TV series
The Institute
2025–, English, on MGM+. Created by Benjamin Cavell.
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.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S2 E1 “The Reckoning”, 8 November 2026.
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7.5/10 from 212 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Institute
The Institute is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Fight
Aired 24 August 2025
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Benjamin CavellCreator
- Ben BarnesTim Jamieson · 8 ep
- Joe FreemanLuke Ellis · 8 ep
- Simone MillerKalisha · 8 ep
- Fionn LairdNick Wilholm · 8 ep
- Hannah GalwayWendy Gullickson · 8 ep
- Julian RichingsStackhouse · 8 ep
- Robert JoyHendricks · 8 ep
- Martin RoachChief Ashworth · 8 ep
- Mary-Louise ParkerMs. Sigsby · 8 ep
- Jason DíazTony · 8 ep
- Arlen SoGeorge Iles · 7 ep
- Jane LukMaureen · 7 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 July 2025
- Network
- MGM+
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What The Institute is based on
The Institute is based on The Institute, a 2019 novel by Stephen King.
Novel · 2019
The Institute
By Stephen King
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Institute: quick answers
Is The Institute worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 212 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Institute are there?
The Institute has 2 seasons and 16 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is The Institute finished?
No. The next episode, S2 E1 “The Reckoning”, airs 8 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is The Institute on?
The Institute is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
The Institute parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Institute is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Institute?
If you liked The Institute, try Lisey's Story, Mr. Mercedes, Creepshow.
Who created The Institute?
The Institute was created by Benjamin Cavell and stars Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller.
What is The Institute based on?
The Institute is based on The Institute, a 2019 novel by Stephen King.