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Des is a 2020 British crime drama based on the arrest of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen in 1983. The series stars David Tennant as Nilsen and features Daniel Mays as the detective who caught him.
Des: With David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook. In 1983, Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested after the discovery of human remains which had blocked a drain near his London home.
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- 2020-10-15
- Biography, Crime, Drama
- 48
Des is a TV mini series based on the true story of Dennis Nilsen, a serial killer who confessed to multiple murders in 1983. The episode list shows the titles, dates, ratings and summaries of the three episodes of the series.
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,...
- (20)
- September 14, 2020
- Lewis Arnold
Season 1. "Des" is a true-crime drama focusing on one of the most infamous serial killers in UK history - DENNIS NILSEN. Known as the 'kindly killer', Nilsen was a local civil servant who spent five years murdering boys and young men he met on the streets. Watch with AMC+Start your 7-day free trial.
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. Luke Neal. Creator. Lewis Arnold.
"Des" delves into the chilling world of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, unraveling the dark truth through the eyes of detectives, victims, and a bewildered public. This gripping drama reveals the haunting aftermath of evil encounters and the quest for justice.
