The Institute
2025
📺 1 Season
🎬 8 Episodes
📅 Returning Series
🌐 EN
⏱️ 58 min/episode
MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.
Where to Watch (US)
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Seasons
Season 1
Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers. Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.
Cast
User Reviews
I'll be blunt and buck the trend by saying I'm not a big Stephen King fan.
I've read a few of his novels and my biggest criticism is and this is just my opinion, mind you, I found them, at times, downright long winded.
"The Institute" takes far, far too long to go anywhere remotely interesting. That's in spite of an excellent cast, including the wonderful Mary-Louise Parker, many might remember from the series "Weeds".
Suffice to say, viewers like myself don't mind a little lead in but when that turns into multiple episodes, I believe, you have a right, to expect more, "sooner".
The upsides include decent acting, sets, special effects and choreography.
In summary, for this reviewer "The Institute", takes far too long get off the ground. Not recommended.
July 18, 2025
Crew
Producer
Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Shane Elrod
Network
MGM+
Production
MGM+ Studios, Spyglass Media Group, Sashajo Productions, Nomadicfilm
Keywords
based on novel or bookpsychological horrorthriller