The Master is a fictional character portrayed by Robin Atkin Downes in the TV series The Strain.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Box (season 1), they were 37 years old.
They appear in 30 episodes out of a total of 46 aired and have accumulated 310 positive votes.
The Master is also portrayed by Robert Maillet.
Episodes30
The Box
episode S1.E2 july 2014The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old - a very old - acquaintance.
Gone Smooth
episode S1.E3 july 2014Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals Fet that something inexplicable is happening deep below the city. Released from jail, Setrakian begins his own merciless plan to stop the spread of the disease.
Runaways
episode S1.E5 august 2014With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the subway tunnels, and a medical emergency threatens Palmer's master plan.
Creatures of the Night
episode S1.E8 august 2014After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store turns into a deadly all-night siege.
The Disappeared
episode S1.E9 september 2014Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer's plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.
Loved Ones
episode S1.E10 september 2014Eph investigates Kelly's disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.
The Third Rail
episode S1.E11 september 2014Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master's lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for Mariela's sake.
Last Rites
episode S1.E12 september 2014Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph's warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack against the pawn shop. Palmer receives a special visitor, and Gus gears up for the on-coming fight but discovers there's another mysterious factor involved.
The Master
episode S1.E13 october 2014Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force, one that may swing the fight in an unforeseen direction.
BK, NY
episode S2.E1 july 2015Eph and Nora work on a weapon to kill the strigoi, but Setrakian puts the group at risk by searching for an ancient text, while the Master introduces a new breed of creature and taps Kelly to control it.
The Silver Angel
episode S2.E4 august 2015Eph and Nora finally see their lethal virus in action; Fet takes the security of Red Hook into his own hands; Dutch and Setrakian set off for Staten Island to question Fitzwilliam.
Identity
episode S2.E6 august 2015Eph concocts a plan to make and distribute a bioweapon. Gus realizes Angel can be an unlikely ally, and Kelly comes after Nora and Zack.
The Born
episode S2.E7 august 2015Eph returns to New York intent on going after the individual responsible for his friends' deaths. Meanwhile, Setrakian and Fet launch an attack on the Master using Fitzwilliam's tip; and Dutch has a surprise visitor.
The Assassin
episode S2.E10 september 2015Eph and Dutch work to execute Eph's plan against Palmer. Meanwhile Fet & Dr. Martinez accompany Setrakian on his search for the Lumen's true owner. And Councilwoman Feraldo makes a bold move in her quest to take New York City back from the Strigoi.
Fallen Light
episode S2.E12 september 2015The Lumen's auction starts in 24hrs. Setrakian seeks the Ancients backing. Gus seeks allies from his past. Zach's Grandparents are found, leaving Eph with a choice. Eldritch discovers the "White" has an unexpected price, to Eichhorst's delight.
The Night Train
episode S2.E13 october 2015Setrakian and Fet battle for possession of the Occido Lumen, and gain a surprising new ally. A massive attack imperils Eph, Nora, and Zack's escape from New York.
New York Strong
episode S3.E1 august 2016As the strigoi turn New York into a war zone, survivors and the military must pull together and fight.
Bad White
episode S3.E2 september 2016The Master's offer to return Zack plagues Eph as he considers taking the deal. Dutch reunites with an old group of friends but begins to question if her safety is better with them or with Fet, Eph and Setrakian. Palmer strives for answers to Setrakian's secret strigoi blood treatments and discovers he may have a way to acquire it.
First Born
episode S3.E3 september 2016The Occido Lumen is gone. Stolen. Setrakian and Fet race to recover it. Gus and Angel try to hide a secret houseguest while avoiding a police sweep, and Quinlan's thirst for vengeance is revealed.
Gone But Not Forgotten
episode S3.E4 september 2016Things have changed. The infection enters a new phase. Fet wants to celebrate, but Setrakian and Eph are worried there's more work to be done. Justine conscripts a new, unwilling army in the fight while Eichhorst angrily lashes out with a plan to strike back.
Do or Die
episode S3.E9 october 2016NYC is falling. Eph and Dutch frantically race to finish their new device to stop the Master before the city is overrun. Justine, Gus, and Angel fight in one last stand to stop the spreading virus. Palmer extracts vengeance for past wrongs but may have crossed the line.
The Fall
episode S3.E10 october 2016Humanity teeters on the edge of destruction. The Master finally reveals himself, initiating the end game of a battle in which there can be only one winner. Eph, Fet, Setrakian, and Dutch must overcome their personal differences in a last-ditch effort to vanquish the strain.
The Worm Turns
episode S4.E1 july 2017Out of the ashes of humanity's nuclear war, Night Eternal has begun. Haunted by the atrocities committed by his son, Eph abandons NYC for Philadelphia. His solitude is cut short when he encounters new fighters who rekindle his drive to fight back. Tasked by Setrakian, Fet and Quinlan search for a new means of stopping the Master.
One Shot
episode S4.E3 july 2017Quinlan and Fet discover that stealing a nuclear warhead isn't easy when they encounter an unexpected enemy. Eph and Alex concoct a new weapon to use against the strigoi. Frustrated with his seclusion, Zack discovers a love interest.
Belly of the Beast
episode S4.E5 august 2017Fet and Quinlan have a lead on a nuclear weapon. Eph and Alex continue to search for the Master's overall plan. Dutch is trapped but encounters an old friend.
Tainted Love
episode S4.E6 august 2017Fet and Quinlan have to figure out how to get the nuclear bomb back to New York, while a desperate Eichhorst draws near. Love struck Zack tries to learn more about his new crush, but makes a devastating discovery.
Ouroboros
episode S4.E7 august 2017His health failing, Setrakian ignores Eph's warnings, pushing himself to the limit in his quest for victory and revenge. Fet and Quinlan race back to Manhattan, while the Master seals off the city and prepares to eliminate them all.
Extraction
episode S4.E8 september 2017Reeling from loss, our heroes regroup. To defeat the Master, they must locate him first. Our heroes devise a new plan to track him through human collaborators, beginning at the blood farm with someone Dutch knows all too well.
The Traitor
episode S4.E9 september 2017An unexpected guest brings old conflicts to the surface, dividing our heroes, threatening the group's trust. With questionable new intel in hand, they launch a make or break final assault on the Master.
The Last Stand
episode S4.E10 september 2017In the series finale, Quinlan devises a desperate plan, but the costs are enormous. Eph wrestles with his conscience, Fet undertakes a suicide mission, and Dutch and Gus dig in for battle as humankind makes its final stand against the Master and his Strain.
- The Box
- Gone Smooth
- Runaways
- Creatures of the Night
- The Disappeared
- Loved Ones
- The Third Rail
- Last Rites
- The Master
- BK, NY
- The Silver Angel
- Identity
- The Born
- The Assassin
- Fallen Light
- The Night Train
- New York Strong
- Bad White
- First Born
- Gone But Not Forgotten
- Do or Die
- The Fall
- The Worm Turns
- One Shot
- Belly of the Beast
- Tainted Love
- Ouroboros
- Extraction
- The Traitor
- The Last Stand
Best moments10
- Eph concocts a plan to make and distribute a bioweapon. Gus realizes Angel can be an unlikely ally, and Kelly comes after Nora and Zack.
- Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer's plan, and Gus is forced to make a difficult decision about Felix.
- The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail, Setrakian receives a surprise visit from an old - a very old - acquaintance.
- The Master's offer to return Zack plagues Eph as he considers taking the deal. Dutch reunites with an old group of friends but begins to question if her safety is better with them or with Fet, Eph and Setrakian. Palmer strives for answers to Setrakian's secret strigoi blood treatments and discovers he may have a way to acquire it.
- An unexpected guest brings old conflicts to the surface, dividing our heroes, threatening the group's trust. With questionable new intel in hand, they launch a make or break final assault on the Master.
- Reeling from loss, our heroes regroup. To defeat the Master, they must locate him first. Our heroes devise a new plan to track him through human collaborators, beginning at the blood farm with someone Dutch knows all too well.
- His health failing, Setrakian ignores Eph's warnings, pushing himself to the limit in his quest for victory and revenge. Fet and Quinlan race back to Manhattan, while the Master seals off the city and prepares to eliminate them all.
- Fet and Quinlan have to figure out how to get the nuclear bomb back to New York, while a desperate Eichhorst draws near. Love struck Zack tries to learn more about his new crush, but makes a devastating discovery.
- Fet and Quinlan have a lead on a nuclear weapon. Eph and Alex continue to search for the Master's overall plan. Dutch is trapped but encounters an old friend.
- Quinlan and Fet discover that stealing a nuclear warhead isn't easy when they encounter an unexpected enemy. Eph and Alex concoct a new weapon to use against the strigoi. Frustrated with his seclusion, Zack discovers a love interest.
- Identity
- The Disappeared
- The Box
- Bad White
- The Traitor
- Extraction
- Ouroboros
- Tainted Love
- Belly of the Beast
- One Shot