This is the episode that introduced me to my favorite character, and what a great episode it was.
I know I was completely taken in by Barnabas and can understand why Elizabeth and Vicki were too. He really knew how to turn on that gentlemanly charm.
David seems puzzled as to why nobody likes Willie or wants him around, gee I wonder why too other than the fact he [spoiler]harassed Vicki, Carolyn and Maggie, insulted Sam, pissed Burke off to the point Burke beat the snot out of him.[/spoiler]
I love that ending scene with Barnabas....he's happy to be out of the coffin,to be able to start a new life, yet he knows he faces an uncertain future in a world that has drastically changed since the 18th century. Jonathan was really brilliant in that scene.
I have to admit I did kinda make the connection between Willie's disappearance and Barnabas' arrival but I had no idea whether Willie was still alive or not at that point.
Again, what an awesome episode! With the arrival of Barnabas the show reached a most exciting turning point.