The Institute 2025
What is The Institute?
The television series "The Institute" is a mystery and science fiction/fantasy production. The show revolves around a 14-year-old genius who is kidnapped and awakens at a facility where children with unusual abilities reside.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 58 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 13, 2025
- Last aired
- Aug 24, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MGM+
- Genres
- Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 8 episodes and an average 58-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series "The Institute" is a mystery and science fiction/fantasy production. The show revolves around a 14-year-old genius who is kidnapped and awakens at a facility where children with unusual abilities reside. The series also explores the story of a former police officer who has come to a nearby town seeking a new life, but finds that his peace and quiet will not last. The former police officer's story is destined to collide with that of the kidnapped genius, setting the stage for a dramatic and intriguing narrative. The series is classified as TV-MA, indicating mature themes and content.
Should you watch it?
“A kidnapped genius awakens at a mysterious facility alongside other children with unusual abilities.”
- Engaging sci-fi and mystery premise
- Fascinating ensemble of gifted children
- Dark subject matter may not suit all viewers
- Involves kidnapping and a secretive facility
Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful stories about children with unusual abilities and mysterious institutions.
The series carries a TV-MA rating and features dark thematic elements including kidnapping.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Boy Jul 13, 2025
- E2 Shots for Dots Jul 13, 2025
- E3 Graduation Jul 20, 2025
- E4 The Box Jul 27, 2025
- E5 Back Half Aug 3, 2025
- E6 Run Aug 10, 2025
- E7 Hide Aug 17, 2025
- E8 Fight Aug 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
When was The Institute released?
The Institute is from 2025.
Who is the main protagonist at the facility?
A fourteen-year-old genius named Luke Ellis who is kidnapped and awakens at the facility.
What kind of abilities do the children at the facility have?
The children at The Institute are all possessed of unusual abilities.
Who is Tim Jamieson?
Tim Jamieson is a haunted former police officer who comes to a nearby town to start a new life.
How do the stories of Luke and Tim connect?
Tim and Luke are destined to have their stories collide.