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When the police discover his drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones, Dennis Nilsen freely admits his crimes to the police. As they try to secure a conviction, biographer Brian Masters' attempts to understand his motives grow ever more obsessive.
IMDb 7.6/1020201 season
DramaSuspensePsychological
DramaSuspensePsychological
IMDb 7.6/1020201 season
Cast: David TennantDaniel MaysJason Watkins
16+
Season 1
3 episodes

  • 1. Des Ep. 1

    1. Des Ep. 1

    In 1983, a grisly discovery alerts police to a serial killer. DI Peter Jay is stunned when meek civil servant Dennis Nilsen freely admits to killing multiple men.
    In 1983, a grisly discovery alerts police to a serial killer. DI Peter Jay is stunned when meek civil servant Dennis Nilsen freely admits to killing multiple men.
    16+
    47min
    Oct 14, 2020
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  • 2. Des Ep. 2

    2. Des Ep. 2

    As the police question Des, forces from on high threaten to bring their case to a close. Meanwhile, biographer Brian Masters seeks to analyze why Des did what he did.
    As the police question Des, forces from on high threaten to bring their case to a close. Meanwhile, biographer Brian Masters seeks to analyze why Des did what he did.
    16+
    47min
    Oct 21, 2020
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  • 3. Des Ep. 3

    3. Des Ep. 3

    As the trial approaches, Jay and Brian reflect on their involvement in the investigation and the impact they had on Des.
    As the trial approaches, Jay and Brian reflect on their involvement in the investigation and the impact they had on Des.
    16+
    48min
    Oct 28, 2020
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    Des
    DramaSuspensePsychological
    IMDb 7.6/1020201 season
    When the police discover his drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones, Dennis Nilsen freely admits his crimes to the police. As they try to secure a conviction, biographer Brian Masters' attempts to understand his motives grow ever more obsessive.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Lewis Arnold
    Producers
    David MeantiLewis Arnold
    Cast
    David TennantDaniel MaysJason WatkinsBarry WardRon CookJay SimpsonBen SmithBronagh WaughFaye McKeeverJamie ParkerPip TorrensLaurie KynastonRoss AndersonChanel CresswellAndrew WoodallSilas CarsonOscar GarlandTony Way
    Studio
    AMC Plus Drama
    Reviews
    4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Content advisory
    16+
    violencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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