The Looming Tower
Created by Lawrence Wright, Alex Gibney, Dan Futterman
On Hulu
A tense, intellectually rigorous historical drama that examines institutional failure and bureaucratic dysfunction as the prelude to catastrophe.
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.
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Does The Looming Tower leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is The Looming Tower easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is The Looming Tower sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Looming Tower scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is The Looming Tower violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like The Looming Tower
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Looming Tower
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Looming Tower, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Looming Tower, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Looming Tower, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
