Waiting for the Out Episode #1.5 (Season 1, Episode 5)
TV Episode | Drama

Waiting for the Out

Episode #1.5 (Season 1, Episode 5)

TV Episode | Drama

Dan's anxiety worsens when his stove feed fails. Past trauma resurfaces during a class incident with Keith. His resulting actions jeopardize his future as he grapples with identity and isolation.

Creator

Dennis Kelly (created by)

Director

Ben Palmer

Writer

Ric Renton (written by)

Producer

Ken Horn (producer)

Composer

Sion Trefor (composer)

Cinematographer

Jamie Cairney (director of photography)

Editor

Celia Haining

Casting

Nina Gold | Martin Ware

Production Designer

Maxine Carlier

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 3, 2026

Release date

Jan 3, 2026 (United Kingdom)

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20 cast members

Name	Known for
Josh Finan Dan Stewer Dan Stewer See fewer	Hellboy (2019)
Gerard Kearns Dan's Dad Dan's Dad See fewer	Floodlights (2022)
Lynott Lord Cassidy Young Dan Young Dan See fewer	Mrs. Lowry and Son (2019)
Stephen Wight Lee Gifford Lee Gifford See fewer	I May Destroy You (2020)
Samantha Spiro Gail Stewer Gail Stewer See fewer	Me Before You (2016)
Phil Daniels Frank Gifford Frank Gifford See fewer	Chicken Run (2000)
Kieran Stokes Prison Worker Prison Worker See fewer	The Gathering (2024)
Daniel Monks Jamie Lawson Jamie Lawson See fewer	All Her Fault (2025)
David Stoller Officer Campbell Officer Campbell See fewer	Andor (2022)
Josef Altin Greg Turner Greg Turner See fewer	Eastern Promises (2007)
Alex Ferns Keith McKellar Keith McKellar See fewer	Joyeux Noel (2005)
Charlie Rix Zach Colton Zach Colton See fewer	Backmask (2024)
Ric Renton Wallace Robson Wallace Robson See fewer	Waiting for the Out (2026)
Nima Taleghani Malik Zahir Malik Zahir See fewer	Heartstopper (2022)
Steve Meo Daniel 'Macca' McKenzie Daniel 'Macca' McKenzie See fewer	High Hopes (2002)
Tom Moutchi Tom 'Junior' Kouame Jr. Tom 'Junior' Kouame Jr. See fewer	Gladiator II (2024)
Neal Barry Officer Guthrie Officer Guthrie See fewer	Flushed Away (2006)
Ronke Adekoluejo Officer Stephens Officer Stephens See fewer	National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest (2025)
Jon Foster Charlie Leatherhead Charlie Leatherhead See fewer	The Last Enemy (2008)
Flora Spencer-Longhurst Young Gail Stewer Young Gail Stewer See fewer	Wallander (2008)