The Institute Episode 7 really amped things up. Problems came knocking again just when we thought Luke and Tim had caught a break. Ashworth’s death and Drew’s double betrayal marked this episode.

A Stephen King sci-fi book seemingly wasted a massive narrative opportunity, but its new TV adaptation can make up for it with one major story beat.

MGM+'s supernatural horror series, The Institute, starring Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman, debuted on July 13, 2025, with three episodes.

At the end of The Institute season 1 episode 6, Stackhouse makes a deal with Hendricks to blame Sigsby for the mishap when the higher-ups get involved. Meanwhile, Sigsby leads the hunt for Luke and ...

Forming this instant connection with Barnes’ character was a cinch for Joe Freeman — and for good reason. “Me and Ben spent a ...

Adapted from King's 2019 novel of the same name, The Institute focuses on Luke Ellis, a teenager with a genius-level intellect who also possesses latent telekinetic abilities. Suddenly, Luke ...

With King himself calling it a faithful and powerful adaptation, this sleeper hit is one of his most haunting screen projects in years.

The story follows teen genius Luke Ellis, who, after being kidnapped, awakens within the walls of The Institute. There, he discovers other children who share his fate and possess unusual powers.

The trailer for The Institute quickly establishes the central conflict and introduces key characters from King’s 2019 novel. Luke Ellis’s sudden awakening in a room identical to his own, only ...

The school announced on May 29 it has hired Luke Ellis as its next baseball coach, replacing Ryan Knott who led the Eagles to a 2-15 record this season. Ellis, a 2021 graduate of SBA, will also ...