The brand new series "The Institute" follows Luke Ellis—a 12-year-old genius who is kidnapped and awakens in The Institute, a facility full of children, all of whom possess unusual abilities.

The Institute Episode 7 really amped things up. Problems came knocking again just when we thought Luke and Tim had caught a break. Ashworth’s death and Drew’s double betrayal marked this episode.

MGM+'s supernatural horror series, The Institute, starring Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman, debuted on July 13, 2025, with three episodes.

An adaptation of Stephen King's 2019 novel, The Institute (both the MGM+ series and the novel), revolves around the teen ...

At the end of The Institute season 1 episode 6, Stackhouse makes a deal with Hendricks to blame Sigsby for the mishap when the higher-ups get involved. Meanwhile, Sigsby leads the hunt for Luke and ...

Forming this instant connection with Barnes’ character was a cinch for Joe Freeman — and for good reason. “Me and Ben spent a ...

A Stephen King sci-fi book seemingly wasted a massive narrative opportunity, but its new TV adaptation can make up for it ...

The series stars Joe Freeman as boy genius Luke Ellis and Ben Barnes as haunted cop Tim Jameison. They’re joined by Mary-Louise Parker as Ms. Sigsby, the person in charge of The Institute.

The trailer for The Institute quickly establishes the central conflict and introduces key characters from King’s 2019 novel. Luke Ellis’s sudden awakening in a room identical to his own, only ...

The Gist: One of those students, Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman) finishes way before any of the other students. He’s 14 and already taking senior-level courses at his high school.

Luke Ellis stars in "The Institute," premiering July 13. Photo courtesy of MGM+ June 6 (UPI) -- The Stephen King-produced series The Institute is slated to premiere on MGM+ July 13.

Stranger Things fans have a brand-new series to look forward to because Stephen King's 2019 book, The Institute, is being adapted for the small screen and will debut next month.Over the past four ...