Waiting for the Out

Series 1

2026 · 6 episodes · 4h 38m in all · 6.0/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Men

   3 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 6.5/10

   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. 

   2. Luck

   10 Jan 2026 · 45 min · 5.7/10

   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. 

   3. Dominance

   17 Jan 2026 · 56 min · 5.7/10

   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. 

   4. Cursed

   24 Jan 2026 · 44 min · 6.0/10

   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. 

   5. Destiny

   31 Jan 2026 · 44 min · 6.3/10

   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. 

   6. Escape

   7 Feb 2026 · 44 min · 6.0/10

   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?