Tower Prep

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  • TV-PG
  • 2010
  • 1 Season
  • 7.6  (1,824)

Tower Prep, a live-action television series from Cartoon Network, premiered on October 16, 2010, and concluded on December 28, 2010. The series primarily follows the story of a boy named Ian Archer played by Drew Van Acker, who is sent to the Tower Prep boarding school after he mysteriously wakes up in a forest without any memory of how he got there.

Upon arriving at Tower Prep, Ian quickly discovers that students are not allowed to leave the school or contact anyone outside of it. The school appears to be a safe haven for students with unique abilities, but as time goes on, Ian begins to suspect that there's more to Tower Prep than meets the eye. He along with three other students, his roommate Gabe Forrest (Ryan Pinkston), the prankster CJ Ward (Elise Gatien), and his crush Suki Sato (Dyana Liu) slowly uncover secrets and evil plots that are being carried out within the walls of Tower Prep.

Throughout the series, students at Tower Prep learn and develop various abilities known as "H.G.Wells." "H.G. Wells" stands for "Hallucinations, Granulation, and Warpings," meaning students have abilities such as telekinesis, teleportation, and empathize with others' emotions. Each student at Tower Prep develops either one or multiple H.G. Wells, which lead to the development of unique personalities.

One of the most prominent aspects of Tower Prep is the school's hierarchy. The students are divided into various Guilds based on their abilities, such as the Rooks for strategic thinking and the Ravens for technology expertise. The Guilds are at the top of the hierarchy and have more say in the school's operations, with the students not in a guild considered inferior. The Guilds often interact with each other and use their talents to help the school, but there are hidden agendas and conspiracies being carried out behind the scenes.

Ian Archer, the protagonist of the story, is an interesting character with an unidentifiable H.G. Wells ability. His ability is the core of the story and is what leads to many plot twists and turns. Ian is an intelligent and curious student who is determined to uncover the truth behind Tower Prep's sinister secrets. His closest allies are Gabe, CJ, and Suki, who form a tight bond as they search for answers.

Gabe Forrest is Ian's roommate and best friend at Tower Prep. Gabe is highly intelligent and has the ability to manipulate time. His unique gift frequently comes in handy throughout the series. CJ Ward is the mischief-maker of the group, with the ability to create highly realistic illusions. CJ is a rebel who often questions authority and does what she thinks is right. Suki is a skilled martial artist with the ability to read other people's thoughts and emotions. Suki helps the group in various situations with her excellent deduction skills.

The four friends go through a lot of ups and downs throughout the series. They are often faced with obstacles and enemies, including the school's faculty, the mysterious Headmaster (Ted Whittall), and the elusive, unseen organization known as "The Trustees." The Trustees seem to have an iron grip on Tower Prep and are behind many of the school's darker and more nefarious activities.

Tower Prep is a thrilling show with exceptional acting, an intriguing plotline, and likable characters. The series' creators, Paul Dini and Glen Morgan, did an excellent job of creating the atmosphere of an unpredictable and mysterious place. Although the show was ultimately canceled before it could fully hit its stride, it has gathered a cult following since its release, with passionate fans who continue to hope for its revival.

In conclusion, Tower Prep is a well-constructed series that combines adventure, science fiction, and fantasy with relatable human experiences. Despite its sudden cancellation, the show continues to intrigue fans of all ages, leaving a lasting impression on those who have watched it.

Tower Prep is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between October 16, 2010 and on Cartoon Network

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Fathers
13. Fathers
December 28, 2010
Ian must reunite the gang to break Gabe out of West Tower.
Snitch
12. Snitch
December 28, 2010
Ian and Gabe's roommate returns, claiming to know a way out.
Trust
11. Trust
December 21, 2010
Ian begins to suspect Cal Rice of being a spy. Meanwhile, several students who have fled Tower Prep take refuge in the woods.
Phone Home
10. Phone Home
December 21, 2010
Several of the students of Tower Prep attempt to commandeer a satellite in order to place a phone call. Suki sees her brother, who she believed was dead.
Dreams
9. Dreams
December 14, 2010
While Ian and the others try to decipher a mysterious shared dream, a new student arrives at Tower Prep and immediately rebels. The group must decide whether to trust him, and follow the trail of dream clues to the origins of Tower Prep.
Field Trip
8. Field Trip
December 7, 2010
During a field trip, Ian and the others try to gather information to escape, but must deal with the mysterious forest creature known as Redfang.
Election
7. Election
November 30, 2010
Gabe decides to use his hypersuasion to run for vice president, but runs into problems when his power fades away.
Book Report
6. Book Report
November 23, 2010
An unusual book may hold the key to Ian's escape from Tower Prep.
The Rooks
5. The Rooks
November 16, 2010
A secret society invites Ian and Gabe to join.
Buffer
4. Buffer
November 9, 2010
To gain vital information from the Butter coach, Ian has to agree to play for the team and win.
Whisper
3. Whisper
November 2, 2010
The gang attempts to find out who wrote the message "I'm Scared Too", and discovers an older version of Whisper, Whisper 23. They believe Whisper 23 holds the answers, but when they turn her on she locks the room down and forces them to play a deadly video maze game where the loser is electrocuted. They are saved by a power surge which short-circuits Whisper 23, and it is later revealed that Whisper 119 wrote the message and caused the power surge.
Monitored
2. Monitored
October 26, 2010
Ian is accused of theft and put before a tribunal, and has no choice but to defend himself.
New Kid
1. New Kid
October 16, 2010
Ian Archer (Drew Van Acker), is suspended for fighting while defending another student. That night, while playing a video game he hears a buzzing noise and blacks out. He wakes up at a mysterious preparatory school called Tower Prep, with no idea on how he got there. When he tries to escape he meets CJ Ward (Elise Gatien), Gabe Forrest (Ryan Pinkston) and Suki Sato (Dyana Liu) who, with the exception of CJ (who has no memory of her life before Tower Prep), were sent there by their parents. They all want to escape and find out where they are. Unfortunately, their escape plan is thwarted by creatures in the forest called "Gnomes", which force them back to the campus. Later, Ian and his new friends pull a prank on Ian's initial roommates for messing with him. As the episode ends, Ian mentions getting a note that says "I'm scared, too...", But the group claims they didn't give him the note, leaving them wondering who did.
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Tower Prep is available for streaming on the Cartoon Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tower Prep on demand at Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    October 16, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (1,824)