TV series

The Principal

2019 · 1 season

A moody, slow-burning mystery that follows an amnesiac hero and his loyal friends as they piece together a shadowy conspiracy.

Overview: Jingzhe, who transformed into the humanoid weapon X-50 by a mysterious organization. After constant self-doubt and struggle, he and his good brothers Shao Dongjiang and Kong Youjing fight against the evil forces together. In the process of fighting, they gradually uncover the mystery of their life experience they grow into a savior and hero.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Identity, friendship, conspiracy, memory
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
conspiracy
memory
loyalty
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild