A principal with a secret fights gang violence in New Orleans, balancing family drama and gritty action.
A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Not on a US subscription service as of Oct 31, 2026.
No surprises for a TV-14: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated TV-14.
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Jefferson Pierce is a man wrestling with a secret. As the father of two daughters and principal of a charter high school that also serves as a safe haven for young people in a New Orleans neighborhood overrun by gang violence, he is a hero to his community.
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