The children must pose as students at the Institute to find Dr. Curtain’s "Whisperer"—a machine that amplifies his brainwaves to send messages. While the adults (Number Two, Rhonda, and Milligan) provide support from afar, the children have to navigate social hierarchies, rigorous testing, and the suspicious "Messengers" to stop the broadcast. Key Themes

The world is gripped by a global panic known as People are constantly anxious due to subliminal messages being broadcast into their minds. Mr. Benedict discovers these messages are coming from the Institute, led by his nefarious twin brother, Dr. L.D. Curtain. The Team (The Society)

A walking encyclopedia with a photographic memory and deep-seated anxiety.

The show explores how easily people can be manipulated by misinformation and manufactured panic.