Grimm has done very well for NBC on Friday nights and is one of their highest-rated dramas. How has Dracula been performing? Is it safe or likely to be cancelled?
Based on the classic Bram Stoker story, Dracula takes place in London. The title character (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) poses as an American entrepreneur while he seeks revenge on those who cursed him. He doesn’t count on falling in love with a woman (Jessica De Gouw) who looks like his deceased wife. Others in the cast include Thomas Kretschmann, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Victoria Smurfit, Katie McGrath, and Nonso Anozie.
The series debuted on October 25th to a 1.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.26 million viewers. This was a very respectable performance for a Friday airing.
Unfortunately, the ratings took a big dive in week two and then again in week three, falling to a 0.9 rating with 2.96 million.
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After seven episodes, Dracula is now averaging a 1.1 in the demo and 3.46 million viewers. Unless the next few episodes see a good-size gain, the averages will keep dropping.
With ratings like these, it would seem unlikely that NBC would want to order a second season. However, the network has partnered with Sky Living on the series, decreasing their costs. Dracula started airing in the UK on Sky Living last Halloween.
It’s also worth noting that NBC renewed Hannibal last spring and that show drew even worse numbers on Thursdays.
So, essentially, Dracula’s fate could go either way. We’ll have to wait and see whether it will be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
But, what do you think? Do you like Dracula? Do you think it should be renewed or cancelled?
PLEASEEEEE !!!!! Don’t cancel DRACULA !! By far it’s the best show on television. At least give it a second season. You’ll see !!
Bring it back, for God’s sake!
Bring it on!!!!! Great SHOW!!!!! I am hooked and waiting for MORE. Come on second season.
Please renew Dracula I am so tired of finding show’s I like only to be canceled after first season, this was one reason I stopped watching T.v. Finally you have at least gotten my attention once again to come back and watch T.v. It’s it a great show full of suspense and making you want to see the next episode just to find out what is gonna happen next.
Do not cancel Dracula I love the show. It is steamy, and mysterious. Always keeps you wanting more.
Dracula is the bomb.COM
Hot & steamy with action. BRING IT BACK!!!!
No way Please do not cancel Dracula best show ever ever ever!!!
Stop playing Dracula is the movie!
Are you guys kiddingWHY THE HELL YOU WANNA CANCEL THIS INCREDIBLE show. Jonathan Rhys Meyers Is Phenominal. Listen to the viewers…….THIS IS.A KEEPER.FOR.SURE.
This is a phenomenal series I certainly hope we get a season2!!!!!
Yes, renew!!
Keep Dracula! At first I wasn’t sure if I would like but now am addicted! So please keep it!
Hey they cancelled another good series dark shadow in the 90′ s now Dacula too.
PLEASE bring it back!! I actually stayed home long enough to watch Grimm and Dracula on Friday nights. You have a line up that’s worth watching for the first time in years.
Dracula is a keeper