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?
DO NOT CANCEL!!!!!! BEST NEW SHOW ON NBC!!!!! DRACULA IS JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
Please don’t cancel this show!! I am absolutely mesmerized by Jonathan Rhys Meyers and the entire cast! The acting is amazing and the imagery is stunning! Please keep this show going!!
Love this series and looking forward to more seasons!
I look forward to watching Dracula on Friday nights. The cast and show is are amazing! I will be very dissappointed and upset if it is canceled!
i love this show i think it should be renewed for a second season.
do not cancel loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the show !!!!
Great new show. One of the best story lines. AlwYs a new twist. Please give us another season!
PLEASE RENEW the show. I am online now looking for the next season date. It is perfect following GRIMM another great show. Please give it a chance.
I appreciate the historical setting, with its architecture, furnishings, and fashion. It is a refreshing change from the ugly and austere modern settings on other shows. A greater authenticity in terms of the language used at the time would kick the dialog up a notch. It is hard to find series that focus on the past, and since it is holding my interest, I hope it is renewed.
I love this show. I hope it doesn’t end. It took a few episodes to really get me but I have definitely become a huge fan!!!!!!!!!
please bring it back.
Incredible show! Please renew for next season please!
I really like this show. I hope it does not get canceled. If so it should be ended the right way with Dracula getting his revenge and the girl.
I love this show!!! Please don’t cancel!
This is best show since LOST! The writers and designers are amazing.
PLEEEEEEEEEEESE dont cancel it. i get ansy on friday nights waiting for it to come on!!!!!
Me too Sutton! I pray the ratings soar for tonight’s show so NBC doesn’t cancel.
Pleasssssssssse don’t cancel, love this show and tonight was the greatest!!!