"The Institute" is eerie and mysterious in debut from creator Stephen King.
From executive producers Stephen King and Jack Bender (FROM), The Institute is an eerie new sci-fi series based on the novel of the same name from veteran horror writer and creator Stephen King.
The first two episodes of The Institute premiered July 13 on MGM+ with new episodes dropping weekly on Sundays.
The show follows the story of teen genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and 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.
Not to mention, the locked down facility is run by the creepily mysterious Ms. Sigsby who brings a dark yet cynical aura to all those that she encounters.
The Institute stars: Mary-Louise Parker (Ms. Sigsby), Ben Barnes (Tim Jamieson), Joe Freeman (Luke Ellis), Simone Miller (Kalisha), Fionn Laird (Nick), Hannah Galway (Wendy), Julian Richings (Stackhouse), Robert Joy (Dr. Hendricks), Martin Roach (Chief Ashworth).
The series excels from page to screen, bringing an abundance of mystery, intense moments and intrigue! From the very first episode, the mysteriously tantalizing scenes will have audiences on edge as dark foreshadowing and wicked experiences plagues these young teens.
The Institute is executively produced by Stephen King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich.
NEW EPISODES OF THE INSTITUTE DROP WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS ON MGM+ AT 9/8C.