"The Institute" will be back for a second round. MGM+ has renewed the thriller series based on the 2019 Stephen King novel for another eight-episode second season.
"The Institute," which ranks as the best premiere ever on MGM+, comes from King, who executive produces, Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones, Mr. Mercedes, From), writer and executive producer Benjamin Cavell (Justified, The Stand) and MGM+ Studios.
The series follows the story of teen genius Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman) 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 (Ben Barnes) 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.
Season one starred Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds) and and an ensemble cast that included Simone Miller (Run the Burbs), Fionn Laird (Under the Banner of Heaven), Jason Diaz, and Jane Luk. Casting for Season 2 will be announced at a later date.
“Set free but hunted, new dangers await the escapees from the Institute and I can’t wait,” King said King.
The series will premiere exclusively on MGM+ in the U.S., UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. Amazon MGM Studios Distribution will distribute in all other international territories.
Sometimes you win just by showing them you're still willing to fight. #TheInstitute will return for Season 2 on @MGMplus pic.twitter.com/WU5JsXzSVf
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 22, 2025
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