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 Draccula back! Better ratings will come with better scheduling. You can’t expect people to follow a series having episodes spaced two weeks apart. Just watched every episode straight through and fell in love all over again. Bring him back!
I just had the opportunity to watch Dracula. The acting and production is brilliant. Mr. Meyers is such a talented actor. At the end of the last episode, I found myself wanting to continue, alas I found that there was no season 2. I sincerely hope that there will be a continuation of the story!
JRM got treatment for his drug use, or so I read. Perhaps, they will pick up with Season 2 when he returns to work. He is such a brilliant actor, and I hope he is able to conquer his demons. It is a fine line the best creative people walk, and he is in my thoughts. <3
Please bring back Dracula with Jonathan Rhys Meyers
please bring this back. so much better then grimm
I agree with most of the comments made about JRM. In my opinion, JRM is a great actor. What a waste if he doesn’t get the help he needs.
I like Grimm equally as much. I like the entire cast and both shows are fun to watch.
It was good but I wouldn’t go so far as to say it is better than Grimm. Grimm is outstanding.
Bring back this show!!! This was a fantastic show, both acted and produced, why not try another time slot or day before cancelling. What a bad decision to cancell!!!
Do not cancel it–we had a group of 234 people who got together at a local community center to watch it together-amazing tv show!!!!! GREAT QUALITY. YES lets stop watching that channel anyway-awful non creative decision!!!
it was fantastic and beautifully filmed–why cancel it…..it was done so amazing. american tv ug keep showing trash and cancel the wonder of great art!
As I’ve commented before it was because Johnny boys drug use that got the show cancelled, not because the show was bad
even after a year, people are still wanting the new original take on Dracula back! We are still fighting for a home for this beautifully written sow by Cole Haddon. He had prepared for 5 years. We want to see his vision of the other 4!
Stupidity at its best!! For a network to cancel a wonderful show, great acting to everything…. Who makes these decisions?? They obviously made the biggest !! Don’t tell me it was ratings! Truly it’s just another act of stupid!
Johnathon Rhys Meyers was the best Dracula ever! bring back this series please!!!
It’s no use to complain…. I did for months and apparently the network in question truly doesn’t care!!! I keep hopping that a ‘Smart’ network will see the fan base and bring it back!! That’s why I switched from Jimmy Fallon back to Jimmy Kimmal … I try not to watch this network!!! I suggest you all do the same!!
I agree. Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ role as Dracula was the best! I was so looking forward to the following season. Why the network cancelled this series leaves me scratching my head.
Please bring back the Dracula TV series, it was the best show I have ever seen on TV. PlLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!!!!
I absolutely loed ts series. It was brilliant, raw and imaginative. Too bad there isn’t going to be a season two,
I live this show!! Dk why it would be canceled???
the best show of all time, why the hell will anyone cancel this show? It had high ratings, and over night it became phenomenal to horror show fans..
bring back the show..
This was a great show, WTH was it cancelled. My sister and I would always watch it together. Jonathan Meyers is a great Dracula. You need to bring back Season 2 ASAP!!!!!