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?
This show is truly breathtaking. I am totally a fan of Dracula. This is such a great take on an old story. The love between Alexander and Mina mesmerizing. Renfield is Awesome, I do hope he is alive. I have signed the petition and wrote NBC. There needs to be a season 2. There is not a better show on TV.
A extremely intelligent show, amazing costumes, sets, beautiful cast…To cancel would be a abomination…
DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!! IT’S AMAZING!!!! LOOK AT SOME OTHER SHOWS AND THINK ABOUT CANCELLING THOSE!!
Please don’t cancel this showing. It is absolutely amazing and captivating. It’s one of those shows where you either love it or you hate it, and i really love it. I can’t get enough of it. This is my favorite show. The cast is perfect!! Jonathan Rhys Meyers is the perfect Dracula. He’s alluring, mysterious and super sexy. Everything a great Dracula is suppose to be. Please renew the show. That finale was pretty amazing as well, please don’t leave us hanging.
please dont cancel! I luv the show!!!!!!!
Keep Dracula going. It is a new twist on a old classic.
I love the show, please continue the series!
Please keep this show!!!! Dracula is amazing, great characters and I love the story. Its different twist on the original idea of Dracula. Sexy, thrilling and exciting what more than that on a Friday night. Its my favorite show!!!!!!
xoxoxo Dracula
The writers are awesome! The time is perfect and the day of the week is also perfect. I am so hook that I can’t wait for the next Friday so that I can seat back and enjoy the next viewing do not cancel this outstanding series.
I’m addicted! I hope there are many more episodes to come!
I’m with you!
If NBC does decide to not renew I do hope they will give the closure for the dedicated fans!
Also, I never saw any type of promotion for the fall season in 2013! I just happened upon the series by mistake! I’m such a fan of Dracula
I can’t believe no news on Dracuka yet NBC… Please give this show a second season! We at our home enjoy this very much! Why take so long to renew it?? I truly hope someone there has the good sense to see it has a wonderful fan base so don’t let the viewers that u need down!! It’s well written and loving the cast, not just JRM even though he’s the best yet to play Dracula!! Please listen to your viewers and your fans!! You need us!!
Respectfully,
Cynthia
You expect too much of TV producers. It’s all in the numbers. Quality means nothing. Numbers mean everything. Sponsors support only numbers. Look at 2-1/2 Men, the worst show ever.
BEST DRACULA SERIES EVER, EXCELLENT PRODUCTION
My absolute favorite show ever! DO NOT cancel it!
RENEW RENEW RENEW NBC…. LOOOOOVE this SHOW…. NBC DON’T TAKE GOOD SHOWS AWAY…. RENEW
Please keep this show. It is one of the best things on!!!!
Loveeeeee the show!!!! Please don’t cancel!!