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I loved, loved, loved the first episode. The amazingly compelling re-imaging and re-telling of Bram Stoker’s terrifying novel was completely mesmerising for me. Sardonic, irreverent, terrifyingly unique and riveting due to mostly Danish actor Clase Bang and his delivery, timing and overwhelming “presence” as Count Dracula. This actor has a presence that cannot be denied. However, the second episode worked (again, anytime Clase Bang was on-screen it was riveting) even though it was more of a “mystery” than a horror, but it worked. The third episode made me wonder a true WTF happened. Again, though, anytime Clase was on-screen as Dracula, the quality went up. He is truly multi-dimensional and underrated. Dolly Wells as Agatha (especially in episode one) has amazing timing and delivery. Talk about a cheeky nun! The third episode seemed to have a pacing and [choice of] actors that fell well below the first two. The ending was a complete disappointment. Episode 3 falls into the melodramatic unevenness of a soap opera. Nevertheless, I would still recommend this series, with the knowledge that it does turn arseways from the magnificent start. 3.5/5