Low Stakes – A “Kindred: The Embraced” Rewatch
A look back from two perspectives at a short-lived TV series from the ’90s based on the RPG “Vampire: The Masquerade”.
Episodes
We discuss the fourth episode of Kindred: The Embraced, in which Sasha’s immortal fate is decided and Daedalus grapples with his sense of responsibility for an innocent child (played by a young Emile Hirsch).
This week’s featured clan that didn’t make it into the TV show is one that also has strong opinions about the ties of blood: la Famiglia Giovanni. ℊ
We discuss the unaired third episode of Kindred: The Embraced. A fledgling vampire (guest star Nicky Katt) eschews Cash’s guidance and goes on a reckless killing spree, to Julian’s displeasure. Daedalus falls in love with a singer, Elaine (Kimberly Kates), and turns to alchemy in the hope of curing his cursed appearance so he can be with her.
This week’s featured clan that didn’t make it into the TV show is one that might have felt...
We discuss the second episode of Kindred: The Embraced, in which the Brujah clan faces consequences for a murdered mortal and Julian turns the tables on an investigative reporter. We confirm Sonny’s status as the resident favorite character and contemplate Julian’s role as a father figure...
We discuss the pilot episode of Kindred: The Embraced, in which our protagonist, police detective Frank Kohanek, pursues mob boss Julian Luna and is drawn into the secret world of immortal predators. We get our first look at the clans of the Kindred, which number only five in this version of the setting.
Ryan looks back at the TV series Kindred: The Embraced and how it fits into the larger history of the Vampire: The Masquerade franchise. Diana recounts her experience as a fan of the show during its original 1996 run.
Bluesky: @ryanskonnord.bsky.social
Check out our other podcast appearances:
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Everything I Learned from Movies
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