Waiting for the Out (2026)
A philosopher begins teaching a class of men in prison. Each week, Dan leads discussions about dominance, freedom, luck and other topics that have troubled philosophers for thousands of years – topics that gain a new meaning when seen through the prisoners' eyes - both igniting passions and creating tension.
📺 Seasons & Episodes
Series 16 episodes
1. Men
⏱ 45 minPhilosophy teacher Dan’s first day working in prison hits harder than expected – awakening something paternal and revealing he’s underestimated both his students and his past.
2. Luck
⏱ 45 minDan is plunged into a tense rescue mission and glimpses the brutal life Lee escaped. An unexpected encounter allows Dan to help an inmate in a surprising way.
3. Dominance
⏱ 56 minHaunted by memories of his absent father, Dan pushes his mother for answers she won’t give. When Keith presents a lead, Dan spirals into obsession, straining family ties as he unravels at a dinner party.
4. Cursed
⏱ 44 minDan runs the risk of hurting those closest to him when he receives a tip-off on his dad’s whereabouts. A reckless mistake shows he’s more like his father than he thought.
5. Destiny
⏱ 44 minAs Dan’s crisis deepens, his actions threaten his entire future, leaving him caught between who he was and who he fears he is destined to be.
6. Escape
⏱ 44 minWith his future hanging by a thread, Dan is forced to make a decision – will he break the cycle, or is he doomed to repeat the past?
