Des
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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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, BritBox, Sundance Now, and Spectrum On Demand.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Des | This September | ITV
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Frequently asked questions about Des
Where can I watch Des in the United States?
Des is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, BritBox, Sundance Now, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Des on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Des is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Philo, AMC+, BritBox, Sundance Now, and Spectrum On Demand.
Can I watch Des for free?
Des streams free with ads in the United States on Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Des?
Des scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Des?
Des stars David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins, Ron Cook, and Faye McKeever. Lewis Arnold is the creator and Luke Neal is the creator.
How many seasons of Des are there?
Des has 1 season and 3 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Des?
All 3 episodes of Des add up to about 2 hours 24 minutes at roughly 48 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 1 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is Des on?
Des airs on ITV1, and is produced by New Pictures.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.