I happened upon "The Principal" series on Netflix and have to say that it was a very enjoyable watch. I wasn't sure what to expect but within 10 mins of watching the first episode I was hooked and watched all 4 episodes in one sitting. Impressed with the acting talent and the script. Realistic settings and characters. I do like the way it addresses the topic of racial issues in an Australian school but it doesn't take itself too seriously either. It was a good blend of story, acting talent, sets / scenery and script plus it also delivered a good message!Highly Recommended!!! I am hoping there will be a second series...

The problem with this pathetic show is that it is actually very real for Australian society or at least they think it is. What we have here is a mish mash of soppy liberal politically correct BS mixed with bad acting and even worse directorial attempts at some form of dramatic Australian style realism. WTF are you people down under smoking? If we could squeeze a few more ethnic types into this we could maybe have a little UN of stupidity show. Come on Australia and come on you other reviewers, what are you people seeing in this? Are you all so totally brainwashed or is it that the Australian mind got stuck in a time warp from some 70's labor party post election loss party? Really disturbing is the moronic simplistic character depth or shallowness would be more correct. Who scripted this tripe and who paid for it? I bet the Australian taxpayer footed some of the bills on this but I may be wrong here. I could check I suppose but who could be bothered with such low quality garbage. If this is regarded as quality TV in Australia these days then we have a serious problem down under. PS Is it not time for Australia to have a change of the guard as far as actors is concerned. Dragging out the few ethnic actors over and over again is so totally boring and one dimensional. Sad stuff ocker!

Quasi Spoiler Alert:Australian TV (and movies) have developed over the past decade or so into rivals for North American product. I find the actors to 'look' on the most part like REAL people. Warts and all. This show exemplifies that - the kids look like the mix you will find every where, the teachers - look like a few I had so many years ago in school. I like where they are taking the principle (I am up to episode 3 - today seeing 4)another slice of real life. I think this show could as easily be set in Canada (I work in the legal system-this happens for real here) or the United States with out changing a thing. If you are looking for 'action' TV this is not the show for you, I find this a refreshing change from the formulaic stuff being cranked out of Hollywood.

While based on the first episode. I believe Australian drama has come along way and hope that it continues. The actors provide some good tension and realism to the story line. I think they could push for more in terms of violence and family sorrow but overall thought the balance was worthy viewing on SBS demand. The range of characters and time in the first episode didn't really permit much depth however understand that it is grab viewers' attention and curiosity. The ending encounter for a random student was a welcomed twisted but also surprising in how younger persons are not shocked by death instead actually embrace it for social media. Was a recommendation for me and would for someone else.