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?
Really enjoy updated version. Loved the original too.
I love the show . Please bring it back!
This show deserves a second season. This show will develope a following similar to Supernatural !! Do Not Cancel Dracula !!
This is a brilliantly written and acted tv series, it held me from episode to episode. A wonderful twist of the Dracula story, elegantly done. Please leave it on, there so little else on tv.
Love it ! Please renew it
Have been waiting for new episodes since Dec. About to swear at cable company as I can’t find it listed any more. Now I hear it may be cancelled! NO!!! I love this show. I want a second season.
There are no more New episodes unless they renew. It is not on hiatus. 🙁
Great show in every way! I cannot wait for a Season 2 please DO NOT CANCEL!!!
I like the show. I know the ratings are border line status but please allow the show to continue. Its entertaining and thrilling and just never know what’s next
one of the best shows on tv.please let us have another season sir
Love the series! Needs to come back!
My family loves this show and never missed an episode! Please bring it back for Season 2.
What the heck happened to Dracula Series on Friday nite NBC?? When the Winter Olympics started the series was interrupted. I ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED THIS SERIES OF DRACULA!! The acting is suberb. What’s the matter with you peoples. You start something then you don’t finish it?? I was picking up the show via Hulu. Would please vote this DRACULA series back on with the cast of Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Jessica De Gouw, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Katie McGrath, Nonso Anozie, Victoria Smurfit, Thomas Kretschmann, Matt Barber, and Michael Nardone.
EXCELLENT…. Acting is GREAT. Story line is different than the hollywood version, for the better. It was perfect following Grimm. It made Friday nights worthwhile. Casting is perfect. Why haven’t I seen Jonathan Meyers before? PLEASE keep this going. I know several people that love it as well as I do.
Love it! Renew it!!!
Please renew the Dracula series…..I loved it!
Love it! Very good series!!!