Waiting for the Out

Waiting for the Out

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.

Genre: Drama

Cast:Josh FinanStephen WightPhil DanielsGerard KearnsDaniel Monks


1Season 1

Season 1, Episode 1

January 3, 2026

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.

2Season 1

Season 1, Episode 2

January 10, 2026

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.

3Season 1

Season 1, Episode 3

January 17, 2026

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.

4Season 1

Season 1, Episode 4

January 24, 2026

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.

5Season 1

Season 1, Episode 5

January 31, 2026

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.

6Season 1

Season 1, Episode 6

February 7, 2026

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?