The Institute Season 2 Hits No. 3 on MGM+ One Day After Premiere
The Stephen King adaptation trails Treasure Island and From in the US rankings, and outpaces American Hostage, per screenrant.com.
The Institute season 2 reached Number 3 among TV shows in the United States on MGM+, one day after the season premiered on the platform. The ranking is based on data from November 9, 2026, according to screenrant.com.
On the MGM+ chart, The Institute sits below the ongoing adaptation of Treasure Island, which in turn sits below From at Number 1. The new season is also outperforming American Hostage, which stars Jon Hamm, on the same platform.
Season 2 moves beyond Stephen King's 2019 novel of the same name, telling an original continuation of the story. Alfie Allen joins the main cast as Nolan Reeves, a European tech billionaire financing the organization's experiments. Seven episodes remain in the season.
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The Institute is an MGM+ original series based on King's 2019 novel. Its first season followed teenager Luke Ellis, kidnapped by the titular Institute and experimented on for his psychic powers, while police officer Tim Jamieson investigated from outside. The series stars Joe Freeman as Luke Ellis and Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson.
Quick answers
Where can I watch The Institute season 2?
The Institute season 2 streams on MGM+.
Who joins the cast in The Institute season 2?
Alfie Allen joins the main cast as Nolan Reeves, a European tech billionaire financing the organization's experiments.
How many episodes are left in The Institute season 2?
Seven episodes remain in the season.