

Des (2020)
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.
Where to watch Des
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus, Britbox +5 | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Disney Plus, ITVX | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Sundance Now, BritBox, AMC+ +1 | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | Stan | — | Apple TV, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Netflix, Disney Plus | — | Sky |
| New Zealand | Neon TV | — | — |
| India | Vrott | — | — |
| Germany | Cirkus, Magenta TV+ | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | Canal VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Amazon Video +2 |
| Netherlands | NPO Plus | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Des in 12 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Des about?
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. Des is a Crime, Drama series, first aired on 2020-09-14, 1 season and 3 episodes.
Is Des worth watching?
TMDB users rate Des 7.2 out of 10 from 217 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Des?
In the United States, Des streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
Cast
- David Tennant as Dennis Nilsen
- Daniel Mays as DCI Peter Jay
- Jason Watkins as Brian Masters
- Ron Cook as DSI Chambers
- Faye McKeever as Linda Jay
- Barry Ward as DI Steve McCusker
- Ben Bailey Smith as DC Brian Lodge
- Alex Bhat as DS Jones
- Jay Simpson as DS Chris Healey
- Bronagh Waugh as Charlotte Proctor
- Joel Morris as Tim Wells
- Laurie Kynaston as Carl Stottor
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Sources
Details and the 7.2/10 rating from Des on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.