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Season 1

7.3/1083 votes
Men
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2026
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Dennis Kelly
7.9/1065 votes
Luck
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2026
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Dennis Kelly
8.1/1055 votes
Dominance
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2026
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Dennis Kelly, Levi David Addai
7.8/1051 votes
Cursed
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2026
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Levi David Addai
8.0/1050 votes
Destiny
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2026
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Ric Renton
8.3/1051 votes
Escape
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2026
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?
Director: Ben Palmer
Writer: Dennis Kelly