"Stephen King's adaptations have seen a resurgence in quality, with multiple successful television series in the past decade raising expectations for MGM+'s upcoming The Institute."
"The book for The Institute seems tailored for television, evoking a pilot pitch feeling; it revolves around kidnapped children with psychic powers held at a sinister facility."
"While The Institute offers a fun experience with strong character relationships, it struggles against the shadow of King's superior works, particularly Firestarter."
"MGM+'s record with original TV shows is inconsistent, having produced both hit series like From and misses like Earth Abides, making The Institute's potential uncertain."
Stephen King's adaptations have improved significantly, especially in television, with successful series like Mr. Mercedes and The Outsider. The latest adaptation, The Institute, is based on a novel that feels designed for TV, revolving around children with telekinetic and telepathic abilities held in a dark facility. Despite sharing themes with Firestarter, it struggles to elevate itself beyond comparison. MGM+, responsible for The Institute, has had a mixed track record with its shows, adding uncertainty to this new adaptation's potential quality and reception.
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