Des (2020)
2020 – 2020 · TV show · 1 seasons · 3 episodes · 48 min
The story of one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men, the series explores the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.
Where to watch
United States
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
In the United States, Des is streaming on Prime Video, Philo, Tubi TV and AMC+. It can also be rented or bought on Google Play Movies, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. It is available in 18 countries, for example on Netflix, Prime Video and AMC+. Starring David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins and Ron Cook. Produced by New Pictures. It aired on ITV1. Rated 7.6 on IMDb from 25,590 votes.
- Streams in
- 18 countries · Netflix (6), Prime Video (5)
- Rank in its year
- #73 · of 878 TV shows from 2020
- Rated higher than
- 87% · of the catalogue's TV shows (Biography)
- IMDb rating
- 7.6/10 · 25,590 votes
Cast
David TennantDennis Nilsen
Daniel MaysDCI Peter Jay
Jason WatkinsBrian Masters
Ron CookDSU Geoff Chambers
Barry WardDI Steve McCusker
Faye McKeeverLinda Jay
Ben Bailey SmithDC Brian Lodge
Bronagh WaughCharlotte Proctor
Jay SimpsonDS Chris Healey
Alex BhatDS1Details
- Original language
- English
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom
- Network
- ITV1
- Created by
- Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
- Production company
- New Pictures
- Format
- Miniseries
- Status
- Ended
United KingdomAround the world
Streaming in 18 countries · to rent or buy in 4 more
Episodes
1. Episode #1.114 September 2020 · 48 minOn 9 February 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay is called to the leafy North London address of 23 Cranley Gardens, where he discovers the drains clogged with rotting flesh and bones. But the extent of this grisly…★ 8.1
2. Episode #1.215 September 2020 · 48 minWith limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen's memories in an effort to identify and convict him for the murder of every one of his victims. But when Des suddenly withdraws his cooperation and s…★ 7.8
3. Episode #1.316 September 2020 · 48 minReeling from Des' change in plea, Jay and the police throw themselves into proving premeditation. If they can show the court that Des was undoubtedly of sound mind when he committed his crimes, he will go down and never …★ 7.9
