The Tower
Series Overview
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. Detective Sergeant Sarah Collins is drafted in to investigate, working to find Lizzie before she comes to serious harm, but also to uncover the truth behind the grisly tower block deaths.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 11 Episodes
46 min per episode
2021 – 2024
Premiered: Mon, Nov 8, 2021
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 4: “Episode 4”
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Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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BritBox Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-06
Cast & Creators
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Gemma Whelan
DI Sarah Collins
Tahirah Sharif
DC Lizzie Adama
Jimmy Akingbola
DC Steve Bradshaw
Emmett J. Scanlan
DI Kieran Shaw
Bobby Lockwood
DC Lee Coutts
Ella Smith
DS Elaine Lucas
Karl Davies
DCS Tim Bailie
Michael Karim
PC Arif Johar
Daniel Adegboyega
Shakiel Oliver
Laurie Delaney
Mary Shaw
Lamar Waves
Ryan Kennedy
Robbie Gee
DS Mark Angel
Omar Malik
Ujal Jarral
Rawdat Quadri
Tia Kennedy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Harbinson
Patrick Harbinson, Kate London
Anna Patarakina, Ashley Barron, Tasha Back
Paul Testar
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Patarakina
Director of Photography
Ashley Barron
Director of Photography
Tasha Back
Director of Photography
Paul Testar
Producer
Patrick Harbinson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is The Tower about?
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. Detective Sergeant Sarah Collins is drafted in to investigate, working to find Lizzie before she comes to serious harm, but also to uncover the truth behind the grisly tower block deaths.
How many seasons does The Tower have?
The Tower comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Tower?
Key cast members in The Tower include Gemma Whelan, Tahirah Sharif, Jimmy Akingbola, Emmett J. Scanlan, Bobby Lockwood.
Who created or directed The Tower?
The Tower was developed and directed by Patrick Harbinson.