8.1/10971 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2020
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".
Director: Lewis Arnold
Writer: Luke Neal
7.8/10823 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2020
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.
Director: Lewis Arnold
Writer: Luke Neal
7.9/10774 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2020
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.
Director: Lewis Arnold
Writer: Kelly Jones
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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...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:ITV1
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Des" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 971 votes. Directed by Lewis Arnold and written by Luke Neal, it aired on 9/14/2020. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".