Des (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2020, Des is a crime and drama series.
What it’s 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’s in it. Des stars David Tennant as Dennis Nilsen, Daniel Mays as DCI Peter Jay, Jason Watkins as Brian Masters and Ron Cook as DSI Chambers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Des has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Britbox Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Des page.
If you liked it. Fans of Des tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Des (2020)?
- In US, Des is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and Britbox Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Des worth watching?
- Des holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Des?
- Des stars David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook and Faye McKeever.
- When was Des released?
- Des was released in 2020.