Master of the Game 1984
“If you want to be the winner you have to be... Master of the Game.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- February 19, 1984
- Format
- 1 season · 9 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~62 hours (413 min/ep)
- Created By
- Kevin Connor
- Network
- CBS
What is Master of the Game?
Master of the Game is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 9
- Runtime
- 413 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 19, 1984
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
- Format
- 1 season · 9 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~413 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 9 episodes and an average 413-minute runtime.
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Master of the Game is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 9 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A matriarch recounts her family's rise and ruin across continents”
- spanning generations of ambition
- rich period setting in South Africa
- explores intense themes of power and betrayal
- dark themes may deter viewers seeking light entertainment
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping, multi-generational dramas about wealth, power, and family conflict.
Features revenge, lust, betrayal, manipulation and murder, so it’s best for mature audiences.
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What is the central premise of Master of the Game?
The series follows elderly Kate Blackwell as she reflects on her family's history, beginning with her father Jamie McGregor’s quest for diamonds in South Africa.
Who are the main characters featured?
The story centers on Kate Blackwell and her Scottish father Jamie McGregor, whose actions shape the family saga.
What time period does the show cover?
It starts in the late‑19th to early‑20th century with the father's migration and spans subsequent generations.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is a drama that delves into family intrigue and historical ambition.
Is the series suitable for younger viewers?
Due to themes of revenge, lust, betrayal, manipulation and murder, it is intended for mature audiences.
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