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The Institute

7.62025TV-MA1 seasonEnglish

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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MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Starring

Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller

Created by

Benjamin Cavell

Season 1

1.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. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.

59 minJul 13, 2025

2.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 Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.

54 minJul 13, 2025

3.Graduation

Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty. Meanwhile, Tim loses a friend.

46 minJul 20, 2025

4.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.

56 minJul 27, 2025

5.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.

59 minAug 3, 2025

6.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.

46 minAug 10, 2025

7.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.

46 minAug 17, 2025

8.Fight

Our characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.

49 minAug 24, 2025

The Institute

MysterySci-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.

Information

Released
Jul 13, 2025
Episode length
58m
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Status
Returning Series

Language & origin

Original audio
English
Country
US
Rating
TV-MA
Created by
Benjamin Cavell

Networks

Network
MGM+

People in this story

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

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