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 was a great show. It is truly a shame it was cancelled. I’d. Like to know their reason for cancellation.
Awesome show! They always cancel the good shows! Please bring it back!
I loved this show.. such a shame it was taken away.. BRING IT BACK NBC
Cancelling Dracula in its infancy was a HUGE mistake on the part of the network. When a quality program is introduc’m sure ed then promptly cancelled after one season, it does not give a true reading as to the show’s longevity. Give Dracula another shot.
I loved this show. I work nights and would record it just so i could watch it and see what was going to happen. I was looking forward to season 2 please bring it back, the actors and actress were fantastic and the story was intriguing.
Dracula is an exceptional show with a loyal following. Canceling the show was a horrible decision and fans are paying attention. This will not work out for the network. Please renew Dracula!!
I loved the series, he was outstanding in the Tudors, nbc I thought you were one of those trying steer away from reality shows. Proved me wrong
All Dracula fans, listen up! Tomorrow is save Dracula Wednesday. Go to #save_dracula, watch the fan video (very important) then tweet to either #netflixsavedracula Or #savedracula#Draculafor syfy. The Save_dracula sight will tell you what times depending on where you live. We are fighting hard to save this show, so join in! The more we have, the better it is that one of these companies will pick Dracula up! Thanks!
Dracula was a class show, and Penny Dreadful is just…dreadful, in comparison.
Please find a way to continue it, or at least show any episodes that might have been lying around waiting for another season.
Please bring back Dracula I love the show it is awesome the actors are excellent.. It’s is the best show on this network.
Any chance this could be picked up by someone else? This is why I watch cable stations instead of the small 3 networks. Penny Dreadful will take Dracula ‘s place for me. The only shows I watched on nbc have been canceled. ..dracula, believe, and revolution. One less station on the Dvr list!
JG you said it perfectly! I don’t watch NBC anymore either! #this to #save_dracula tomorrow!
Bring it back! Why with all this crap you find on you take off air a great show.
i liked watching the dracula series and thought it was a good show i was very disapointed when i found out it had ben cancelled you people are all idiots.
What happen ! Did NBC run out of money for the next part of this show? I really miss it and hate that it has been canceled. Can you bring it back Please. Please!
#save_Dracula every Wednesday. You an also go to the heads of Netflix and Syfy. Netflix ted Sarandos @tsarandos@netflix.com and peter Friedlander at pfriedlander@netflix.com The syfy head is craig Engler @craigatscifi on twitter. #savedraculaforsyfy. We will ” from this night and every night, until they yield, blood will flow”. On July 2nd the short list of nominees at T V Choice awards 2014 UK will be announced. hopefully we have all voted enough on the long list, that Dracula and Jonathan Rhys Meyers will still be nominees for awards. Stay tuned! Thanks!
Cannot believe this. I just started watching it, and I love it……….Not a horror movie fan, but I really enjoyed watching this show…………..NBC needs to bring it back……….
WHY WOULD YOU CANCEL SUCH A GOOD SHOW, I AGREE WITH EVERYONE ELSE YOU KEEP CRAP SHOWS ON AND TAKE A GOOD SHOW OFF. THE ONLY THING I WATCH ON NBC RIGHT NOW IS GRIMM. ARE YOU GOING TO CANCEL THAT NEXT?