Network: NBC
Episodes: 10 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: October 25, 2013 — January 24, 2014
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jessica De Gouw, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Katie McGrath, Nonso Anozie, Victoria Smurfit, Thomas Kretschmann, Matt Barber, and Michael Nardone.
TV show description:
This horror/thriller series is a reimagining of the classic Dracula novel by Bram Stoker. It takes place in the late 19th century.
The mysterious Dracula (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) has arrived in London and is posing as an American entrepreneur who wants to bring modern science to Victorian society.
He’s especially interested in the new technology of electricity, which promises to brighten the night — a useful concept for someone who must avoid sunlight. He is aided by his loyal confidant, R.M. Renfield (Nonso Anozie).
Dracula has another reason for his travels however. He hopes to take revenge on those who cursed him with immortality centuries earlier.
Everything seems to be going according to plan until he becomes infatuated with Mina Murray (Jessica De Gouw), a woman who appears to be a reincarnation of his dead wife.
Episode #10 — “Let There Be Light”
At long last, American entrepreneur Alexander Grayson executed a public demonstration of his miraculous electromagnetic resonator device, which promises to provide free, wireless electricity to all of London.
The demonstration was postponed after a previous attempt only a fortnight ago reportedly poisoned the surrounding neighborhood, causing children and elderly residents to become ill. Mr. Grayson insists that the poisoning was the result of sabotage, most likely by his rivals at the United Imperial Lubricant Company, although Scotland Yard has yet to find any evidence to support the claims.
This weekend’s demonstration, the second such attempt for Mr. Grayson, was to be his magnum opus, the result of years – possibly even decades – of research and construction that would revolutionize the world as we know it and put his oil industry rivals out of business entirely. What began as a day of triumph and victory ended as one of the most tragic and destructive days in London’s recent history.
At approximately 6:22 in the evening, moments after Grayson fired up his resonator to shed miraculous, wireless light on the entire district, the machine suffered a catastrophic malfunction. Grayson and his engineering team went to great lengths to evacuate the area as quickly as possible, and indeed the brave men spared many lives by doing so.
However, only five minutes after the machine was activated, a mechanical malfunction led to the largest manmade explosion in British history, centered directly in the heart of downtown London. The damage was catastrophic. At least a dozen people were killed in the explosion, and, while the numbers are still being tallied, estimates predict the number of injured persons to be in the hundreds, possibly even into the thousands.
Miraculously (and despite being in the belly of the beast itself during the explosion), Mr. Grayson managed to escape relatively unscathed, save for a few bumps and bruises. He is currently exiled in Carfax Manor and refusing to speak to the press, other than to briefly announce that he suspects foul play and sabotage to be the cause of the malfunction.
As London continues to recover from the horrific tragedy, hundreds remain missing. Most notably, Mr. Browning, a prominent member of British high society, has not been seen since the day of the explosion, despite the fact that Mr. Browning was not on site when the accident occurred. Miss Lady Jayne Wetherby is also unaccounted for, and she was last scene hailing a carriage toward the demonstration, only moments before the explosion. Also missing is Mr. Grayson’s right-hand man, Mr. Renfield, who was last seen returning to Carfax Manor on the day of the demonstration.
First aired: January 24, 2014. (Courtesy NBC)
What do you think? Do you like the Dracula TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
My husband and I loved this series and were very disappointed to hear it was canceled
wow. one of the few shows I actually watched on tv. there is a lot of crap on tv right now that could have been cancelled in its place. …LAME DECISION NBC
This was a Great New series .. I have no Idea why NBC would Cancel this.
I Loved Dracula…I am very upset that it was cancelled and I really think they need to RENEW SEASON 2.
I really liked this show. I knew they would throw this one out the window with Alcatraz.
Two great shows Sci Fi could pick up. Dracula and Alcatraz
This was one o the best new shows. Really? I loved this show. couldn’t wait to see what happened this season. Bad Call NBC.
Am upset I was really looking forward for season 2 this is so bs, each time that there is a really good show something bad always happen to it, nbc need to stop and put this show back on the air
Can’t believe you cancelled this show. Many people enjoyed this one. Think you really dropped the ball on this one!! You really should reconsider!
So aggravating that this is another good, well done show cancelled. Sometimes I wonder about NBC and who decides to cancel something as great as this–great actors and great story. Shame on whoever is responsible.
Every time there is a good show on tv, SOMEBODY gets the bright idea to cancel it! I don’t know who they are asking, but it’s not me. They keep shows that suck, & get rid of the ones that are actually entertaining.
Really was enjoying the show. I think NBC should bring it back. It was a really good store and my whole family was really enjoyed watching in. We have been watching and waiting for it to come back.
bring the show back it is a great show ,give the show a chance
It was a great show, expected to see more. They always cancel great series!!!
My wife and I really enjoyed the Dracula series…..Very disappointed if it is cancelled.
So SORRY to hear this!!!! Loved this show 🙁 Boo NBC