Josh Finan
Dan
Waiting for the Out (2026)
Series 1
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.
Released Jan. 3, 2026
Episode 46 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.thoughtful
Production Companies: SISTER, BBC
Network: BBC One
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
5.5
S1E1 - Episode 1
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.
Jan. 3, 2026, midnight
1.0
S1E2 - Episode 2
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.
Jan. 10, 2026, midnight
S1E3 - Episode 3
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.
Jan. 17, 2026, midnight
S1E4 - Episode 4
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.
S1E5 - Episode 5
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.
S1E6 - Episode 6
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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BBC One
46 min/ep
278 min
Jan. 3, 2026
Jan. 10, 2026, midnight
Jan. 17, 2026, midnight
Returning Series
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