Des (2020)

Biography · Crime · Drama

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.

IMDb rating: 7.6 (25,523 votes)
Episode average: 7.9 ↑ +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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

Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

7.93 avg 3 episodes 8.1 → 7.9 48 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Episode #1.1	8.1	1,149
2	Episode #1.2	7.8	981
3	Episode #1.3	7.9	924