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 like this show and hope I get to see season 2
Go and vote at save one show 2014 round 4! The last 5 are up. Dracula is in 3rd place. Jrm, Jessica Thomas and all the great writers need support. Show NBC!
Absolutely not should this creative and engaging show be cancelled. Very few shows on American television have the substance to be more than just entertaining…Dracula the series is British made inviting better quality of story and of characters…
Great series. Keep it on!
So look forward to Friday night to watch Dracula!!!!!! Johnathan R Meyers is mesmerizing as Dracula. The costumes and sets are incredible !!
The %’s aren’t showing the love! R people going to save one show 2014 round 3 and voting as many times as possible? Show your support! Show MBC!
I love this series. JRM is so sexy and all the characters in this version make it work, and keeps my interest. A lot of twist and turns!!
Keep Dracula on! It is an interesting take on an old classic. I never missed an episode. Where do I vote here?
go to -save one show tournament round 3 2014. That will take u 2 another site for u 2 vote. VOTE often and as much as u want. rnd 3 closes Thur. 5PM PT. It was in 2nd place and has slipped to 3rd. retweet THNKS Maggie
Keep this show going. It is different from most other shows; am a big fan of Jonathan Rhys Meyers since The Tudors. Why not try it in a another time slot; give it a chance.
Love the show it has the right amount of romance and charm !!!!!!!!
Keep show.
log on to save one show tournament round 3 2014 and VOTE! This round ends 2-27 at 5PM PT. without higher ratings it will be cancelled. VOTE as often and as much as you can. Thanks Maggie
go to save one show 2014 round 4 to show support. Publicity is whats gogoing to keep it going! Vote
“save one show” tournament round 3 2014 is still going on till 5PM PT Sunday. During round 2 we got Dracula into 3rd place. In the start of round 3 it moved to the 2nd spot. Now ,unfortunately, people have quit voting and it has slipped back into 3rd. Publicity is what will get Dracula a 2nd season. If NBC and Sky Living doesn’t see numbers of people excited about Dracula, it will be cancelled. So PLEASE log on to this site and VOTE VOTE. All of us must be diligent and keep it in the minds of NBC and… Read more »
Fantastic Show. So Interesting & different. Great Plot & Superb Acting. Show needs another season atleast.
go to save one show 2014 and Vote! Show NBC we are serious!
Dracula should be saved. Went to the website save one show. How do I vote? anybody?
I read the Dracula wiki, I could imagine how Dracula could evolve into different story lines. Big powerful fuel barons vs. Dracula, A new personal assistant. Its a keeper.
KEEP IT ON
Please keep this show on. I love the show, couldn’t wait for the next episode. DO NOT CANCeL!!!!!
PLEASE, keep it “alive!” I don’t get HBO, SHO, SciFy or any cable, since my family moved, and I’ve dearly missed the shows I used to enjoy on some of those channels…having discovered “Dracula” on NBC has given me something to look forward to on my Friday evenings when the house is quiet…finally! PLEASE, don’t take THAT from me, too!
KEEP IT ON>>>>
This story has so much potential to thrill, can’t imagine how the Van Helsing line is going to twist. KEEP the series A L I V E!!