The Institute: Ben Barnes Stars in Stephen King's 8-Episode Sci-Fi Horror Series
25 October 2026
Originally published as: Ben Barnes’ 8-Episode Sleeper Is Stephen King’s Most Complete Sci-Fi Horror Show
Few writers blend horror and science fiction as seamlessly as Stephen King, who never leans too far in either direction. His 2019 novel The Institute is a great example, and possibly his most popular novel of the past decade.