Luke Neal
Director
Des (2020)
Miniseries
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.
Released Sept. 14, 2020
Episode 46 min
None+
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama
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Watch Providers: Sundance Now, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, AMC+ + 4 more, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Britbox Apple TV Channel , AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Philo
Production Companies: New Pictures
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
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7.7
S1E1 - Episode 1
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".
Sept. 14, 2020, midnight
7.7
S1E2 - Episode 2
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.
Sept. 15, 2020, midnight
8.1
S1E3 - Episode 3
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.
Sept. 16, 2020, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 138 min.
Released: Sept. 14, 2020
Last Air Date: Sept. 16, 2020, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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