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The Demon Headmaster

1996·Show
19Episodes in3Seasons
71
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Demon Headmaster is a British television series based on the children's books by Gillian Cross of the same name. Made for CBBC, the drama was first broadcast between 1996 and 1998. The first series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 2 to 18 January 1996, the second series contained seven episodes, and aired once a week from 25 September to 6 November 1996, and the third series contained six episodes, and aired twice weekly from 6 to 22 January 1998. School location scenes in the first series were filmed at Hatch End High School, in Hatch End, Harrow, North West London and The Royal Masonic School for Girls in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Other scenes were filmed around West London and the Vulcan Tower is in fact the Atrium building in Uxbridge. CGI was used to make this building appear on a traffic island close to Warwick Avenue tube station. Some scenes in the later series were filmed in the village of Sarratt, Hertfordshire and other locations in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Children's ThrillerPsychological SuspenseMind ControlSchool DramaMysteryCreepy Villain90s TV SeriesIntriguing PlotComing-of-Age

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Where can I stream The Demon Headmaster legally?

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Is The Demon Headmaster worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Demon Headmaster rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Demon Headmaster have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 19 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did The Demon Headmaster air?

It ran from 1996 to 1998 and has ended.

What language is The Demon Headmaster in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch The Demon Headmaster?

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