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Season 1 – The Institute

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A group of psychic children unites to take on the shadowy organization that has kidnapped them and claims to be using their power to "save the world."

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Nick Schager The Daily Beast Even the best efforts of stars Ben Barnes and Mary Louise Parker aren’t enough to make it more than a passable entry in the ever-burgeoning King-to-screen catalogue. Jul 11, 2025 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Due to modest budget, “The Institute” isn’t a vintage King production — even though the author is an executive producer on it — but it keeps you on edge and speculating why these children are made to suffer. Rated: 3/4 Jul 10, 2025 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter It’s simple and polished and occasionally involving, but, like the book itself, it comes across more as a pu-pu platter of King tropes and archetypes rather than a fully developed or evolved spin on the formula. Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Stephen Porzio joe.ie ...makes for an extremely addictive and compelling watch. Jul 13, 2025 Full Review Cheryl Eddy io9.com Even if The Institute‘s plot feels mapped out from the beginning—and honestly the story’s a bit familiar even if you’re not a King junkie—it’s still entertaining. Jul 9, 2025 Full Review Rebecca Cook metro.co.uk ...the show looks excellent and has locked in performances. But you can’t help feeling it’s phoned in. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 8, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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EXPERT W I think the Series adaptation of the book doesn't do it justice, the acting is mediocre, and the character lines are too obvious and does not translate into a suspence and thrilling series. The production crew should have taken alot more time in comingup with a better series. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ben Barnes

Tim Jamieson

Mary-Louise Parker

Ms. Sigsby

Simone Miller

Kalisha

Jason Diaz

Tony

Brendan Beiser

Norbert Hollister

Joe Freeman

Luke Ellis

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Sun Jul 13 The Boy 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; Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker. Details Episode 2 Airs Sun Jul 13 Shots for Dots Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents and begins plotting his escape; Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach; in town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff. Details Episode 3 Airs Sun Jul 20 Graduation Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty; Tim loses a friend. Details Episode 4 Airs Sun Jul 27 The Box As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie. Details Episode 5 Airs Sun Aug 3 Back Half Sigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar. Details Episode 6 Airs Sun Aug 10 Run As Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust. Details Episode 7 Airs Sun Aug 17 Hide Luke and Tim go on a desperate search for help as Sigsby uses all of her formidable assets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the Institute's secrets. Details Episode 8 Airs Sun Aug 24 Fight Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jack Bender, Brad Turner, Jeff Renfroe
Screenwriter
Sam Sheridan, Benjamin Cavell, Ed Redlich, Sophie Owens-Bender, Eric Dickinson
Network
MGM+
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2025