Season 2 • Episode 13
LatestVanishing Son is a short-lived syndicated action television series that was part of Universal Television's Action Pack. Starting as a series of four made for television movies in 1994, the series debuted on January 16, 1995. Vanishing Son I, Vanishing Son II, Vanishing Son III, and Vanishing Son IV, were aired on February 28, July 18, July 25, and October 10, 1994, respectively. The series was ground-breaking for the casting of an Asian male in an attractive leading-man role.
Acting
Russell Wong's charisma carrying entire scenes on sheer presence.
Stunts
Surprisingly solid martial arts choreography for syndicated TV.
Production
Rob Cohen's slick direction elevating cheap action material.
Creator
Rob Cohen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Universal's attempt to replicate 'The Fugitive' with an Asian lead—groundbreaking for 1994, yet cancelled before it could find its audience.
Rob Cohen later directed 'The Fast and the Furious' and 'xXx'—you can see his signature kinetic style forming here on a shoestring budget.
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