Aside from Ironside, NBC is raising even more undead. I understand mileage varies, and I hold no contempt for anyone who disagrees with me on this, but man, that strikes me as a real piece of shit. I can’t f*ckin’ believe they are trotting out that reincarnated lover crap again!! Seriously! Also, the Sherlock Holmes-esque slo-mo fight scenes, etc. Horrible. I love how they try to class this up by name-dropping Downton Abbey (!!!!) and The Tudors. I don’t think Downton Abbey became a hit solely because of its opulent production values.
Again, maybe this is in fact the Dracula that audiences are now craving. However, anyone want to bet $20 this will last out a season, let me know.