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The Institute

20257.61 Season8 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Stephen King
Written by Stephen King
NetworksMGM+

Top Cast

Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes

Tim Jamieson

Joe Freeman

Joe Freeman

Luke Ellis

Simone Miller

Simone Miller

Kalisha

Fionn Laird

Fionn Laird

Nick Wilholm

Hannah Galway

Hannah Galway

Wendy Gullickson

Julian Richings

Julian Richings

Stackhouse

Robert Joy

Robert Joy

Hendricks

Martin Roach

Martin Roach

Chief Ashworth

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker

Ms. Sigsby

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookpsychological horrorthriller

About The Institute

The Institute is a mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of based on novel or book, psychological horror, thriller. Created by Stephen King, it stars Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller. 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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