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New “extremely addictive and compelling” thriller has viewers “hooked” after just two episodes.

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A fresh, eight-episode thriller, lauded as “hard to resist and gripping” by reviewers (according to Rotten Tomatoes), has likewise received rave reviews from audiences following its initial two-episode release.

On July 13, the adaptation of Stephen King’s novel “The Institute” made its debut, and fans couldn’t wait to express their excitement on social media about the gripping thriller and its talented cast.

One Instagram user found the first episodes simply incredible and praised lead actor Ben Barnes for his captivating, excellent portrayal of ex-police officer Tim Jamieson.

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I can’t get enough! Just one episode, and I’m completely hooked and convinced! The cast is absolutely spot-on, and they have me eagerly anticipating where the story will lead them.

In a recent television series, Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington’s son, Joe Freeman, appeared for the first time on screen. He portrayed the role of Luke Ellis, the brilliant teenager who serves as the central character in this suspenseful storyline.

Freeman confessed to harboring uncertainty about securing the role in The Institute. In an interview with HELLO!, he disclosed: “I recorded a self-tape with my mother, and [my parents] were reminding me, ‘This isn’t a given. It might not work out for you.’ They have experience in the industry and are familiar with rejection.

I found it surprising that this occurred since I’m a young Brit, working on an American venture – I don’t have any professional experience in this field, so it seemed unlikely that I would be chosen for the role.

The enigma unfolds as we follow the story of Luke, a character named Freeman, who finds himself abducted and awakening at a facility housing extraordinary kids, each possessing unique talents, all of whom share a similar fate – they’ve all been brought there in the same mysterious way.

Tormented by errors from his past, Tim Jamieson embarks on a journey to start anew in a different town, unknowingly finding himself drawn towards Luke along the way.

In addition to her role in “The Client,” Mary-Louise Parker is featured in a suspenseful story along with Dan Beirne from “Ginny & Georgia,” Simone Miller, and Jason Diaz known for his work in “Vampire Academy.

The Institute has been characterized as “one of the most faithful King adaptations thus far,” (according to an IMDb user). “It’s a remarkable adaptation that closely follows the source material, nearly scene by scene.

You can watch episodes one and two of The Institute right now by streaming on MGM+ through Amazon Prime Video. New episodes will be available each Sunday.

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2025-07-14 17:19

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