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Season 1 – Dracula

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In an update of Bram Stoker's iconic novel, Dracula travels to London, pretending to be an American entrepreneur with an interest in bringing modern science to Victorian England. The guise conceals the vampire's much darker plans for revenge against those who ruined his life centuries earlier. His plan hits a snag when he meets and falls deeply in love with a woman who appears to be the reincarnation of his dead wife. Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys-Meyers plays the title role in this provocative drama.
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Critics Consensus

Though melodramatic excess and deliberate pacing hold Dracula back, its lavish production values and twisty narrative make it worth watching.

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Oliver Keens Time Out 07/05/2018
It's all fashionably-filtered fun, with the requisite amount of post-'Twilight' sullenness and shots of that Rhys Meyers torso all present and correct. Just don't expect a new insight into Bram Stoker's deathless creation. Go to Full Review Ellen E Jones Independent (UK) 11/01/2013
It wasn't really Dracula's hypnotic eyes or seductive whispering that drew us to the dark side; there just weren't any other characters worth rooting for. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today 10/28/2013
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Dracula is exhaustingly, confusingly silly, and deadly dull, to boot, which is one thing Dracula has seldom been. Rest in peace. Go to Full Review Brad Oswald Winnipeg Free Press 12/13/2013
It's feels clunky at times, and it's certainly more than a bit soapy, but Dracula does a better-than-expected job of giving viewers a reason to make an emotional investment in its characters and plot twists. Go to Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant 10/28/2013
Dracula isn't a drastic reboot; he's still the same bloodsucker he's always been (there's plenty of him feeding on the women of the night), but now we're just seeing him as the hero of a much larger story. Go to Full Review Kimberly Roots TV Line 10/26/2013
The series tweaks existing lore in a way that keeps the well-known story fresh. And Rhys Meyers certainly seems to enjoy himself as the impulsive, tortured central character - so does Smurfit as the delightfully aloof Lady Jayne. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Max W @MaxthorWoo Nov 12 The overall production quality of Dracula exceeded expectations; the cast was well-chosen, and the production design was impressive; the adaptation balanced faithfulness to the original work with entertaining elements. Unfortunately, the series was not renewed for another season. See more Harry H. @Movies10 Oct 30 At the Beginning of 2020 I watched the Dracula mini series an i liked it so much I gave this show a watch an i liked it too a really cool take on Dracula shame it only lasted one season. See more Sean D @RT20827224 Sep 23 Catching this one on Shudder. Bummer they ruined this one with the old Friday Night Death Slot back in the day. Much as in the Tudors, Jonathan Rhys Meyers is great in the lead role. Would recommend See more KerryWhite's S @KerryWhite77 01/17/2025 Rating: 7/10. 73/100 See more Chrissie_R1 T @RT04690967 12/28/2024 I think it’s a must see , watched in 2024 and think it was perhaps released before its time to the wrong audience. It’s beautifully filmed and has all the themes that make most people fall in love with Dracula. Sad to know they only ever did one season See more Laurel W @RT61640338 08/26/2024 Truely underrated wish they made made more See more Read all reviews
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Jonathan Rhys-Meyers

Dracula

Oliver Jackson-Cohen

Jonathan Harker

Jessica De Gouw

Mina Murray

Thomas Kretschmann

Abraham Van Helsing

Katie McGrath

Lucy Westenra

Nonso Anozie

R.M. Renfield

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 25, 2013 The Blood Is the Life Alexander Grayson becomes drawn to a woman who looks like his dead former love, while her fiance, Harker, worries about his ability to give her the life she deserves. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 1, 2013 A Whiff of Sulfur Grayson and Lady Jayne become lovers as he looks into her connections; Grayson helps Mina face a challenge; Jonathan strikes a bargain that has unexpected consequences. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 2013 Goblin Merchant Men Grayson investigates whether Lady Jayne is a vampire hunter; Lucy employs absinthe, romance and a tour of London to mend Nina's broken heart; Grayson earns a powerful enemy. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 2013 From Darkness to Light Grayson tries to win Lady Jayne's heart; Lucy hides her broken heart behind planning Mina and Harker's engagement party; Grayson's reunion with an old friend complicates matters; Van Helsing suffers a setback. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 29, 2013 The Devil's Waltz Harker learns Gen. Shaw isn't the hero he pretends to be; Van Helsing's first test with the solar serum is a failure; Davenport's people abduct Renfield; when Grayson dances with Mina at her engagement party, their feelings are revealed. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 6, 2013 Of Monsters and Men Browning hosts a board meeting in the sunlight in an effort to expose Grayson; Grayson and Van Helsing acquire a vital component for the wireless electricity technology; Mina and Harker advance their relationship. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 3, 2014 Servant to Two Masters Grayson is intoxicated by his invulnerability to sunlight; Renfield is sent to Budapest; Harker realizes he was manipulated. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 10, 2014 Come to Die The cancellation of Grayson and Van Helsing's demonstration leads Van Helsing to seek revenge; Harker forbids Mina from seeing Grayson; Lord Davenport's men attack Mina; Lady Jane learns Dracula is in London. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 17, 2014 Four Roses While Mina recovers, Harker decides to join the Order of the Dragon; Browning searches for his children; Lady Jane gets ready for the ultimate vampire hunt. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 24, 2014 Let There Be Light A public demonstration of Grayson's technology has terrible consequences; Lucy joins the undead; Van Helsing's revenge against Mr. Browning and Lady Jane leads to a confrontation with Grayson; Mina discovers the secret of Grayson's love. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Daniel Knauf, Tony Krantz, Colin Callender, Gareth Neame
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 25, 2013