The Institute
When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he 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.
very high confidence
What people are saying
Updated nightlyMost watchers are left on the fence by this Stephen King adaptation. While the acting, led by Ben Barnes and Joe Freeman, is generally praised, the story and slow pacing are big points of contention. People find the core concept of kidnapped kids with powers unoriginal, and the split narrative between Luke in The Institute and Tim in town struggles to build momentum, leaving many frustrated.
Sentiment split
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- Positive35%
- Mixed59%
- Negative6%
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