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The Tower

2021 – 2024Show3 seasons11 episodesTV-14

CrimeDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes100%–
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic74–Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Summary

A veteran beat cop and teenage girl fall to their deaths from a tower block in south-east London, leaving a five-year-old boy and rookie police officer Lizzie Griffiths on the roof, only for them to go missing.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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The Tower episodes

3 seasons · 11 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.2
  1. S2 E1 Episode #2.1, 7.4
  2. S2 E2 Episode #2.2, 7.5
  3. S2 E3 Episode #2.3, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Episode #2.4, 7.9
  1. S3 E1 Episode #3.1, 7.2
  2. S3 E2 Episode #3.2, 7.5
  3. S3 E3 Episode #3.3, 7.4
  4. S3 E4 Episode #3.4, 7.8

Cast

24 of 59 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Faye Gilbert, Jim Loach
Written by
Patrick Harbinson, Kate London
Produced by
Paul Testar, Andy Mosse

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 8, 2021 · September 5, 2024 · Ended

First aired
November 8, 2021
Last aired
September 5, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
43 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Tower?"

Questions about The Tower

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Tower?

PrimeBritboxThe RokuBritBox

In the United States, The Tower streams on Prime, Britbox, and BritBox, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is The Tower worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is The Tower okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Tower?

8 h

About 8 hours: 11 episodes in 3 seasons of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2024.

Will I feel good after watching The Tower?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.