It seems that stakes and network executives can take a vampire down. NBC has cancelled the Dracula TV show after one season of 10 episodes.
NBC’s Dracula is a retelling of the classic Bram Stoker story. In London, Dracula (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) is posing 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 just like his deceased wife. Others in the cast include Thomas Kretschmann, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Victoria Smurfit, Katie McGrath, and Nonso Anozie.
The show’s debut did respecatably for a Friday night show but dropped much lower in subsequent weeks. The first season averaged a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.25 million total viewers.
Hannibal and Dracula are both produced under a unique deal that costs the network much less than other original drama series. Hannibal’s license fee is set to go down for season three so the network ultimately decided to renew that show and cancel Dracula.
It seems like Dracula’s studios could still potentially produce a second season for another outlet but there hasn’t been any news of that thus far.
What do you think? Do you think Dracula should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season? Would you follow the series to another channel or pay to see a second season?
I am more than certain that all appreciator’s of this discerning scale of Art would agree “Bravo, job well done by All”. Character Casting…amazing, exotic, powerful, beautiful and more. Scenes and settings perfect. Having read why Season two will not go ahead I wondered – should try to understand the business behind the cause? That being the reason, there is still that burning desire for more. Perhaps it is that some instances take a little more time than another?! Which ever the reasoning at this current time, for me, this is one of those items that I would ensure to… Read more »
I have that this was canceled this was one of the more entertaining shows on TV.
can’tdo anything with a drug addict,i know I married one,dracula was the best show oh well,all the dope he was doing made him look like a real vampire
I got tired of waiting to see when Dracular was coming back on so I googled it. I am shocked, hurt, and disappointed! One of the best shows on nbc channel 3. I said channel 3 has really stepped up their game. I was so looking forward to watching Dracula and Hannibal, two of my favorite guilty pleasures! Jonathan Meyers did hid job by pulling me into a great show. I loved the show and all the characters. Sign…so disappointed!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!! I loved Dracula. I would love to see it again. I didn’t know it was a live tv show at first I found it on hulu and fell in live with it. When i realized it was a tv show I looked for it and never found it. I am a Vampire fanatic. Please bring it back!!!!!
Please bring back Dracula !!!!
Of course I would follow it, it was a great program!
PLEASE! PLEASE! will someone listen to the fans of the show we want it back, I love this show, Johnathan Ryse Myers and the other actors are GREAT.
This series is the best!I’m still hoping that will be more seasons.
I will
Continue to hold out
Hope that NBC is smart enough to reconsider, and continue Dracula- the BEST show
On TV in YEARS!!!
I loved this show. The story was passionate and real. The actors were the best in character. I hardly watch any shows and this one caught my attention. So pissed!
I cannot BELIEVE they cancelled this show!!! It was my absolute
Favorite in years! I am SO angry! I’m dying for season 2…and 3,4,5,etcetera!
Dracula is the best show in decades. The people thinking about canceling ,need A lobotomy!!!!
Honestly, I loved Dracula. I was actually in Budapest when they were filming by accident and I really really wish they would bring it back. I know it won’t happen and it saddens me that good tv-shows die while other much worse ones thrive, I mean, how many years was jersey shore on air? It just isn’t fair. The costumes on this show where beautiful and the story it portrayed had me rooting for dracula even when he went on a rampage. It would make me so happy if by some miracle it came back but I would be content… Read more »
BRING IT BACK!!
READY FOR SEASON 2!!!
loved the show, would pay to watch it
I am so disappointed, that NBC canceled Dracula! I hate NBC, but Love Grimm and Dracula! Johnathan Ryse Myers and Silas Weir Mitchel are true masters of their craft! These shows have not just entertained me, but have been able to transport me from my hectic and stressful life to a world of adventure, mystery and pure happiness. Silas’s character is the man you want to be with and he always gets the best lines…or maybe he just delivers them the best! Johnathan is…the bad boy-you know you should run from, but can’t seem to stop yourself from running to!… Read more »
I am still hopeful that the show will be picked up by another network…I so enjoyed it.