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The Master

1984Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

Action & Adventure
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6

A wholesome, hopeful series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E13 "A Place to Call Home" 7.5

Episodes

5.6

Story

He's the supreme warrior. Even his eyes can kill you.

An aging ninja master and his young pupil travel in a custom van helping people in need along the way.

Feels like

  • Ninja Mentorship Drama
  • Road Trip Adventure
  • Heartwarming Family Bond
  • Martial Arts Action
  • 80s Pop Culture Icon
  • Episodic Heroics
  • Gentle Comedy
  • Philosophical Martial Arts
  • Comfort TV Classic

Cast

24 of 101 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gordon Hessler, Sidney Hayers, Ray Austin
Written by
Susan Woollen, Michael Sloan, Tom Sawyer
Produced by
Joe Boston
Music by
Les Hooper, Bill Conti

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 20, 1984 · August 31, 1984 · Ended

First aired
January 20, 1984
Last aired
August 31, 1984
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Stern Chase, Arrow Catch, Shout-Out +9

  • Stern Chase
  • Arrow Catch
  • Shout-Out
  • Girl of the Week
  • Obvious Stunt Double
  • Knight Errant
  • The Triads and the Tongs
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Casting Gag
  • Every Man Has His Price
  • Master of Disguise

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Master?"

Questions about The Master

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Master?

FawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, The Master is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Master worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 4.6).

Is The Master okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Master?

10 h

About 10 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 1984 to 1984.

Will I feel good after watching The Master?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch The Master?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Master use?

Stern ChaseArrow CatchShout-OutGirl of the WeekObvious Stunt DoubleKnight ErrantThe Triads and the TongsDisproportionate RetributionCovers Always LieCasting GagEvery Man Has His PriceMaster of Disguiseand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Stern Chase, Arrow Catch, and Shout-Out.