TV series

The Master

1984 · 1 season

A lightweight, episodic action-adventure with a nostalgic 80s vibe, mixing martial arts, a road trip, and a mentor-student dynamic.

Tagline: He's the supreme warrior. Even his eyes can kill you.
Overview: An aging ninja master and his young pupil travel in a custom van helping people in need along the way.
How it feels: Campy, earnest, tense and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Found family, survival, justice, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: found family
survival
justice
family
redemption
Places: small town
road trip
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild