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.
Cast: Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller
Season 1
8 episodes
1. The BoyLuke 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.TV-MACC59minJul 13, 2025
2. Shots for DotsLuke 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.TV-MACC54minJul 13, 2025
3. GraduationLuke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty. Meanwhile, Tim loses a friend.TV-MACC46minJul 20, 2025
4. The BoxAs Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.TV-MACC56minJul 27, 2025
5. Back HalfSigsby 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.TV-MACC59minAug 3, 2025
6. RunAs Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust.TV-MACC46minAug 10, 2025
7. HideLuke 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.TV-MACC46minAug 17, 2025
8. FightOur characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.TV-MACC49minAug 24, 2025
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The Institute
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Benjamin Cavell
- Studio
- MGM+ Studios, Spyglass Media Group, Sashajo Productions
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
