1897 isn't my favorite storyline, but contains many of my favorite characters and moments. Magda, Count Petofi, Judith, Trask, Evan, Pans/ity, and of course QUENTIN especially early on when he's being a capricious, self-absorbed, utter rogue--and a damned sexy one at that.
Seeing Tim Shaw when he comes back all gussied up is a special treat for us Don Briscoe fans. Diana Millay has a superbly chilly turn as a new Laura with a strange link to the occult of Egypt, Even the dreadful Roger Davis manages some fun moments as a psycho vamp on a mission.
And I thought KLS as Kitty was the best work by far she did on the show. The only thing that compares is her very early weeks as Maggie in 1966.
Doubt she'll see it, but note to Miss Winthrop: Angelique wanted to marry Quentin because her Dark Master had promised her that if she could win the love of a mortal man, she would be released from the world of darkness (or something like that). She explains it in one scene with Barnabas towards the end of the storyline. It's an interesting time because she is with Barnabas but her emotional focus lies elsewhere.
I also love it when Julia goes back. They just waited way too long for that to happen! DC should have shelled out for at least ONE split-screen scene between Julia and Magda! I can just imagine the salty banter the two women would exchange.
Gothick