The Master was created by writer Terry Nation and first appeared as a villain in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who.
Roger Delgado became the first actor to portray The Master, establishing the character's iconic presence as the Doctor's nemesis.
Roger Delgado, the original actor playing The Master, died in a car accident, which led to new actors taking over the role.
The Master returned for the Doctor Who 20th anniversary special 'The Five Doctors,' portrayed by Peter Pratt and Geoffrey Beevers.
Anthony Ainley became the third actor to portray The Master, bringing the character into the late 70s and 80s era of Doctor Who.
Eric Roberts portrayed a version of The Master in the 1996 television movie, introducing the character to a new audience.
John Simm was cast as The Master in the revived Doctor Who series, bringing a modern and intense interpretation to the character.
Michelle Gomez was cast to play Missy, a female incarnation of The Master, marking a significant gender change in the character's appearances.
Sacha Dhawan was announced as the new incarnation of The Master in the Doctor Who series, continuing the character's legacy.
The Master escapes the containment facility known as the Death Zone on Gallifrey and begins his long-standing conflict against the Time Lords and the Doctor.
The Master plays a pivotal role in the Time War between the Time Lords and the Daleks, orchestrating battles and manipulating events to serve his own ends.
The Master adopts the alias Harold Saxon and infiltrates Earth’s political system, becoming Prime Minister as part of a plan to take over the planet.
The Master attempts to steal the Doctor’s regenerations to prolong his own life, resulting in a confrontation that leads to his apparent demise.
The Master returns to life after his defeat but is imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he schemes his next moves against the Doctor and the universe.
The Master collaborates with the War Doctor during the 50th anniversary events, only to betray him later, showcasing his unpredictable nature.
The Master confronts the Twelfth Doctor in a climactic battle that pushes both characters to their limits, ending with the Master’s sacrificial destruction to save the universe.
