


Des at a glance
Des is a 2020 crime and drama series, running 48m. It has 1 season and 3 episodes listed on TMDB, and its status is “Ended”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts9
- Format
- TV series
- First aired
- 2020-09-14
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 48m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 219 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Series overviewThe 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.
Cast
14 names
David TennantDennis Nilsen
Daniel MaysDCI Peter Jay
Jason WatkinsBrian Masters
Ron CookDSI Chambers
Faye McKeeverLinda Jay
Barry WardDI Steve McCusker
Ben Bailey SmithDC Brian Lodge
Jay SimpsonDS Chris Healey
Bronagh WaughCharlotte Proctor
Joel MorrisTim Wells
Laurie KynastonCarl Stottor
Alexander BhatDS JonesSeasons and episodes
3 episodesQuestions about Des
Quick answersWhere can I watch Des in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Des is listed on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, ITVX Premium. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Des suitable for children?
Des is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Des on PelisPlus UK?
Des has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings, seasons and episode guide. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Des about?
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.
How many seasons of Des are there?
Des has 1 season and 3 episodes listed on TMDB. Use the season tabs to see every episode.
Can I watch the Des trailer?
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