Waiting for the Out
Waiting for the Out
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Waiting for the Out

Freedom isn’t always on the outside.

4.6 / 10
2026
1 season
6 episodes
Drama

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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.

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Cast

Josh Finan

Josh Finan

Stephen Wight

Stephen Wight

Phil Daniels

Phil Daniels

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Gerard Kearns

Daniel Monks

Daniel Monks

Seasons

  • Men

    1.Men

    5.5
    03-01-202645m

    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.

  • Luck

    2.Luck

    1.0
    10-01-202645m

    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.

  • Dominance

    3.Dominance

    1.0
    17-01-202656m

    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 unra...

  • Cursed

    4.Cursed

    1.0
    24-01-202644m

    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.

  • Destiny

    5.Destiny

    1.0
    31-01-202644m

    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.

  • Escape

    6.Escape

    1.0
    07-02-202644m

    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?