The Institute (TV series)

*The Institute*
The Institute
Genre	Horror
Based on	The Institute; by Stephen King
Developed by	Benjamin Cavell
Starring	Ben Barnes; Joe Freeman; Simone Miller; Fionn Laird; Hannah Galway; Julian Richings; Robert Joy; Martin Roach; Mary-Louise Parker;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of series	1
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producers	Jack Bender; Benjamin Cavell; Gary Barber; Sam Sheridan; Shane Elrod; Ed Redlich; Stephen King;
Running time	54–59 minutes
Production companies	Spyglass Media Group; Sashajo Productions; Nomadicfilm; MGM+ Studios;
Original release
Network	MGM+
Release	July 13, 2025 –; present
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The Institute is an American supernatural horror television series written by Benjamin Cavell and directed by Jack Bender, with both also serving as executive producers. Based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, the series stars Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker, and Joe Freeman in the main roles, and follows a young teenager who wakes up in a place where children possess special abilities, only to discover the institute's dark secrets.

The series premiered on July 13, 2025, on MGM+, and consists of eight episodes. In August 2025, the series was renewed for a second season.