The Principal
Series Overview
When history teacher Matt Bashir is promoted to Principal of a notoriously violent Boys' school in Sydney's south-west, his radical approach brings him into conflict and leaves his personal life dangerously exposed. But just when he seems to be making progress, a 17-year-old student is found dead on school grounds.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
55 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Wed, Oct 7, 2015
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Revenge”
Bashir defends his actions to Bilic but when confronted with the TV footage that Kellie found, he's left in no doubt that he's being treated as a serious suspect.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE PRINCIPAL on Rialto ChannelOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-09-01
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kriv Stenders
Ian Collie, Rachael Turk, Kristen Dunphy, Joan Sauers
Roger Mason
Geoffrey Hall
Nicholas Holmes
Alison Sharman, Sue Masters, Ian Collie
Department Leadership Roster
Kriv Stenders
Director
Nicholas Holmes
Editor
Dean Gould
Stunt Coordinator
Clayton Jauncey
Production Design
Kristen Dunphy
Writer
Roger Mason
Original Music Composer
Ian Collie
Producer
Geoffrey Hall
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Principal
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What is The Principal about?
When history teacher Matt Bashir is promoted to Principal of a notoriously violent Boys' school in Sydney's south-west, his radical approach brings him into conflict and leaves his personal life dangerously exposed. But just when he seems to be making progress, a 17-year-old student is found dead on school grounds.
How many seasons does The Principal have?
The Principal comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Principal?
Key cast members in The Principal include Alex Dimitriades, Aden Young, Mirrah Foulkes, Michael Denkha, Rahel Romahn.
Who created or directed The Principal?
The Principal was developed and directed by Kriv Stenders.