After being revived by a mysterious figure through the blood of a graveyard thief, Dracula arrives in London posing as Alexander Grayson, an American entrepreneur who claims to bring modern science to Victorian society.

Their plans are complicated when Dracula becomes fascinated with Mina Murray, a woman who seems to be a reincarnation of his dead wife, Ilona.

The subsequent development and production were arduous, with an unidentified producer[15][16] on the series meddling with several key decisions, and nearly causing Haddon to quit several times.

[17] The essay series drew strong commendation from other television professionals for its insight and honesty, such as showrunners Mickey Fisher and Steven S.

[9][19] Prior to the series premiere, NBC released an animated web companion entitled Dracula Rising, which serves as a prequel that depicts the origin story of the titular character.