I love this movie so much

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

Phew. Big title. I apologize but yes :)Okay this review is in 2 parts because I've only seen 3 episodes of the series and already I'm facing lots of pros and cons. Update at the end.Pros: Nr 1: Dracula is well made although at certain times you get a glance of overacting, but regardless, I enjoy the character as well as the casted actor. Nr 2: The music in this series is very well done and immersive. Its beautiful and dark when it needs to be either. Something that goes extremely well with its chosen setting of Victorian London. Nr 3: It's chosen setting is very good. its very dark and Gothic at times. It befits a Dracula story to the letter. I was originally worried this series would focus on a modern Dracula in the 20th or 21th century. Glad to see they return to the original setting from Stokers novel. Nr 4: The acting is very good. Don't be fooled by Dracula's occasional dramatic behavior because if you remember Stokers novel or hell any movie about Dracula, excessive drama and overacting really comes with the part :) Nr 5: The clothing and artistry involved in the wardrobes for all characters as well as creation of the sets are extremely well done and properly designed. And that's not just in regard to propriety but also in the element of passion and lust that was part of every good vampire focused story. Things are beautiful... and definitively eye-catching as well as passionate. Nr 6: Mina and Jonathan are here as well. And once again Mina is recognized by Dracula as his former love. Drama and desire ensues... and it works. Cons:Nr 1: The Story. Okay, so I had my first gripe with the story and something made it very hard to enjoy this series at first. First of all the beginning episode wasn't well done. It was too rushed and tried too hard to establish too much. But we do get a better explanation throughout it and episode 2 and that is where 1 big aspect really got on my nerves because they wanted to include historically accurate Dracula information to some regard. The order of the Dragon. I saw someone say its more historically accurate ( this Dracula) and that is where you need to understand, Dracula was part of the order and he died for it as well as for his country. The order of the dragon was dedicated to fighting the Turks, drive them out. Seeing it turned into this conspiracy to procure wealth and power is... very cliché and boring. I mean, Dracula hated selfish, greedy nobles, particularly the Boyer's ( nobles in Romania, Hungary etc etc) that is true. But this feels a bit meh. The whole conspiracy angle. Personal opinion nonetheless. Nr 2: As said, the whole plot centers around Dracula hunting greedy businessmen and women who got this organization and huge plans in mind. Pretty basic but sure. Now Dracula isn't alone doing this. He was brought back to life.... by Van Helsing.... and although I can certainly respect creative freedom and all that, I think that one was too god damn far a stretch. And really messed up the chances for Dracula doing 1 thing, the greedy conspirators doing another and Van Helsing hunting Dracula at the very same time, allowing for some interesting, classic moments of arch enemies fighting. Instead he's responsible for the whole plan actually. Making small alterations to something original is cool. But if I was to change a sculpture by Michelangelo completely or re-draw the Mona Lisa, that would certainly raise a few eyebrows. Changing Van Helsings ENTIRE character... is pretty damn radical. I'll say this. if you can give it a chance, accept it's very very innate re-thought ideas you might enjoy it. I for one, being a great admirer of the Dracula Franchise am going to try because as my list points out. There are more pros than cons to me as of this review. Maybe that will change. But I felt I had to add my personal gripes and thoughts because I see a lot of reviews here not truly talking about what needs to be said. Mysterious, dark, Gothic, but beautiful, dramatic and well portrayed. Creative for sure. Too much for some, which I can absolutely understand. Especially as a fan of Stokers original.Update: Okay. Finished the whole season and Ill say this. Its a very good show. But unfortunately it begins to return more to Stokers original concept by the end as all the order members end up mostly dead. Problem being, series died... Anyway, Dracula wins. then Van Helsing considers picking up his old hobby and Harker probably joins him. But... yeah. It's unfortunate because it feels like this whole 1st season could have been a fast prologue. And things REALLY would have been amazing in season 2. Doing more of what I spoke of above. Too bad. I really want to see more. I believe they shot themselves in the foot by making such a weak main plot The business angle is quite boring. Well. Maybe we'll see it return in the future. Stokers novel was ALWAYS about Dracula and Mina. Never about some alternative agenda. That is where this series makes a mistake that, possibly, ended up costing it its life. 8 out of 10 all together. Very good and FULL of potential. But it unfortunately had a direction going that could have been entirely skipped. Or lasted around 2-3 episodes. Not an entire season. Most of them being around 7/ 10. Its a good series. But they made a main plot out of fluff and it resulted in a too weak 1st season for non- die hard fans.

First thing is this is a must watch for every Dracula fan. I have been watching this show from its start and have never missed one. It is very entertaining.Why no season 2? Gives a new dimension to the titular character, Dracula like how the film Dracula Untold. It is great take on the character Dracula, as a man wronged, depicted as hero, instead of the usual treatment as a bad monster villain, glorifying van helsing. You just can't imagine anyone else could have this perfectly pulled off this titular role of Dracula with such elan as Mr.Jonathan has. What a casting has been done. Hats off to the casting director. Everyone looks apt for the role they were allotted. Katie Mcgrath, oh man what a performance...Take a bow. The guy who played Renfield was terrific but what looked vague was that he needed a scene to display his combat skills as being the most trusted aide of Dracula. He deserved an action sequence.

I love Jonathon Rhys-Jones, To me he is in the same category as Malkovich and Oldman. So on perusing what he had starred in I saw a series called Dracula. Prior to this I had not seen any advertisements concerning this TV series. My first reaction was ....he has sold himself but as a watcher of every Dracula movie from Nosferatu to love at first bite, I thought I would watch this and my question is...WHERE IS SEASON 2. It is Dark and even though it transverse from the story it is done in a way that is mesmerizing and absorbs you. Jonathon didn't disappoint. Effects needs to be looked at especially in HD. Jonathons face needs to look none powdered and some of the effects ..particularly the door to his factory looks fake. It needs to be advertised world wide...Jonathon Rhys -Jones was an excellent choice and he will sell. Please I bought season one now I need season 2.

I am not a huge lover of new shows, to be honest I only checked out Dracula as some of my favourite actors, Katie McGrath and JRM were in it. Boy am I glad I checked out the show. From the moment it begins it hypnotises you with stunning sets, costumes, amazing acting, some fabulous lines such as "when it comes to dreams, the only way to falter is to abandon them." The role of Dracula seems a perfect fit for Jonathan Rhys Meyers, for me it is of any role he has had the one that suits him best. He is fantastic as Dracula, flawless.I love how the series takes us in ways from the book Dracula with amazing twists and turns which are unpredictable. When you find these out you gasp. I love how even though it is different from the book in ways as the series 1 goes to the end it begins to turn and bring us back to more book plots. It leaves me after every episode wanting more, every actor/actress in this show were amazing.It is a unique masterpiece in my eyes that captivated me from the second I switched it on. It brings us back to the origins of vampires, it is sleek, sexy, drama filled, suspense filled, perfectly written by Cole Hadden. For me every actor/actress was well chosen for their roles. It finished series1 with so many unanswered questions, plot twists beginning fans cannot believe it has been cancelled. It has so so SO much potential for a series2.We need to to find a new home for the show. Please go to twitter page @save_dracula to help try and get Dracula a new home. We hope Netflix will save it. #NetflixSaveDraculaAlso go to FaceBook www.facebook.com/onesexyman and Dracula Eternal to help in the fight to save this masterpiece stopped too prematurely.