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The Looming Tower

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2018 | 1 seasons | 50 min | War & Politics, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Homeland or Lioness, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 8 hours in all.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

While Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda become a global threat, the rivalry between the CIA and FBI inadvertently sets the stage for the tragedy of 9/11 and the Iraq War.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 3 Emmys, 1 Critics' Choice Award and 1 WGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Created by Lawrence Wright, Dan Futterman, Alex Gibney

  • Jeff DanielsJohn O'Neill
  • Tahar RahimAli Soufan
  • Wrenn SchmidtDiane Priest
  • Bill CampRobert Chesney
  • Louis CancelmiVince Stuart
  • Virginia KullKathy Shaughnessy
  • Ella Rae PeckHeather
  • Sullivan JonesFloyd Bennet
  • Michael StuhlbargRichard Clarke
  • Peter SarsgaardMartin Schmidt