Des (2020)
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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.
- Released: 2020-09-14
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Seasons: 1, 3 episodes
- Episode length: 48m
- Network: ITV1
- Status: Ended
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10 from 213 votes
Created by Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal.
Top cast
- 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
- Barry Ward as DI Steve McCusker
- Ben Bailey Smith as DC Brian Lodge
- Alex Bhat as DS Jones
- Jay Simpson as DS Chris Healey
- Bronagh Waugh as Charlotte Proctor
Where to watch Des
- United States: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Britbox Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel; watch free on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
- United Kingdom: stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, ITVX Premium; watch free on ITVX, STV Player; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
- India: stream on Vrott Amazon Channel; watch free on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
- Canada: stream on Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now Amazon Channel, BritBox Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, BritBox, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Britbox Apple TV channel, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Sundance Now Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads; watch free on Tubi TV; buy on Apple TV Store
- Australia: stream on Stan; buy on Apple TV Store, Fetch TV
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