The Nilsen Files (2022)

Crime · Documentary

Re-examining one of the biggest murder investigations in Metropolitan Police history. Did prejudice lead to multiple missed opportunities to catch serial killer Dennis Nilsen?

IMDb rating: 6.8 (100 votes)
Episode average: 7.2 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Roy Davies Self. Ex-Detective
Chris Healey Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation
Dougles Bence Himself. Former Journalist
Julie Bentley Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)
Michael Ogden Narrator
Peter Tatchell Himself. former Labour Party Candidate

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

7.17 avg 3 episodes 6.9 → 7.2 59 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Part One: Missing	6.9	19
2	Part Two: Survivors	7.4	17
3	Part Three: Forgotten	7.2	17