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?
I love, love, love this show! NBC, this is one of the great shows you should keep! Grimm has run its course. Thank you for bring great television back with this show. I look forward to watching Dracula every Friday night.
Please Please Please renew the series, Love this show!
I cannot imagine any TV network considering canceling this show. It will be picked up by a smaller network, never fear. If you relish viewing gothic, turn of the century dark British film, you’re in luck with this one. British costuming at it’s finest, check, excellent backdrops and building- check, OMG drop dead gorgeous sets and buildings out of Butapest and London, check. Not to mention the actors and their stories, kudos to col Haddon..
Loving this beautiful series. Endless seasons please!!
I love this show. I think jonathon rhys meyers is awesome.
Don’t cancel!!
Please do not cancel this show!!!! We love it!!
It should NOT be cancelled. The actor is as charismatic as the role he is playing. The plot is believable and the acting good. Certainly much better than Revolution.
Intrigued by the show. Was disappointed at first. Took a deeper look. Now totally captivated. A Friday night obsession. Bravo!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this show! Renew it for 10 additional episodes!
Love this show please renew
Have all your friends and their friends’ friends watch it next week. It is the ratings that will make or break it! I hope it stays. I love it too!!!!!
This is the best show I have seen in a very long time. The cast is amazing. The writing is well thought out and flows well. I look foreword to a new episode every week. Since I have only internet access I watch at NBC.com. I never miss an episode. In fact I have watched them more than once. It will be a sad day if this show is cut from the line up. Then what will we watch?
Could not of said it any better. It is one, or is the “best” show on tv…….. Hands down…..
I love this show. I cannot get enough of Jonathan Rhys Meyers. His Dracula is subtle and mesmerizing, and I love the new Renfield. The two actors have real chemistry. Jessica de Gouw is wonderful as Mina. I watch every episode over and over. Please do not cancel.
Excellent series. Way better than Vampire Diaries, Walking Dead or Beauty and the Beast. Top acting and story line. Production values are great and really bring the victorian age and some steam punk aspects to life. Hope it gets renewed for many years…
Awesome series! I agree with Paul. I would be ashamed to see this series end. A true work of art. Acting is fantastic. Love the characters. Hope it is renewed for many seasons.
Was really uninterested in the show at first but now can’t miss it. Love Jonathan Rhys Meyers depiction of Dracula. He gives it a whole new twist. Renfield is wonderful but am a little disappointed in Dr. Van Helsing’s character the way he’d portrayed.
Perhaps the most popular of the movie monsters from the 1930’s the Universal-Studio’s DRACULA now airs weekly in a new NBC series. Well-known characters made famous in Bram Stoker’s novel have been richly recreated in this lavish handsome production. But initially I was skeptical such a well known story, already filmed in over a hundred renditions, along with many television series produced spanning decades, could ever possibly be resurrected once again. I was wrong. The producers and writers cleverly weave the characters in an entertaining story arch perfect for contemporary audiences. In fact this program successfully layers modern social sensibilities… Read more »
This is my second time to comment. I LOVE THIS SHOW! It is beyond awesome. I had never seen Jonathan Rhys Meyers before, but I find his acting outstanding! This is much more like a real Dracula would be like. Even though I am a faithful fan of the other vampire shows, this one is my absolute favorite! I watch every episode over and over. Please do not cancel!
I agree with Elaine!! Great, great acting . This is a great story and it is just beginning. Please, please keep it going full steam!!