The Institute
- Mystery
- Sci-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.
The Institute is a mystery sci-fi series based on Stephen King's novel, following a brilliant teenager kidnapped to a mysterious facility housing other gifted children. Season 1 premiered on July 13, 2025, on MGM+. The story intertwines Luke Ellis's desperate situation with a former police officer's quest for redemption in a nearby town.
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Ben BarnesTim Jamieson
Joe FreemanLuke Ellis
Simone MillerKalisha
Fionn LairdNick Wilholm
Hannah GalwayWendy Gullickson
Julian RichingsStackhouse
Robert JoyHendricks
Martin RoachChief Ashworth
Mary-Louise ParkerMs. Sigsby
Mary WalshAnnie
Birva PandyaIris
Arlen SoGeorge Iles
Jason DíazTony
Dan BeirneDrew Reynolds
Jane LukMaureen
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Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | The Boy | 2025-07-13 | 59m | 8.0 |
| 02 | Shots for Dots | 2025-07-13 | 54m | 8.2 |
| 03 | Graduation | 2025-07-20 | 46m | 8.2 |
| 04 | The Box | 2025-07-27 | 56m | 8.1 |
| 05 | Back Half | 2025-08-03 | 59m | 8.2 |
| 06 | Run | 2025-08-10 | 46m | 8.2 |
| 07 | Hide | 2025-08-17 | 46m | 8.0 |
| 08 | Fight | 2025-08-24 | 49m | 8.0 |
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Where can I watch The Institute?
The Institute streams on MGM+.
When did Season 1 premiere?
Season 1 premiered on July 13, 2025.
What is The Institute about?
The series follows 14-year-old genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and wakes up at a mysterious facility filled with other children possessing unusual abilities. His story becomes entangled with that of Tim Jamieson, a former police officer seeking a fresh start in a nearby town.
Is The Institute based on a book?
Yes, the series is adapted from Stephen King's novel of the same name.
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