Des

Name: Des
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2020-09-14
Rating: 7.2
Cast: David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook, Faye McKeever

2020·Series·15·48 min·★ 7.2(197)

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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.

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About Des

Des is a 2020 English-language crime and drama series created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal. The cast is led by David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel.

Des was produced by New Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on September 14, 2020, and carries a 15 certification.

Created by: Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
First aired: September 14, 2020
Last aired: September 16, 2020
Original language: English
Age rating: 15
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1 (3 episodes)
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Production: New Pictures

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Des cast & crew

Des was created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal.

The cast features David Tennant as Dennis Nilsen, Daniel Mays as DCI Peter Jay, Jason Watkins as Brian Masters, Ron Cook as DSI Chambers, Faye McKeever as Linda Jay, and Barry Ward as DI Steve McCusker.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sarah Warne and it was produced by Charlie Pattinson and Willow Grylls.

Is Des worth watching?

Des holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 197 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.

With 1 season and 3 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy crime and drama, Des is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Des

In United States, you can stream Des on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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