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Tower Prep

2010Show1 season13 episodesTV-PG

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic–7.9Rotten Tomatoes100%–

An eerie, intriguing mystery series about mystery and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for comfort, warmth or romance.

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Episodes

1 season · 13 episodes · best: S1E9 "Dreams" 9.1

Episodes

8.6

Story

Getting in is the easy part

Ian Archer wakes up one morning to find himself at a mysterious academy for teens with special abilities. Unable to find answers to his questions from the school’s faculty and cut off from any kind of outside contact or means of escape, Ian forms a secret group with fellow suspicious students.

Feels like

  • Teen Mystery Thriller
  • Confinement Narrative
  • Supernatural Academy
  • Unreliable Reality
  • Puzzle Box Structure
  • Psychological Suspense
  • Stylized Noir Aesthetic
  • Friendship Under Pressure
  • Cryptic Symbolism

Cast

24 of 57 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dwight H. Little, Peter DeLuise, Mike Rohl
Written by
Riley Stearns, Aury Wallington, Glen Morgan
Produced by
Peter Lhotka
Music by
Lolita Ritmanis, Kristopher Carter, Michael McCuistion

Everyone

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Facts

October 16, 2010 · December 28, 2010 · Ended

First aired
October 16, 2010
Last aired
December 28, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Calling the Old Man Out, Companion Cube, Getting Crap Past the Radar +9

  • Calling the Old Man Out
  • Companion Cube
  • Getting Crap Past the Radar
  • Red Eyes, Take Warning
  • Give Geeks a Chance
  • Big Bad
  • Ironic Nickname
  • Ambiguously Evil
  • Sleight of Handoff
  • Ship Tease
  • Large Ham
  • Awesomeness by Analysis

12 of 67 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tower Prep?"

Questions about Tower Prep

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tower Prep?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Tower Prep from Apple TV Store.

Is Tower Prep worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Tower Prep okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Tower Prep?

13 h

About 13 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2010.

Is Tower Prep plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Tower Prep use?

Calling the Old Man OutCompanion CubeGetting Crap Past the RadarRed Eyes, Take WarningGive Geeks a ChanceBig BadIronic NicknameAmbiguously EvilSleight of HandoffShip TeaseLarge HamAwesomeness by Analysisand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Calling the Old Man Out, Companion Cube, and Getting Crap Past the Radar.