Des
Created by Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
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.
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Top cast
David Tennant
Dennis Nilsen
Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay
Jason Watkins
Brian Masters
Ron Cook
DSI Chambers
Faye McKeever
Linda Jay
Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker
Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge
Alex Bhat
DS Jones
Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey
Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Des online?
As of September 20, 2026, Des is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, Britbox Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Des on Netflix?
Not in United States at the moment. However, Des is on Netflix in United Kingdom. Streaming rights are sold per country, which is why catalogues differ.
Can I rent or buy Des online?
Yes. In United States, Des is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Des?
As of September 20, 2026, Des is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
