The Master
He's the supreme warrior. Even his eyes can kill you.
Created by Michael Sloan
On NBC
A 1980s action-adventure series pairing martial arts spectacle with a mentor-student road narrative, where helping people in need provides episodic structure and emotional grounding.
An aging ninja master and his young pupil travel in a custom van helping people in need along the way.
Essence
Ensemble
Like The Master
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Master
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Master, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Master, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Master, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
