Waiting for the Out

4.6
202645m

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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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2026

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1. Men

5.5

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.

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2. Luck

1.0

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.

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3. Dominance

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.

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4. Cursed

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.

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5. Destiny

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.

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6. Escape

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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