The Institute

I love this book. One of my favorites from King's work in the last 10 years. When they announced this adaptation, years ago at this point, I was thrilled! Who could have known at the time that it would be sold to another network, and then severally delayed for years. Still, I was eager for this series and had high hopes. Finally, the series is released, and even though it's early on, I am having a hard time seeing this getting better from here. The pacing of the first two episodes was awful. There was essentially zero character development, even for the main characters like Tim and Luke. Everything so far seems rushed, and the deviations from the books thus far seem unnecessary. Why make Nicky's character more involved than he was? Why change Tim's journey and make it all center in Dennison? Simple things like that don't seem to have an overall impact that necessitated a deviation from the story.

I do hope it gets better.

Haven't read the book so can't comment on adaptation but haven't watched such a well paced tension builder in a long time. The characters are likeable and the sci-fi concept sound, if you are a sci/fi fan you won't be disappointed with this one. The scenes with the kids can be a bit hard to watch and the villains are a bit OTT but it was a very enjoyable watch nonetheless.

The beginning of book has a terrifying event that the TV show greatly waters down 😐.

That set up the expectations of what this show will be, watered down version of book.

This will not be horror nor thriller and more sci-fi drama if anything.

Thus my expectations have been lowered and so will continue to watch it for what it is, family friendly show. Even the aesthetics of show such as lighting suggests a more toned down feel compared to books.

Serviceable is best way to describe show if you read book. Cast and acting good, no complaints there.

It will be probably be more exciting for those who have not read books👍.

I will preface this with the fact that I have not read the books the other reviews mentioned. For me this is good as if I read a book often I am sad when a show or movie is made since sometimes they change key story aspects or I am to aware of nuanced things being left out. The downside is if i watch a show I like I can never read the book because the show has predefined the character and story for me. I'm weird that way. Now on to the review.

This I feel is a pretty good show. The concept is not overly far fetched, if we did have these abilities of course someone would want to exploit it. I'm hoping it sticks around for a bit as so few good shows are on now a days. The acting is pretty on point as well with the cast and I'm excited to see where the show will take things. I also like that it has a feel to it that no cast member is safe, this adds to the show and suspense factor.

At the time of this review there are four episodes available to watch.-

This show is pretty good. For me it mercifully buries a number of cliches under a layer of creative approach. I'm also a fan of the TV show "From" so use that to inform you what my tastes are like.

Some of the dialogue is cringe. Most of the acting is pretty good. One actor in particular is just reciting lines, Arlen So. Not really in the role at all.

Currently I'm looking forward to the next episode.