The Institute vs The Long Watch
The Long Watch has the higher audience score (9/10 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.
The Institute
The Long Watch| The Institute | The Long Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Mystery | Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | Benjamin Cavell | Yao Xiaofeng |
| Main cast | Ben Barnes, Robert Joy, Mary-Louise Parker, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller | Ou Hao, Peng Yuchang, Zhou Yiran, Zu Feng, Qiu Tian |
Synopsis
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.
The Long Watch
A millennium-era leak case shaping cross-strait dynamics hides a covert tug-of-war between foreign forces and Chinese agents. In the late 90s, rookie Chunxiao and star agent Ma Qi foil plots together, but as time passes, the case reshapes all involved amid era-defining shifts.
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