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Waiting for the Out

Freedom isn’t always on the outside.

  • 2026
  • Returning Series
  • Drama
  • ~45m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 4.6/10

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.

Latest: Series 1 · 2026

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  1. E1. Men

    Jan 3, 2026 · 45m

    Philosophy 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. E2. Luck

    Jan 10, 2026 · 45m

    Dan 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. E3. Dominance

    Jan 17, 2026 · 56m

    Haunted 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. E4. Cursed

    Jan 24, 2026 · 44m

    Dan 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. E5. Destiny

    Jan 31, 2026 · 44m

    As 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. E6. Escape

    Feb 7, 2026 · 44m

    With 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?

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