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 bring this show back!!! I can’t believe NBC cancelled this show. This was one of the best shows on tv. This series had a great story line with a great cast of characters. Bring Dracula, the tv series back!!! :0)
I love the show and u all take the good series away what a shame please bring it back
I loved the mysterious, sexy, exciting, Jonathan Rhys Meyer! Loved this show! Bring it back!
Shame on NBC! I also love the new spin on Dracula and Mr. Meyers is a outstanding acting as well. Love his acting ability, skills and that flair thing he brings to Dracula. I also enjoyed Gary Oldman as Dracula and what he brought to the screen. Please NBS, bring this wonderful show back!
I enjoyed this series very much. I am a vampire fan all the way. Dracula if coarse is my favorite. I would love it if it would make it another season. I think Jonathan does a wonderful Dracula. This is a great new telling of that legendary character. Please bring it back.
I enjoyed the different spin of Dracula … made it very interesting. The science that gave the ability of Dracula to go out in daylight, even if it were for a short time, made it very intriguing. This series should come back on Showtime or Netflix. Bring this series back!
please bring the show back!!!!!
They need to bring back Dracula , season two and more please! Renew! RENEW!
This was a great spin on an old story. The actors where excellent and it had a good plot going. I hope someone will pick it up so, the story can continue.
Me too 🙂
please bring it back this series was awesome gave me something to look forward to. every time a show comes on you don’t give it a chance to see what the ratings will be if it stays on another season example witches of eastend >>>> cancelled…..
This was an awesome movie ! All you see now on cable the same stuff over and over ! Reruns,reruns reruns! This brought new life to NBC and its viewing audiences!! They are idiots to not bring it back and will lose a lot of viewing by the people(us) who support their network! Good bye to Dracula? Well going to be a lot of good byes to your lineups NBC. if you know whats best for your network you will get it back on immediately! One of the best series of today!!!
Very upset it was cancelled. I’m sick and tired of every show I start watching ends up being cancelled. To the point I hardly watch tv anymore!!!
Great show and I’m very upset it was cancelled. Please bring it back. You get people invested in it and then it’s gone.
I NEED another season! Bring it back! Bring it back
Yes, Please bring it back. I Loved this series and was so looking forward to watching the second season . Always enjoyed each and every show. I sadly miss it !