Vanishing Son 1994
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 4 episodes
- E1 Vanishing Son Feb 28, 1994
- E2 The Klansman Jul 18, 1994
- E3 Dragon Head Jul 25, 1994
- E4 Ancestors Oct 10, 1994
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Dance of the Dust Jan 16, 1995
- E2 Holy Ghosts Jan 23, 1995
- E3 Birds of Paradise Jan 30, 1995
- E4 Single Flame Feb 6, 1995
- E5 Sweet Sixteen Feb 13, 1995
- E6 Miracle Under 34th Street Feb 20, 1995
- E7 Runaway Hearts Feb 27, 1995
- E8 Lock and Load, Babe Mar 6, 1995
- E9 Two Guys with Guns Mar 13, 1995
- E10 Win, Place or Dead Mar 20, 1995
- E11 Jersey Girl Apr 24, 1995
- E12 Long Ago and Far Away May 1, 1995
- E13 Land of the Free 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.