—A group of psychic children unites to take on the shadowy organization that has kidnapped them and claims to be using their power to "save the world."

1 seasonFantasy, Mystery

After their escape, Luke and friends plot to end the Institute for good; the Director enlists a new ally; Sigsby seeks a way back in.
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The crew is on the run once again; the Institute struggles after a setback; desperate, Luke makes a choice that may cost him everything he holds dear.
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Luke and friends adjust to their new surroundings; Sigsby sizes up Nolan as a potential rival; Tim chases his only lead in the search for an ally.
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Season 1

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Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers; Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world; Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.
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Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents and begins plotting his escape; Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach; in town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.
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Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty; Tim loses a friend.
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As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.
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Sigsby tricks Luke into confirming he's TP, forcing him to move up his escape attempt; Tim's suspicions put him on the Institute's radar.
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As Tim's investigation pays off in ways he never imagined and Sigsby scrambles to avert disaster, Luke must finally decide who he can trust.
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Luke and Tim go on a desperate search for help as Sigsby uses all of her formidable assets in a last-ditch attempt to keep the Institute's secrets.
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The characters come together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.
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A group of psychic children unites to take on the shadowy organization that has kidnapped them and claims to be using their power to "save the world."

Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker, Simone Miller, Jason Diaz, Brendan Beiser, Joe Freeman, Alfie Allen, Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway, Jordan Alexander

Luke Ellis wakes up at The Institute, a facility that abducts teenagers with psychic powers; Ms. Sigsby, the place's charismatic director, claims they're saving the world; Tim Jamieson hides from his haunted past as a small-town night knocker.
Watch free
Luke bonds with the other Front Half residents and begins plotting his escape; Ms. Sigsby manages the fallout from a security breach; in town, Tim begins to look into The Institute, only to find himself caught up in a high-stakes standoff.
Watch free
Luke begins to plan his escape while Sigsby is distracted trying to expose Stackhouse's disloyalty; Tim loses a friend.
Watch free
As Luke's tests intensify, a new arrival causes problems for Sigsby; Tim isn't buying the official story about what happened to Annie.
Watch free

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