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The Principal

6.120151 seasonMA15+TV SeriesCrimeDrama

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…

DirectorKriv Stenders
WriterKristen Dunphy
ProducersSue Masters·Alison Sharman

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A New Principal
Oct 7, 2015 7.0
E2
The Investigation
Oct 8, 2015
E3
A Suspicious Funeral
Oct 14, 2015
E4
Revenge
Oct 15, 2015

Cast · Directed by Kriv Stenders

ADAlex Dimitriades
Alex Dimitriades
Matt Bashir
AYAden Young
Aden Young
Adam Bilic
MFMirrah Foulkes
Mirrah Foulkes
Kellie Norton
MDMichael Denkha
Michael Denkha
Mohammad Ahmad
RRRahel Romahn
Rahel Romahn
Tarek Ahmad
DADi Adams
Di Adams
Ursula Bright
ADAndrea Demetriades
Andrea Demetriades
Hafa Habeb
GXGeorge H. Xanthis
George H. Xanthis
George Karidis

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The Principal — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Principal?

The Principal is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Principal on Netflix?

No, The Principal is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is The Principal on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Principal isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch The Principal for free?

The Principal is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

How many seasons are in The Principal?

The Principal has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2015.

Are all episodes of The Principal out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Principal are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Principal?

No — The Principal ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.