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?
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I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED when I found out it had been canceled!!!! He had finally got her back and it was getting exciting!!!! I couldn’t believe it got canceled. I wish it would come back.
It seems to me that all the networks are cancelling shows that are actually entertaining and keeping all the reality shows on the air….i have never watched that crap and never will, but you are right about one thing, they don’t let you know when certain shows are being aired…its hard to keep up unless you have it programmed in your DVR. I liked Dracula right there following Grimm when it was on Fridays
I’m very disappointed to find this show canceled. I was looking it up to see when season two started.
I was so disappointed series was cancelled. It was a top show I looked forward to every week. On a par with homeland, American horror, Banshee,Breaking bad. Why did it go away?????
Why? Why? Dam I was so ready to see season 2. My GOD people WHY?
I was so looking forward to the next season. WHAT HAPPEN ! So disappointing. This DRACULA series was so good. I could not until the next episodes. I’ve been waiting only to fine out it has been canceled. WOW !!! It always happens to the good shows.
Please reconsider the decision of canceling ‘Dracula’. It is a great series with amazing actors and story line, plus I just hate being left hanging. I was looking forward to the new season!
I’m so disappointed this show was cancelled! I loved the twist, turns and the love story HOT!!!! I loved it and could wait for the Second season! 🙁 what an awesome show!!!!!:(
I’m so disappointed! Iv been dying to see the Second season. This show was awesome, hot and I loved the twist , turns and the love story! Wow! It’s a shame !!! 🙁
I was checking to see if the show was coming back. I really liked the show and never missed a episode of it. Too bad another great show is out again..
I was just checking to see when the show would start up again, this really stinks that it is cancelled! Loved it!
Hate they cancelled this one!!!
Cancelled…Boo! I was really enjoying this series. I wish NBS would reconsider!
Wow I was checking to see when the show was coming back on. Sorry it’s been cancelled really liked it and it was the only show I watched on NBC.