TV series
The Looming Tower
2018, English, on Hulu. Created by Lawrence Wright & Dan Futterman & Alex Gibney.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 202 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Looming Tower
The Looming Tower is streaming on Hulu in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E10: 9/11
Aired 18 April 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Lawrence WrightCreator
- Dan FuttermanCreator
- Alex GibneyCreator
- Jeff DanielsJohn O'Neill · 10 ep
- Tahar RahimAli Soufan · 10 ep
- Wrenn SchmidtDiane Priest · 10 ep
- Bill CampRobert Chesney · 10 ep
- Louis CancelmiVince Stuart · 10 ep
- Virginia KullKathy Shaughnessy · 10 ep
- Ella Rae PeckHeather · 10 ep
- Sullivan JonesFloyd Bennet · 10 ep
- Michael StuhlbargRichard Clarke · 10 ep
- Peter SarsgaardMartin Schmidt · 10 ep
- Kenneth FokChuck Esposito · 2 ep
- Richard LukunkuOfficer Ndereba · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 February 2018
- Last aired
- 18 April 2018
- Network
- Hulu
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What The Looming Tower is based on
The Looming Tower is based on The Looming Tower (2006) by Lawrence Wright, published by Alfred A. Knopf.
2006
The Looming Tower
By Lawrence Wright
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Looming Tower: quick answers
Is The Looming Tower worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 202 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Looming Tower are there?
The Looming Tower has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is The Looming Tower finished?
Yes. The Looming Tower ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Looming Tower on?
The Looming Tower is streaming on Hulu in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
The Looming Tower parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Looming Tower is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Looming Tower?
If you liked The Looming Tower, try Homeland, Lioness, Zero Day.
Who created The Looming Tower?
The Looming Tower was created by Lawrence Wright and Dan Futterman and Alex Gibney and stars Jeff Daniels, Tahar Rahim, Wrenn Schmidt.
What is The Looming Tower based on?
The Looming Tower is based on The Looming Tower (2006) by Lawrence Wright, published by Alfred A. Knopf.