I watched this show, being a fan of the roleplaying game. I found that of course like most shows or movies based on various earlier forms, it lacked the structure of it's original outline. This could be overlooked if it only had excellent actors, interesting plots lines, and prehaps some realism (real to the situation). One main problem with this show was thinking of these undead beings, having lived hundreds of years, and falling in love with every woman they crossed paths with. They are dead, thus with the except of their brain, their organs don't function. I don't care if you know the game or not, that is just the way it is. I know this series was created by those who brought us Charmed, and that love aspect worked pretty well with that show though at times it was entirely too much. I feel that it was inapproiate for this show. Also, RPG aside, the prince should come across as a high political figure... yet he seems to do all the dirty work himself. Both in the game, and in my opinion he would use a sheriff or some kind of right hand man to carry out his orders. Sunlight is another thing... it really takes away from the beauty and mystery that is the vampire when they can manipulate their only true, universal weakness they have. Just like with Blade, it makes me cringe at the thought of a vampire walking into broad daylight with no concern what so ever. They also took all the stereotypes of each of the few clans they included in this series and blew them way out of propotion, not to mention completely screw with the Assamites. A few good parts of the show, namely why I didn't give it a 1, was some plots had a chance to come to fruition... only to fail at climax of the episode. They did also keep a few things true to the game: the names of clans, certain aspects of those clans, blood tears, beastal nature, and some parts of their political structure. Of the entire cast, only the prince played by Mark Frankel, was the only decent enough actor to mention. Sadly he died in a motorcycle accident shortly after making the series. Though if you have never played the game, don't care about vampires much, only require minimal acting talent, and love drama especially dealing with love (perhaps a huge Charmed fan) then this show may peek your interest. Don't get too excited though, there was only 8 episodes ever made.
Review of Kindred: The Embraced
