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 was also looking forward to Season 2. Please bring it back.
So sad to hear this series is cancelled. I was looking forward to it’s return. Jonathan Rhys Meyers is excellent in the role as Dracula. Please, bring this series BACK!!
NBC. BRING THIS SHOW BACK!! In addition, to all of my fellow fans out there, we need to do our part by helping to build the fan base. Tell your friends to go to amazon prime and watch season one. If enough people do that they will bring it back. Good luck.
Why would you canceled this show. This was the most exciting show about Dracula. I truly was looking forward to the next season just to find out that it was canceled why give the show a chance.. The show was just getting good I was looking forward to the next season oh my God !! Bring the show back !!!
NBC I can’t believe you actually put on a show like Constantine over Dracula. Dracula following Grimm was a true Friday night showstopper. I don’t know what needs to happen, besides Constantine needs to go and Dracula needs to come back. We see and hear about enough demons on the daily news. Vampires are Hot especially Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Haven’t you not seen the ShowTime series The Tudors’.
I do hope that Dracula TV series is not cancelled. There are other TV shows that should be cancelled in my opinion. Please reconsider bringing the Dracula series back.
Bring it back!!! Excellent show
I had read the final decision was still up in the air—-PLEASE do NOT cancel this show!
It figures….great twist on an old theme…..amazingly well-written, fabulous rich cinematography…..sexy …smart.. and that’s usually what happems when I really like a show. Remember Joan of Arcadia? Remember Alias???
Where did you hear that Dracula may be back? Hope that you are correct !!!
Does anyone know for certain if the cancellation is being reconsidered ?? I sincerely hope that it is. There are several people who truly want to see a seond season…
Please don’t cancel the Dracula Series. It’s a fascinating look at Good And Evil
And Johnathan Ryes Meyers is the most mesmerizing Dracula ever.
Bring it back….. It’s amazing
I’m so disappointed I love this series are they crazy Gees I so wish they would change their minds on this one
I loved Dracula and was looking forward to the next season. Bring it back~~~~
Loved loved the show. Please..we want more!!!!!
This show was breathtaking. Some of the best cinematography I had ever witnessed on a t.v. seris. The actors were superb and the storyline so original. I am left wanting to know what happens next! Please bring it back somehow!
I was looking forward to Season 2. Dracula had substance and one of the few shows that do. NBC you should rethink this and bring back Dracula you made the wrong decision. Plenty of other shows you should have cancelled some from one reason or another wins awards that I have watched to find out and I’m shock of the poor quality. Bring back Dracula this would be the right decision.