1897 was a great storyline but it was 8 months long and I couldnt wait for the show to return to the present. You could plainly see they were stretching things out by using the "I Ching" as a plot itself. I would rather have the climax be where
[spoiler]The death of Quentin is prevented and David is released from Quentin's ghost. Though it would mean there being no Petofi to the story. Barnabas was the show's hero, he should have been the one to stop Beth from shooting Quentin.[/spoiler]
If they did want to do a third time travel story they should have waited a year or more to pass as they did from 1795 to 1897.
I agree with you, Joeytrom. 1897 lasted just a bit too long and I was glad when it was over.
Also, it got rather tiring to see Barnabas yet again obsessed with another reincarnation of Josette, first with Rachael Drummond, then with lady Kitty.
When Julia came to 1897, she should have just told Barnabas to get over Josette once and for all!
I also think they should have waited about a year to do more time traveling. It seemed as though we're getting bombarded by time jumps, and the novelty starts wearing off.
Just my opinion though.