Vanishing Son 1994
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- February 28, 1994
- Last Aired
- May 8, 1995
- Format
- 2 seasons · 17 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~12.5 hours (44 min/ep)
- Created By
- Rob Cohen
- Network
- Syndication
What is Vanishing Son?
"Vanishing Son" is a television series that was part of Universal Television's Action Pack. The series began as a series of made for television movies in 1994.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1994
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 17
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 28, 1994
- Last aired
- May 8, 1995
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 4 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 17 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~44 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Syndication
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 17 episodes and an average 44-minute runtime.
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"Vanishing Son" is a television series that was part of Universal Television's Action Pack. The series began as a series of made for television movies in 1994. It debuted on television in 1995. The series consisted of several television movies, which were aired in 1994. The series was notable for its casting of an Asian male in a leading role. This casting choice was considered groundbreaking at the time.
Should you watch it?
“An Asian male star leads a high‑octane crime‑drama series.”
- Features a pioneering Asian male lead
- Combines action, crime and drama
- Originated from a series of TV movies
- Short-lived with limited episodes
- May feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy 90s syndicated action series with a trailblazing lead.
The series contains typical 90s action and crime themes suitable for mature audiences.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Vanishing Son Mytharc Feb 28, 1994
- E2 The Klansman Core Jul 18, 1994
- E3 Dragon Head Core Jul 25, 1994
- E4 Ancestors Mytharc Oct 10, 1994
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Dance of the Dust Mytharc Jan 16, 1995
- E2 Holy Ghosts Core Jan 23, 1995
- E3 Birds of Paradise Core Jan 30, 1995
- E4 Single Flame Core Feb 6, 1995
- E5 Sweet Sixteen Core Feb 13, 1995
- E6 Miracle Under 34th Street Core Feb 20, 1995
- E7 Runaway Hearts Core Feb 27, 1995
- E8 Lock and Load, Babe Core Mar 6, 1995
- E9 Two Guys with Guns Core Mar 13, 1995
- E10 Win, Place or Dead Core Mar 20, 1995
- E11 Jersey Girl Core Apr 24, 1995
- E12 Long Ago and Far Away Mytharc May 1, 1995
- E13 Land of the Free Mytharc May 8, 1995
Frequently asked questions
When did Vanishing Son first air?
It premiered as TV movies in 1994 and the series debuted on January 16, 1995.
How many TV movies preceded the series?
Four made‑for‑television movies aired in 1994.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is classified as action, crime and drama.
Why is the series considered groundbreaking?
Because it cast an Asian male as the attractive lead.
Was Vanishing Son part of a larger programming block?
Yes, it was part of Universal Television's Action Pack.
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