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The Institute

The Institute
★ 7.5/10•2025•58m•TV-MA•Mystery•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime58m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 13, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - The BoyE159m

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.

Jul 13, 2025

Episode 2 - Shots for DotsE254m

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.

Jul 13, 2025

Episode 3 - GraduationE346m

Graduation

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

Jul 20, 2025

Episode 4 - The BoxE456m

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.

Jul 27, 2025

Episode 5 - Back HalfE559m

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.

Aug 3, 2025

Episode 6 - RunE646m

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.

Aug 10, 2025

Episode 7 - HideE746m

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.

Aug 17, 2025

Episode 8 - FightE849m

Fight

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

Aug 24, 2025

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