Notes from the Last Row vs The Institute
Notes from the Last Row has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 7.7/10 for The Institute). The Institute is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Notes from the Last Row
The Institute| Notes from the Last Row | The Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery | Mystery |
| Country | KR | – |
| Creator / director | – | Benjamin Cavell |
| Main cast | Yunjin Kim, Han Ji-eun, Huh Joon-ho, Jin Kyung, Choi Min-sik | Ben Barnes, Robert Joy, Mary-Louise Parker, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller |
Synopsis
Notes from the Last Row
A literature professor discovers a student's talent and offers him writing lessons — but as he sinks into the story, their sessions spiral into chaos.
The Institute
When 14 year old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he awakens at The Institute, a facility full of children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.
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