US EditionMGM+ Renews 'The Institute' for Season 2
Following the best premiere ever on MGM+, the thriller series based on Stephen King's novel continues with eight new episodes exploring the escapees' ongoing struggles, MGM+ said.
- Ahead of the season-one finale, MGM+ renewed The Institute for Season 2, greenlighting an eight-episode follow-up, Deadline reports.
- Season one premiered on July 13 with a two-episode launch, and MGM+ says The Institute became the network's most successful premiere despite a 6/10 review from Alex Maidy.
- The series is produced by MGM+ Studios and will stream exclusively on MGM+ in multiple countries, with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution handling other international territories.
- Casting for Season 2 will be announced later, and the eight-episode season has no set release date; producers planned this original storyline beyond Stephen King's novel.
- Stephen King's recent adaptations have drawn industry attention, and he expressed anticipation for new dangers in The Institute, reinforcing MGM+'s commitment to horror originals.
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‘The Institute’ Renewed for Season 2 at MGM+
MGM+ has renewed “The Institute” for Season 2. The second season will consist of eight episodes. News of the renewal comes just ahead of the show’s Season 1 finale, which is scheduled for Aug. 24. The series is based on the 2019 novel of the same name by Stephen King. Per MGM+, the show ranks as the network’s best premiere ever. Season one stars Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Jason Diaz, and Jane Luk…
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