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IMDb rating 7.6
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Critic rating 8.2

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Critic Season 1 Ed Cumming
rated 8

David Tennant proves his versatility as he plays one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers.

Read full review at The Independent
Critic Season 1 Anita Singh
rated 10

David Tennant is mesmerising as serial killer Dennis Nilsen.

Read full review at The Telegraph
Critic Season 1 Lucy Mangan
rated 8

David Tennant excels as a perfectly ordinary serial killer.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Season 1 Ed Cumming
rated 8

David Tennant proves his versatility as he plays one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers.

Read full review at The Independent
Critic Season 1 Anita Singh
rated 10

David Tennant is mesmerising as serial killer Dennis Nilsen.

Read full review at The Telegraph
Critic Season 1 Lucy Mangan
rated 8

David Tennant excels as a perfectly ordinary serial killer.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Season 1 Frederik Hoff
rated 7

...en fængslende og respektfuld introduktion til en unik kriminalsag.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko
Critic Season 1 Sebastian Ahokas
rated 8

Mörk och välspelad skildring av kuslig seriemördare

Read full review at Filmtopp

Cast & Crew

David Tennant
As Dennis Nilsen
Jay Simpson
As DS Chris Healey
Daniel Mays
As DCI Peter Jay
Ron Cook
As DSI Chambers
Jason Watkins
As Brian Masters
Ben Bailey Smith
As DC Brian Lodge
Laurie Kynaston
As Carl Stottor

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"Des" is a chilling drama series based on the true story of Dennis Nilsen, a Scottish serial killer who murdered at least 15 young men between 1978 and 1983. The show follows Nilsen's arrest and the subsequent investigation, as well as his trial and conviction. Through three episodes, we delve into the dark psyche of Nilsen, exploring his motivations and actions. Starring David Tennant as Nilsen, the series has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of this notorious criminal case.

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