The Master

In a futuristic 1990, John Peter "John Henry" Irons, a drifter with a mysterious past and superhuman abilities granted by a secret government experiment, travels the country in his technologically advanced RV, The Trojan Horse. He uses his skills and his companion, a sophisticated android named "Godmother," to fight injustice and aid those in need, all while evading the shadowy organization that created him and wishes to control his powers.

As a TV movie pilot for a potential series that never materialized, 'The Master' received a mixed to negative reception. Critics often pointed to its derivative plot elements, cheesy special effects, and a tone that struggled to balance its sci-fi premise with gritty action. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, finding the show lacking in originality and compelling character development.

• Praised for its ambitious sci-fi premise and action sequences.

• Criticized for its convoluted storyline and uneven pacing.

• Often deemed a product of its time with dated special effects.

Google audience: Google user reviews are largely unavailable for this specific TV movie, but general sentiment from that era suggests it was seen as a somewhat interesting but ultimately unmemorable attempt at a futuristic action-adventure. The unique concept of an advanced RV was noted, but the execution often fell short of audience expectations.

The pilot movie 'The Master' was intended to launch a weekly television series, but despite its high-concept premise and the star power of Lee Majors, it was not picked up for a full season.