"Kindred: The Embraced" (1996) TV series

User Rating:

7.8/10   

Creator:

John Leekley
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Seasons:

1

Release Date:

2 April 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Romance

Plot:

Series based on the White Wolf role-playing game, Vampire: the Masquerade. Julian Luna, the undead Prince of the City, leads the Vampire Clans as he falls in love with Caitlin, a human reporter.

Plot Keywords:

Vampire | Vampire vs Vampire | Vampirism | Based On Book

Cast

Stacy Haiduk	...	Lillie Langtry (8 episodes, 1996)
Mark Frankel	...	Julian Luna (8 episodes, 1996)
Kelly Rutherford	...	Caitlin Byrne (7 episodes, 1996)
Brigid Brannagh	...	Sasha (7 episodes, 1996)
C. Thomas Howell	...	Det. Frank Kohanek (6 episodes, 1996)
Erik King	...	Sonny Toussaint (6 episodes, 1996)
Patrick Bauchau	...	Archon Raine (6 episodes, 1996)
Channon Roe	...	Cash (6 episodes, 1996)
Jeff Kober	...	Daedalus (6 episodes, 1996)
Brian Thompson	...	Eddie Fiori (4 episodes, 1996)
Kimberly Campbell	...	Waitress (4 episodes, 1996)

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Series Directed by
James L. Conway		(2 episodes, 1996)
Ralph Hemecker		(2 episodes, 1996)
Peter Medak		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Writing credits
John Leekley		(3 episodes, 1996)
Jean Gennis		(unknown episodes)
Laurie McCarthy		(unknown episodes)
Mark Rein-Hagen		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Steve De Jarnatt	....	co-producer (8 episodes, 1996)
Cheryl R. Stein	....	associate producer (6 episodes, 1996)
John Leekley	....	executive producer (3 episodes, 1996)
Aaron Spelling	....	executive producer (3 episodes, 1996)
E. Duke Vincent	....	executive producer (3 episodes, 1996)
Llewellyn Wells	....	producer (3 episodes, 1996)
Joel Blasberg	....	producer (2 episodes, 1996)
Mark Rein-Hagen	....	co-producer (2 episodes, 1996)
P.K. Simonds	....	co-producer (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Original Music by
John Andrew Tartaglia		(1 episode, 1996)
Leonard Cohen		(unknown episodes)
J. Peter Robinson		(unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Ernest Holzman		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Film Editing by
Ron Binkowski		(1 episode, 1996)
Russell Livingstone		(1 episode, 1996)

Series Casting by
Denise Chamian		(2 episodes, 1996)
Rick Millikan		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Thomas Fichter		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Set Decoration by
Natalie Pope		(7 episodes, 1996)

Series Costume Design by
Eilish Zebrasky		(2 episodes, 1996)

Series Makeup Department
David Abbott	....	makeup artist (4 episodes, 1996)
Thomas Floutz	....	key prosthetic makeup (2 episodes, 1996)
Donna-Lou Henderson	....	key makeup artist (2 episodes, 1996)
Dugg Kirkpatrick	....	key hair stylist (2 episodes, 1996)
Todd Masters	....	prosthetic makeup effects (2 episodes, 1996)
Scott Patton	....	special makeup effects artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Robert Del Valle	....	production manager (2 episodes, 1996)
Kenneth Miller Jr.	....	executive in charge of post-production (2 episodes, 1996)
Gail M. Patterson	....	executive in charge of production (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Martha L. Mericka	....	second assistant director (2 episodes, 1996)
James M. Freitag	....	first assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Bill Hrnjak	....	construction coordinator (2 episodes, 1996)
Roy 'Bucky' Moore	....	property master (2 episodes, 1996)
Jeff Kober	....	painter: original paintings (unknown episodes)
John Naehrlich	....	lead man (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Jim Fitzpatrick	....	sound re-recording mixer (8 episodes, 1996)
Christopher Harvengt	....	supervising sound editor (2 episodes, 1996)
Charles Kelly	....	sound mixer (2 episodes, 1996)
Bruce P. Michaels	....	sound re-recording mixer (2 episodes, 1996)
Gary Montgomery	....	sound re-recording mixer (2 episodes, 1996)
Bill J. DiDonna	....	boom operator (unknown episodes)
Dennis Kirk	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Rocky Moriana Jr.	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Elmo Ponsdomenech	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)
Mac Ruth	....	cable person (unknown episodes)

Series Special Effects by
John E. Gray	....	special effects (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Visual Effects by
Bob Engelsiepen	....	creative director (2 episodes, 1996)
Simon Holden	....	digital artist (2 episodes, 1996)
Ziad Seirafi	....	visual effects supervisor (2 episodes, 1996)
Brian Hanable	....	digital effects compositor (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Chris Howell	....	stunt coordinator (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Horace Jordan	....	camera operator (2 episodes, 1996)
Kenny King	....	key grip (2 episodes, 1996)
Dayton Nietert	....	chief lighting technician (2 episodes, 1996)
Paul Bode	....	second assistant camera (unknown episodes)
Anthony M. Gutierrez	....	second assistant camera (unknown episodes)
David Moir	....	still photographer (unknown episodes)
Paul Wilkowsky	....	rigging key grip (unknown episodes)

Series Casting Department
Paris Morra	....	casting assistant (8 episodes, 1996)
Kara Katsoulis	....	casting associate (2 episodes, 1996)
Rick Millikan	....	original casting (2 episodes, 1996)
Pamela Shae	....	talent and casting executive (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jay Kaplan	....	costume supervisor (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Editorial Department
Christopher Harvey	....	assistant editor (1 episode, 1996)
Donald Dean Kelly	....	assistant editor (1 episode, 1996)
Chris Olsen	....	post-production (unknown episodes)
Lynne Warr	....	assistant editor (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Mark Heyes	....	music editor (2 episodes, 1996)
Celest Ray	....	music coordinator (2 episodes, 1996)
J. Peter Robinson	....	composer: theme music (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Transportation Department
David Bassett	....	transportation coordinator (2 episodes, 1996)

Series Other crew
Michael Zamboni	....	production assistant (8 episodes, 1996)
Gary DeGalla	....	location manager (7 episodes, 1996)
Cynthia Eakin-Ayers	....	assistant: Mr Leekley (2 episodes, 1996)
Pam Jackson	....	production coordinator (2 episodes, 1996)
Renate Kamer	....	executive associate (2 episodes, 1996)
Phillip Morton	....	assistant: Mr. Wells (2 episodes, 1996)
Gillian Murphy	....	script supervisor (2 episodes, 1996)
Shauna Reed	....	production accountant (2 episodes, 1996)
Joanie Blum	....	script supervisor (unknown episodes)
Kristin Dewey	....	assistant location manager (unknown episodes)
Jaroslava Fernandez	....	special effects contact lens technician (unknown episodes)
Patrick Shiffrar	....	assistant accountant (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• John Leekley Productions
• Spelling Television

Distributors

• Fox Network (1996) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
• Republic Entertainment

Runtime:

60 min | USA:377 min (8 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Fillmore, California, USA

Company:

John Leekley Productions

Trivia:

The paintings used in the series are originals by Jeff Kober (Daedalus).

Goofs:

Continuity: The sign out front of Lily's nightclub changes from The Haven to Haven in different shots.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Underworld (2003)

Great show

I have to agree with the first comment posted; that the pilot was weak and the rest of the shows were excellent. Nobody gives a damn how close it was to the game...and quite frankly, I find it offensive that someone will get all self righteous about it...but that's not why I'm posting. Great show. The story was very consuming and kept your attention. Much is to be said for that these days as a lot of shows don't keep your attention any longer than a few airings. I have to say that (unfortunately), the best shows are usually the ones that get cancelled: Kindred, Earth2, S:AAB, to name a few. The general public isn't ready to devote regular hours to a little continuity. They are more apt to tune in for the occasional 30 minutes of overused situational B.S. Anyway, great show, I sure wish there was a way to see more.