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?
Dracula tv series from NBC in year 2013 should definitely be renewed. The story line, actors, everything about it was great. Loved the setting. It was reminiscent of the older Dracula movies. Please do not cancel this wonderful series.
I love this series and have been looking forward to a new season.. Please do not cancel another great series..
Please renew this show. The costumes and sets are well-done. The actors do an outstanding job. The plot is exciting. It is sort of like the Count of Monte Cristo intertwined with Dracula.
Love the Show and Jonathan Rhys Meyers, is Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, please renew it!!
Great show please keep.
renewed
Please renew love this show Please keep me informed when it comes back on and if it is the same night and time. This show and revenge are my favorites, next to Young and the Restless and Bold in the Beautiful.
Please don’t cancel this show! I really love the story line, very intense and keep you on the edge of your chair! I love all the characters! Keep up the good work!
Love love love the show please don’t cancel it!
LOVE IT, LOVE IT ! Bring it back !! It’s one of the best shows on TV
YESSS we need more Dracula. BEST SHOW EVER!!! When will 2nd season will air? Please tell us soon. Thanks.
Cancellation NEVER, it should be renewed Greatest Show on TV right now my favorite love Dracula and Jonathan created a masterpiece. Should do a movie!!! Please renew it at once I’m counting on seeing what happens next soon! Please keep me posted, need to j know when will air season 2. Thank you. Regards Sandra I. Carrero
I’m in the Uk and over here it’s shown on sky living, so if nbc do cancel it I hope we still get it over here, It’s a fantastic show
Don’t cancel Dracula. Its a great show and well written.
Renew it already