Des

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

ENDED1 Season3 Episodes★ 7.2

Des is a crime and drama series on ITV1 that premiered in 2020, ending after 1 season and 3 episodes.

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NetworkITV1

First AiredSep 14, 2020

Last AiredSep 16, 2020

GenreCrime, Drama

Runtime48 min

Created ByLewis Arnold, Luke Neal

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionNew Pictures

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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Cast

David Tennant

Dennis Nilsen

Daniel Mays

DCI Peter Jay

Jason Watkins

Brian Masters

Ron Cook

DSI Chambers

Faye McKeever

Linda Jay

Barry Ward

DI Steve McCusker

Ben Bailey Smith

DC Brian Lodge

Alex Bhat

DS Jones

Jay Simpson

DS Chris Healey

Bronagh Waugh

Charlotte Proctor

Joel Morris

Tim Wells

Laurie Kynaston

Carl Stottor

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 3 episodes

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E1Episode 1

Sep 14, 202046m★ 7.5

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".

E2Episode 2

Sep 15, 202046m★ 7.6

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.

E3Episode 3

Sep 16, 202046m★ 7.8

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.

About Des

Des is a crime, drama series on ITV1. The show first aired on Sep 14, 2020 and currently has 1 season and 3 episodes. Des has ended. It has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 217 votes. The cast includes David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook, Faye McKeever. Created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal.