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The Institute – Season 1, Episode 2 Shots for Dots

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Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents and begins plotting his escape; 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.

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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 2

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Carissa Pavlica TV Fanatic Jul 15
3.8/5
If the rest of the series can keep this tone — moody, mysterious, with a smattering of dark humor and slow-reveal horror — it might just be one of the sleeper hits of summer. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents and begins plotting his escape; 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.
Director
Jack Bender
Screenwriter
Ed Redlich
Network
MGM+
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2025