This series had brilliant writing for the first - and possibly the second season. The characters had depth and grew and changed like real people. Serious themes were explored. Endora was even moving toward acceptance of her son-in-law. Later, the series turned into a mindless gimmick show.
Here we see how power corrupts. We explore the meaning of life. When Samantha makes the house cooperate with Darrin, while he is bedridden, Darrin gradually reexamines all of his assumptions toward life. He decides to let Samantha use her powers at any time. He said he was being selfish earlier. Indeed - we may wonder if that is true. Of course he only gradually learns of the depth of Samantha's relationship with him. Darrin decides to retire, travel and live a life of ease. Samantha cannot change his mind. She then receives his six month anniversary present to her. It is just a watch with the inscription "I love you every second". Darrin says that it is just a silly thing. Samantha points out that that watch and her relationship with him in his mortal world means more than centuries of near limitless power. Darrin then tells her that he finally understands and does not like the idea of never having to worry about anything. Because Darrin realizes that he would rather forget the whole experience and temptation of near omnipotence, he asks Samantha to take him back in time - before the whole experience started. She does. A wonderful episode which gave us a lot to think about.
Here we see how power corrupts. We explore the meaning of life. When Samantha makes the house cooperate with Darrin, while he is bedridden, Darrin gradually reexamines all of his assumptions toward life. He decides to let Samantha use her powers at any time. He said he was being selfish earlier. Indeed - we may wonder if that is true. Of course he only gradually learns of the depth of Samantha's relationship with him. Darrin decides to retire, travel and live a life of ease. Samantha cannot change his mind. She then receives his six month anniversary present to her. It is just a watch with the inscription "I love you every second". Darrin says that it is just a silly thing. Samantha points out that that watch and her relationship with him in his mortal world means more than centuries of near limitless power. Darrin then tells her that he finally understands and does not like the idea of never having to worry about anything. Because Darrin realizes that he would rather forget the whole experience and temptation of near omnipotence, he asks Samantha to take him back in time - before the whole experience started. She does. A wonderful episode which gave us a lot to think about.
