Des

★ 7.2•2020•1 Seasons•ANIME

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.

Top 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

Alexander Bhat

DS Jones

Andy Jaye

News Correspondent

Episodes

Season:

1. Episode 1

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".

Aired: 9/14/2020

2. Episode 2

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.