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Des

2020 Ended 48m episodes

7.3/10 219 votes

CrimeDrama

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.

Created by:: Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
Cast:: David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook
Language:: English
Country:: United Kingdom
Network:: ITV1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.7

Episode 1

2020-09-14 · 46m

On 9 February 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay discovers a drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones. The culprit, Dennis Nilsen, freely admits to the police that it's not just one or two bodies, but "15 or 16, I think".

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.7

Episode 2

2020-09-15 · 46m

With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen's memories in an effort to convict him for the murder of every one of his victims. But when Des withdraws his cooperation and stops talking, Jay fears justice will be lost.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.9

Episode 3

2020-09-16 · 46m

Reeling 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 be released.

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