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Des

1520201 seasonLewis Arnold
IMDb 7.6

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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.

CrimeDrama
London, EnglandBased On Novel Or BookDetective InspectorMurderSerial KillerJudgmentTrue CrimeUnited Kingdom1980s

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What is Des (2020) 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.

Who stars in Des?

Des stars David Tennant (Dennis Nilsen), Daniel Mays (DCI Peter Jay), Jason Watkins (Brian Masters), Ron Cook (DSI Chambers), Faye McKeever (Linda Jay). The series was created by Lewis Arnold.

How many seasons does Des have?

Des has 1 seasons. There are 3 episodes in total.

Is Des worth watching?

Des holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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