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The Principal

The Principal

20191 Season29 EpisodesEnded

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.

NetworksiQiyi

Top Cast

Jacky Heung

Jacky Heung

Jing Zhe

Angela Gong Mi

Angela Gong Mi

Tong Xingyao

Tang Xiaotian

Tang Xiaotian

Shao Dongjiang

Eason Hung Chun-Ga

Eason Hung Chun-Ga

Kong Youjing

Leng Haiming

Leng Haiming

Miyazawa

Liu Yapeng

Liu Yapeng

Sai Meng

Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching

Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching

Raider

Zhang Dabao

Zhang Dabao

Mo Yuan

Wang Bin

Wang Bin

Fu Dongdui

Zhou Shuai

Zhou Shuai

Ai Lun

Themes & Keywords

amnesiainvestigationfriendshipinjurysupernatural powerscience fictionslow burn romance

About The Principal

The Principal is a mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of amnesia, investigation, friendship, injury, supernatural power, science fiction. it stars Jacky Heung, Angela Gong Mi, Tang Xiaotian. 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.

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