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The Institute

2025– · Science Fiction & Fantasy, Mystery · 2 seasons · ★ 7.5

Returning seriesMGM++16

Synopsis of The Institute

Luke Ellis, a gifted teenager, wakes up in a strange place where children with unusual abilities like his live. The place is called the Institute, an isolated facility in rural Maine, where experiments are carried out on the kids under the supervision of Mrs. Sigsby, its director. Luke wants to escape as soon as possible and clashes head-on with Sigsby, who defends her unscrupulous mission. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson, a former police officer who has just arrived in the nearby town, suspects the cruel methods used there. Created by Benjamin Cavell, the series airs on MGM+ and stars Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker and Joe Freeman.

2seasons
16episodes
58 minper episode
7.5audience scoreTMDB · 218 votes
6.7IMDb rating11,603 votes
Next episode

2x02 · Episodio 2

November 15, 2026

Seasons of The Institute

Cast by The Institute

Joe FreemanJoe FreemanLuke Ellis16 episodes
Simone MillerSimone MillerKalisha16 episodes
Fionn LairdFionn LairdNick Wilholm16 episodes
Hannah GalwayHannah GalwayWendy Gullickson16 episodes
Jason DíazJason DíazTony8 episodes
Arlen SoArlen SoGeorge Iles7 episodes
Jane LukJane LukMaureen7 episodes
Viggo HanveltViggo HanveltAvery Dixon7 episodes
Birva PandyaBirva PandyaIris5 episodes
Brendan BeiserBrendan BeiserNorbert Hollister5 episodes
Dan BeirneDan BeirneDrew Reynolds4 episodes
Xander MartelXander MartelBurly Guard4 episodes
Max Emerson TaylorMax Emerson TaylorGate Guard #24 episodes
Trina CorkumTrina CorkumJoanne4 episodes
Mary WalshMary WalshAnnie3 episodes
Jordan AlexanderJordan AlexanderKate3 episodes
Eric MendesGate Guard #13 episodes
Don BottomleyOrderly3 episodes
Maggie McCormickGerda3 episodes
Colin HluchaniukZeke3 episodes
Alexander AbrielBartender2 episodes
Tawiah Ben M'CarthyTawiah Ben M'CarthyGutaale Dobira2 episodes
Harmony AdesolaInstitute Guard #12 episodes
Joel DeLongMike2 episodes
Martina KeladesNina2 episodes
Rebecca WolfeProctorEpisode 1
Malcolm RobertsBoyEpisode 1
Phoebe RexPhoebe RexGirl #1Episode 1
Emily LuxGirl #2Episode 1
Bo Hong FuBo Hong FuRolfEpisode 1
Micha CromwellMicha CromwellFlight AttendantEpisode 1
Lindsay WattersLindsay WattersAngry Passenger #1Episode 1
John Lindsay-BottenAngry Passenger #2Episode 1
Mitch LandryAngry Passenger #3Episode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Benjamin Cavell
Address
Jack Bender, Jeff Renfroe, Brad Turner
Music
Mark Korven
Original novel
Stephen King
Executive Producer
Jack Bender, Shane Elrod, Benjamin Cavell
Production companies
MGM+ Studios, Spyglass Media Group, Sashajo Productions, Nomadicfilm
Network or Platform
MGM+
Country
United States
Original Language
English
Premiere
July 13, 2025
Latest episode aired
November 8, 2026 (2x01)
Status
Returning series
Type
Fiction
Awards
4 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about The Institute

The characters were aged up compared to those in the original novel, something that was revealed when the cast was announced in September 2024.
The first season was filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, between August and November 2024.
The first episode was screened at the SXSW festival on June 5, 2025, ahead of its release on MGM+.
David E. Kelley was attached to the adaptation as a miniseries in September 2019, with Jack Bender as director.
MGM+ renewed "The Institute" for a second season of eight episodes on August 22, 2025, following the airing of the first batch.
Joe Freeman was discovered during the first children's casting call in London and had no prior acting experience before playing Luke Ellis.
Season two welcomes Alfie Allen as Nolan Reeves, a European billionaire who funds the Institute.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Top-Rated Episodes

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  2. 1x05 Back Half ★ 8.1
  3. 1x07 Hide ★ 8.0
  4. 1x04 The Box ★ 8.0
  5. 1x02 Shots for Dots ★ 8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Institute have?

The Institute has 2 seasons and 16 episodes in total, and it is still airing.

Where to watch The Institute?

The Institute is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads (availability may vary by country).

When is the next episode of The Institute coming out?

The next episode (2x02) premieres on November 15, 2026.

Who is in The Institute?

The main cast includes Ben Barnes (Tim Jamieson), Joe Freeman (Luke Ellis), Simone Miller (Kalisha), and Fionn Laird (Nick Wilholm).

Who created The Institute?

The Institute is a creation of Benjamin Cavell.

How long does it take to watch The Institute all the way through?

With episodes of about 58 minutes, watching all 16 episodes takes approximately 15 hours.

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