“Not just the music, the sound effects are great too. Every time they cut to scene of that bus passing or those two guys trying to kill Jesse it's always accompanied by this over-the-top scare cord.” Reddit · r/Preacher · 9 years ago

: The episode was nominated for an HPA Award for Outstanding Sound . See - S1E2: "Message in a Bottle"

: The twins begin to secretly educate themselves using the "knowledge" Jerlamarel left behind, while Baba Voss and Maghra struggle to keep their secret from the rest of the tribe and the Witchfinder General. Other Notable "S1E2" Episodes

In this episode, Jesse Custer attempts to be a "good preacher" by helping his congregants, while the mysterious duo DeBlanc and Fiore arrive in Annville to retrieve the entity inside him. It is highly regarded for its dark humor and stylized action, specifically the introduction of the vampire Cassidy's resourceful nature.

Critics and fans often highlight the technical quality and character-defining moments in these early episodes.