The Russian drama series "The Master" tells the story of a former athlete, Yegor Tarantsev, who left his hometown many years ago to become a famous boxer. He succeeded in his goal, conquering many heights, until doctors diagnosed him with a serious illness that couldn't be combined with boxing. After a long time, Tarantsev returns to his hometown. Disorder reigns in the province, and the man helps the local population by protecting them from criminals.