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Des: Season 1

Miniseries 2020

  • 2020-09-14T20:00:00Z on ITV
  • 48m
  • 2h 18m (3 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
  • Crime, Drama
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.

3 episodes

Series Premiere

2020-09-14T20:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2020-09-14T20:00:00Z46m

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".

2020-09-15T20:00:00Z

1x02 Episode 2

1x02 Episode 2

  • 2020-09-15T20:00:00Z46m

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.

Season Finale

2020-09-16T20:00:00Z

1x03 Episode 3

Season Finale

1x03 Episode 3

  • 2020-09-16T20:00:00Z46m

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.

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