

2020–2020 · ITV1 · Ended
Des is based on material from the book Killing for Company by Brian Masters, which focuses on one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Told through the prism of three men—Dennis Nilsen, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay and biographer Brian Masters—the series exploring the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00 (Europe/London)
This series has ended.
Last aired
S01E03 · Episode 3
2020-09-16
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Episode 1
2020-09-14 · 60 min
Episode 2
2020-09-15 · 60 min
Episode 3
2020-09-16 · 60 min
Des review – David Tennant excels as a perfectly ordinary serial killer
The Guardian · Sep 15, 2020
Des - Official Trailer
IMDb · Jan 4, 2024
Des Episode 3 Review: a Serial Killer Drama With Brains and Heart
Den of Geek · Sep 16, 2020
‘Des’ Review: Depravity, Brought to You by David Tennant (Published 2020)
The New York Times · Oct 14, 2020
Des: 'Nuanced' Dennis Nilsen drama impresses critics and viewers
BBC · Sep 17, 2020
Why "Des"? The real meaning behind the title of ITV's Dennis Nilsen serial killer drama
Radio Times · Sep 3, 2020
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Des’ On Sundance Now, Where David Tennant Plays Real-Life Serial Killer Dennis Nilsen
Decider · Oct 20, 2020
'Des' Features a Near Perfect David Tennant Performance, And That's the Problem
Pajiba · Oct 15, 2020