There must have been a bazillion versions of the Dracula story...both in films and on television. Because of this, there is definitely a strong sense of déjà vu when you watch any of them. In many ways, this made for British television is much of what you'd expect with a few differences. The biggest is that this one is much more sexual in nature than most. No, there's no nudity or anything like that...but the women who succumb to the Count appear on the verge of an orgasm when he appears! And, you'd almost swear that a couple of these ladies were orgasming! It's a very daring approach to the source material...something that simply would not have been allowed on American television at that time. It also is a bit unusual because all of the early part of the story is mission and the Count is in Englad at the beginning of the show. It's reasonably well done and kept my interest, though a few of the acting performances were a bit over the top (such as Lucy's mother) and a bit of subtlety would have improved the show. Also on the negative side is the budget, as the show has very few sets and mostly is a drawing room program and lacks location shooting which would have made for a more entertaining show. Worth seeing, though, just for the amazingly well done death scene at the end considering the tiny budget.