Series

Des

★ 7.2(197)202048m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
Release date: 2020-09-14
Runtime: 48m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: ITV1
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: New Pictures

Des — trailer

About Des

Des is a 2020 web series in the Crime and Drama genres, created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal, starring David Tennant, Daniel Mays and Jason Watkins. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on ITV1. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 197 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Des in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries3 eps · 2020

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

Themes & keywords

london, englandbased on novel or bookdetective inspectormurderserial killerjudgmenttrue crimeunited kingdom1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Des in New Zealand?+

Des is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Des on Netflix?+

Des is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How many seasons of Des are there?+

Des has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in Des?+

Des stars David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook and Faye McKeever.

When did Des come out?+

Des is a 2020 web series created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal.

What genre is Des?+

Des is Crime and Drama series.

Who created Des?+

Des was created by Lewis Arnold and Luke Neal.