The Institute

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.

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.

If viewed from the perspective of someone who hasn't read the book, the show isn't bad. It has a slow pace, but it's all buildup to The Institute "universe". There's not much horror (other than the nefarious reasons for the Institutes existence), no blood or gore. No monsters other than the humans lacking empathy and humanity. Acting is good, and I did become interested in the characters and what's to become of them as the series progresses. It's too early to tell if the writers will pull any punches, or let us have it.

The series may not be as good as the book or as true to its characters, but it's worth watching.

I was born early 90s.. I have seen almost every tv show released since 1999.

Feels like after the pandemic tv shows started to show cracks that were not as common when there were more "gate keepers".

Netflix model has caused the death of good writing, good directing, good acting and I feel like movies and tv shows may have peaked in the 2010s later end.

Movies and tv shows are not old as time, gone with the wind was 1939..it's 2025 and even with more money and higher picture quality...substance seems to be lacking?

MGM? What are they doing? The lighting of the scenes looks weird, I feel like I'm watching a YouTube show? I use to look forward to shows, Hollywood feels dead.

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👍.