Waiting for the Out
Freedom isn’t always on the outside.
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
1. Men
Air Date: 2026-01-03
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. Luck
Air Date: 2026-01-10
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. Dominance
Air Date: 2026-01-17
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. Cursed
Air Date: 2026-01-24
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. Destiny
Air Date: 2026-01-31
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. Escape
Air Date: 2026-02-07
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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Rating
4.6/10
Release Date
2026-01-03
Episodes
6 (1 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
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BBC