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.

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👍.

Another series with Stephen King influence. An interesting concept about a school environment for kids with special abilities. The main character is extremely intelligent and uses his wit to investigate the institutes intentions. The dialogue is a bit corny. The acting sometimes feels off but the suspense kept me engaged.

I like the plot. I'm looking forward to seeing more episodes but I'm afraid corny dialogue could dilute the quality of this series. This could easily turn into a bad goosebumps episode. I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a show for teens or adults. Reminds me of stranger things but less impactful.

It being one of my favourite King novels, was of course hesitant when this was announced. Recently adaptations have become a lot better, but it is still hit or miss when it comes to his books.

But I give it a solid 10/10. Stellar cast (specially the kids and Tim), remaining cast is great as well with some amazing actors, always great top see a Gillmore Girl doing something totally different. Great adaptation on an almost page for page way. The whole setting isn't far of from how I imagined the setting, main characters and of course the town in Maine (I need to visit that state someday).

Can't wait to see the rest and love that it is a limited series!

I've read the book and I'm totally onboard with expanding Tim's story. The acting is good, the direction creepy enough while teasing us with what's to come. My one complaint is expanding the stories of some of the institute staff. I don't care about these people, these are awful people and outside of the 3 main staff members and security, the rest I don't care about. I hope they don't take up too much time as 8 episodes is enough to cover the book without much filler.

I know there's some uncomfortable scenes with the children which I'm not looking forward to seeing, but it all adds to the story and the eventual Conclusion which I can't wait to see how they've shot that.

I'll stick around and this looks set to be the best King TV adaptation since The Outsider.