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Season 1 – Tower Prep

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Rebellious teen Ian Archer awakens one morning in totally unfamiliar surroundings, with no memory of how he got there. He learns that he is now a student at Tower Prep, a school that focuses on helping its students develop their unique abilities -- but none of the other students knows how they got there, nor do they have any idea where the school is located. Its manicured grounds are surrounded by forest land, and students are discouraged from exploring the forest. Ian and his friends search desperately for answers, hoping to unlock the secrets of Tower Prep.

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Tower Prep — Season 1

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Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Jun 19, 2020
This is a modest production that nevertheless generates a good bit of energy and benefits from sympathetic casting, decent dialogue and keeping things ambiguous. Go to Full Review Emily St. James AV Club Jun 19, 2020
Tower Prep may not be as instantly amazing as TV fans would like, given the names involved, but that doesn't mean there's not a lot of fun to be had here. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry Variety Jun 19, 2020
Similar to but smarter than prior arrival "Unnatural History," the show harbors enough mystery to invite further visits, and even with minimal production values ought to possess some appeal beyond just kids to older siblings and parents. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Jun 19, 2020
The first episode of "Tower Prep" ends on an intriguing note and the show offers reason for young viewers to come back for more, which is exactly what a pilot episode should do. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media Jun 19, 2020
4/5
Mystery, suspense, and thrills join forces to create this enticing action series that deserves to get teens' attention. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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james o @RT63376403 Mar 14, 2025 the series is known for in the mix of Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Wizarding World, The Prisoner, Scooby-Doo, Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Northern Exposure, Stargate, Alias, Lost, Heroes and The Event. See more Pablo s @RT84252977 Jul 17, 2023 Cartoon Network needs to get their head out their a$$. (Aren't they owned by Warner Bros.?) Either someone affiliated with them that can make live action content to bring it back, give Paul Dini back the rights (this one should be better of the three) or sell it. The show is some good shit, although it does need a little polishing after the years. What a sad state it has gotten to. See more Jun 19, 2020 This show sucks! But it really sucks. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Paul Dini

Creator

Drew Van Acker

Actor

Dyana Liu

Actor

Elise Gatien

Actor

Ryan Pinkston

Actor

Glen Morgan

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 16, 2010 New Kid After getting in a fight at school, Ian Archer wakes up in a mysterious prep school. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 26, 2010 Monitored Ian's friendships grow stronger, and he sees the benefits of The Program. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 2, 2010 Whisper Ian, Suki, Gabe and CJ investigate why Headmaster is angered by Suki's art project. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 9, 2010 Buffer Ian tries to enjoy buffet but cannot wrap his head around the rules and adulation. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 16, 2010 The Rooks Ian and Gabe are recruited a mysterious secret society. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 23, 2010 Book Report A mysterious book seems to have an escape plan written in the margins. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 30, 2010 Election Gabe decides to run for class vice-president. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 7, 2010 Field Trip Headmaster selects students for a survival training drill in the forest. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 14, 2010 Dreams The gang learns that everyone has been having the same bizarre dreams. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 21, 2010 Phone Home The students attempt to hack a satellite in order to make a call; Suki sees her presumed dead brother. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 21, 2010 Trust Ian suspects Cal is a spy; disenfranchised students live in the woods. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 28, 2010 Snitch Ian and Gabe's roommate returns, claiming to know a way out. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 28, 2010 Fathers Ian must reunite the gang to break Gabe out of West Tower. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Paul Dini
Executive Producer
Glen Morgan, Bill O'Dowd
Network
Cartoon Network
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 16, 2010
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