 The DVD edition of the pilot episode differs from the original broadcast and  video editions: 1) The scene in which Sasha bursts in at August Octavius  funeral has been deleted. 2) The conclave meeting about Alexandra Serris  fate is now longer, featuring the primogens paying loyalty to Julian with a  kiss to his hand and Julian warning Eddie that he will rip him apart if Eddie  moves in on any other Kindred businesses. 3) At the very end of the episode,  after Frank leaves Alexandras with her locket, a new scene was added.  It  cuts to San Francisco Bay, the camera dives underneath the waves to show  Alexandras body.  As the camera focuses in on Alexandras face and her eyes  open.  The scene cuts back to Alexandras faded rose garden where one bush  comes back to life and produces a gorgeous red rose.