Blood Vessel

One person you wouldn't want aboard ship, when making the journey to England is Count Dracula, but he's there, on fine form, and thirsty. I wasn't sure if they were going to be able to retain the elaborate quality of the first episode, but they did, and some. It was a dazzling ninety minutes, you can sense the presence of Gatiss and Moffat, it has the excitement, energy and fizz that you'd expect from the pair.

Claes Bang continues to stun as Dracula, I am finding his performance absolutely incredible, he's charismatic, charming and funny, some of the lines in this episode were terrific. His accent is rather incredible, you'd never know he was Danish.

Absolutely love it, and can't wait for the finale. 9/10

As Dracula makes his way to England, he has set things up on the Demeter, so he will have his earthen boxes and enough people to eat. But on board is our Sister and she is in his way. The claustrophobic nature of a packet like this makes him very visible. There is a good deal of tongue in cheek for such a violent piece. Unfortunately, going into episode three, I've just figured that the third episode will not end this but push into another entire season sometime in the future. Am I right?

Totally new story, take and POV on Dracula and his history and lore. Really don't get the critics, and why they dont like it. it would actually be really boring if would got to see the same story, over again. I recommend it... it's not a jawdroper, but it's pretty sweet to watch... something new and different

With the almost claustrophobic setting of a creaking Russian ship, the cheekily titled "Blood Vessel" harks back to the classic BBC horror stories of days gone by.

Strong on intelligent dialogue and rich characterisation from an excellent cast, this episode is gripping, suspenseful and, like the first episode, inventive and unpredictable.

Claes Bang is a mesmerising Count. He's absolutely believable as the smooth talking vampire, bringing fresh life to a familiar character.

10 out of 10. Unmissable.

Stop while it's still good and leave the conclusion to your own imagination unless you want it to be ruined by the last one.