Kindred: The Embraced (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, Kindred: The Embraced is a drama series.
What it’s about. Kindred: The Embraced is an American television series produced by John Leekley Productions and Spelling Television. Loosely based on the role-playing game Vampire: The Masquerade, the series premiered on Fox on April 2, 1996, and ran for eight episodes before it was canceled on May 9, 1996. The series focused on San Francisco Police Detective Frank Kohanek who discovers his city is home to numerous vampires while investigating alleged mobster, Julian Luna. Julian is the "prince" of the city, ruler of five groups of vampires in the city, collectively called "The Kindred". The vampires survive through the "masquerade", disguising themselves as humans, and Julian strictly enforces the laws that govern them to protect their anonymity. Julian and Frank form an uneasy bond as they work together to try to prevent a vampire war and Julian struggles with his romantic feelings for human reporter Caitlin Byrne. The eight episodes of the series have been released on VHS and DVD.
Who’s in it. Kindred: The Embraced stars C. Thomas Howell as Det. Frank Kohanek, Mark Frankel as Julian Luna, Kelly Rutherford as Caitlin Byrne and Stacy Haiduk as Lillie Langtry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Kindred: The Embraced has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kindred: The Embraced page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kindred: The Embraced tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kindred: The Embraced (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kindred: The Embraced change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kindred: The Embraced worth watching?
- Kindred: The Embraced holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Kindred: The Embraced?
- Kindred: The Embraced stars C. Thomas Howell, Mark Frankel, Kelly Rutherford, Stacy Haiduk and Erik King.
- When was Kindred: The Embraced released?
- Kindred: The Embraced was released in 1996.