"The Tower" is the fifteenth episode of the tenth season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead, which aired on AMC on April 5, 2020.
As Beta (Ryan Hurst) plans his next move to eliminate the survivors, the communities prepare for the final battle of the Whisperer War.
Unbeknownst to him, all the residents have fled to a nearby hospital (referred to as the "Tower"), with only Alden and Aaron staying behind in order to spy on the horde and radio their observations to Gabriel.
At one point, they walk through a live minefield where they find the remains of their horses; Eugene later realizes they could have taken a much quicker route.
Negan and Lydia have a cathartic talk at the hospital, and eventually embrace, while at the city, Yumiko, frustrated with Princess, has a change of heart and allows her to join the group.
[5] After the airing of the episode, The Walking Dead went on hiatus as post-production was unable to be completed on the season finale, "A Certain Doom", due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"[6] Showrunner Angela Kang explained that the finale was delayed from its original April 12 airdate when post-production visual effects could not be completed on time due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The site's critical consensus reads: "Though its myriad of lingering questions will no doubt frustrate fans, the introduction of the outrageously entertaining Princess breathes new life into TWD as 'The Tower' finds the series switching gears to great effect.
"[15] Noetta Harjo of Geek Girl Authority praised the episode and wrote: "This season of The Walking Dead has been so riveting.
"[19] Writing for We Live Entertainment, Aaron Neuwirth also commended Lázaro's performance and wrote: "Paola Lazaro does well in bringing the Princess character to life.
"[21] Matt Fowler of IGN applauded Lázaro's performance and gave the episode a 6 out of 10, writing: "Though Princess shined in her introduction, giving the world of the show a sunnier (yet still damaged) character to showcase, "The Tower" was still very much a connecting chapter meant to drive interest toward everything happening in the true finale.
"[22] Erik Kain of Forbes praised Lázaro's performance, writing: "I love the wackiness of Princess, the horrorshow that Beta has become, the promise of a big, brutal final showdown, the Holy Quest that Eugene and his crew are on, promising to widen the scope and depth of this world for next season.