About this series
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.
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Quick facts
First Aired
2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
157
Genre
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Status
Returning Series
Network
MGM+
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
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. Meanwhil…
S01E02
Shots for Dots
Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents, begins plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach. In town, Tim begins to look into The I…
S01E03
Graduation
Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty. Meanwhile, Tim loses a friend.
S01E04
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.
S01E05
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.
S01E06
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.
S01E07
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.
S01E08
Fight
Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.
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Questions about The Institute
How many seasons does The Institute have?
The Institute has 1 season and 8 episodes total.
Who created The Institute?
The Institute was created by Benjamin Cavell and first aired in 2025.
What genre is The Institute?
The Institute is a Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.
Who stars in The Institute?
The cast of The Institute includes Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway.
What is the TMDB rating for The Institute?
The Institute has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 157 votes.
