Kindred: The Embraced was a short-lived television series that ran for only eight episodes on the Fox network. The series was based on the popular roleplaying game "Vampire: The Masquerade" published by White Wolf Publishing. The plot of the series revolved around Detective Frank Kohanek (played by C. Thomas Howell) who begins investigating a string of bizarre murders which ultimately brings him into conflict with reputed crime boss Julian Luna. What Kohanek doesn't yet realize however is that Luna is a vampire and the "prince" of San Francisco. Even after he learns the truth about Luna and his "Kindred", he commits himself to bringing the vampire down at any cost.
Actor Mark Frankel, who played the role of Julian Luna, was killed in a motorcycle accident shortly after the conclusion of the series.
Mark Frankel was credited only as "Julian" in the opening credits.
Although Brian Thompson, who played Eddie Fiori appeared in six of the eight episodes, he was always credited as a guest star in the end title credits.
Series regular Kelly Rutherford, did not make her first appearance until the second episode "Prince of the City".
Kindred: The Embraced bears some similarities to another television series, Charmed. Both programs were produced by Aaron Spelling and E. Duke Vincent. Both shows featured "families" of characters gifted with supernatural abilities. Both shows took place in San Francisco, California. The pilot episodes of each series opened up with a shot of the Golden Gate Bridge. Actors Brian Thompson, Channon Roe, Stacy Haiduk and Jeff Kober have appeared on both programs.
