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TV series

Des

2020 · 1 season · 3 episodes

Created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal

7.3

TMDB audience score
219 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 2h 24m to watch every episode. An estimate: 3 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 48 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • 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

Free

  • Fawesome

Free with ads

  • The Roku Channel
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • Fandango At Home

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Trailer

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Main cast

  • David Tennant
    Dennis Nilsen
    3 episodes

  • Daniel Mays
    DCI Peter Jay
    3 episodes

  • Jason Watkins
    Brian Masters
    3 episodes

  • Ron Cook
    DSI Chambers
    3 episodes

  • Faye McKeever
    Linda Jay
    3 episodes

  • Barry Ward
    DI Steve McCusker
    3 episodes

  • Ben Bailey Smith
    DC Brian Lodge
    3 episodes

  • Alex Bhat
    DS Jones
    3 episodes

  • Jay Simpson
    DS Chris Healey
    3 episodes

  • Bronagh Waugh
    Charlotte Proctor
    3 episodes

  • Joel Morris
    Tim Wells
    3 episodes

  • Laurie Kynaston
    Carl Stottor
    3 episodes

  • Alexander Bhat
    DS Jones
    3 episodes

  • Andy Jaye
    News Correspondent
    3 episodes

  • Cal MacAninch
    Neil Sinclair
    2 episodes

  • Oscar Salem
    Juan
    2 episodes

  • Jonathan Coy
    Professor David Bowen
    2 episodes

  • Neil Edmond
    Clerk of the Court
    2 episodes

Seasons