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The Institute – Season 1, Episode 1 The Boy

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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; Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.

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Cast & Crew

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Ben Barnes

Tim Jamieson

Mary-Louise Parker

Ms. Sigsby

Simone Miller

Kalisha

Jason Diaz

Tony

Brendan Beiser

Norbert Hollister

Joe Freeman

Luke Ellis
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The Institute — Season 1, Episode 1

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Carissa Pavlica TV Fanatic Jul 15
3.8/5
It’s the kind of slow-burning character drama that Stephen King adaptations tend to get just right when they’re firing on all cylinders. Go to Full Review Katie Hogan FILMHOUNDS Magazine Jul 11
With such an intriguing premise and with the set ups to hook you into this new world, its almost a shame that the show will be on yet another streaming service that you'll be forced to subscribe to in order watch the rest of the show. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis 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; Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.
Director
Jack Bender
Screenwriter
Benjamin Cavell
Network
MGM+
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2025