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Des (2020)

TV Show

Genres: Crime, Drama

Seasons: 1

Rating: 7.3

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Status: On the saved list
Where to watch: ITVX
Added: 24-09-2026
Progress: 0 / 3 episodes

Seasons

Season 1 0 / 3

E01 - Episode 1 Aired 14-09-2020 46 min

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".

E02 - Episode 2 Aired 15-09-2020 46 min

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.

E03 - Episode 3 Aired 16-09-2020 46 min

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.

Overview

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.