Faculty
Faculty is a 20-episode drama series, set in a highly-respected private tertiary institution, depicting the never before seen goings-on of the world of University life, exploring the psyche, mindsets, public, private, secret and not so secret lives of the students and the faculty, all united by one common goal: to be the best… or at least to be perceived to be the best.
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Plot Summary
In the isolated setting of a struggling rural boarding school, a talented but troubled young student faces expulsion, forcing the headmaster to confront his own personal demons. As the school's future hangs in the balance, a complex web of relationships, ambition, and desperation unfolds.
Critical Reception
Faculty received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly Dominic West and Kaitlyn Dever, and the film's atmospheric tension. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally predictable.
What Reviewers Say
- Strong performances from the main cast elevate the drama.
- The film effectively captures a sense of simmering tension and desperation.
- Some viewers found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and slow in parts.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at an actual former boarding school in upstate New York, contributing to its authentic and atmospheric setting.
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