fans love Janto
Their understated romance and tragic ending drives fans to explore their relationship more deeply and create fix-it scenarios.
Most Popular Janto Fanfics
The highest-rated Janto stories on AO3, ranked by kudos.
Pocket Watch Boy
Completeby Mhalachai
Ianto Jones is a very different sort of boy. (wee!Time Lord!Ianto)
The Doctor And Mr. Jones
Completeby copperbadge
The Doctor thought he was alone in the universe -- but Torchwood is about to prove him wrong.
Get Loved, Make More, Try to Stay Alive
Completeby Dira Sudis (dsudis)
"When we don't die young and violently, we die weird. Well, or all three, case in point."
Trying To Communicate
Completeby copperbadge
There's an alien in the Hub, and it's trying to communicate.
To The Sticking Place
Completeby zephyras13
The end justifies the means. Failure is not an option. There is always a choice, except when there isn't. These are the phrases Ianto Jones lives by and he refuses to allow anyone, even Captain Jack Harkness, to change that. Jack/Ianto, AU, Torchwood One Agent!Ianto.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Janto mean?
Janto is the ship name (portmanteau or nickname) for the pairing of Jack Harkness and Ianto Jones. It's used by fans to tag and search for fanfiction featuring this relationship.
How many Janto fics are on AO3?
There are over 32,000 Janto fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own.
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