: Cornered by the police, Dio discards his humanity by stabbing George and using his blood to activate the Stone Mask , transforming himself into a vampire.

: To defeat the now-immortal Dio, Jonathan sets his own childhood home ablaze, leading to a brutal, vertical battle up the walls of the burning mansion. Critical Review Highlights

: The episode solidifies Dio as a "pure evil" antagonist. His willingness to murder his adoptive father and burn down his home sets a high bar for villainy in the franchise.