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?
Please don’t cancel the Actor that play Dracula is the real deal he can bite me any time
Please please don’t Cancel Dracula the Actor that plays Dracula is the real thing he can bite me when ever. He’s to cute.
I love Dracula, it is entertaining and no hard to look at. Amazing cast and good hour. I really enjoyed this show and I hope it get renewed.
Anything I can do to keep this show going, I will do. Awesome!!!!
please don’t cancel Dracula this was a great seriers and would love to see more of what is going to happen
Awesome show! Please dont cancel
This show is awesome. Please don’t cancel it…..it was just getting really good!
Don’t cancel it. It as just getting good. Please continue.
I say give Dracula a chance, it hasn’t even been able to stretch its legs. I hate when they cancel a show that has only had one season. Freaking annoying. Give a little time to pick up speed. I like the show. I say keep it on!
I want the Show back pleaseee!! I love it!!!!
Just took a test on 4 chapters, Tough…, wish I had the calculating, cunning, strategic mindset of Dracula. I could have used some extraordinary powers on that test!. I passed, and now I need sleep, (in the day time?????) and coffee. Ready to go again, but must watch a Dracula rerun, to soothe my tired brain. I wish they would make more Dracula series, it’s just so good and the actors are awesome!
I like it; please renew.
wand a and all the faithful fans of Dracula, I agree we need to band together and give our FULL support of Dracula. Save that show.com is one way. You can vote for Dracula, which is right behind Blacklist in popularity right now, but the most important thing is to leave a COMMENT that goes directly to NBC. You can do it once daily. Or go to nbc.com and find Dracula and comment. But save that show.com is the easiest way I.ve found so far. Lets all tell nbc how we feel. If anyone else has an idea please let… Read more »
Don’t cancel the show! Its great show! I need to know what is going to happen with Dracula and Neena and what is Jonathan going to do to Dracula. Please bring the show back.
Renew please, the show is awesome. Love Jonathan Meyers
i love this show there are not the many good lately but this one is pls renew is worthit