Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

      View All
      Movies Tv shows Movie Trivia News Showtimes

      Des (2020)

      Season 1

      Des

      20 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

      What to know

      Critics Consensus

      Des is a smartly scripted, sufficiently eerie true crime drama anchored by a chilling performance from David Tennant. Read critic reviews

      Where to watch

      Buy Buy Buy

      Rate And Review

      User image

      Verified

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this season

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of this tv season? (optional)



      • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Step 2 of 2

        How did you buy your ticket?

        Let's get your review verified.

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

        You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this season

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of this tv season? (optional)

      • How did you buy your ticket?

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

      Episodes

      • 1.

        Air date: Sep 14, 2020

        On Feb. 9 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay discovers a drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones; he culprit, Dennis Nilsen, freely admits to the police that it's not just one or two bodies, but more than a dozen.

        View Details
      • 2.

        Air date: Sep 15, 2020

        With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Dennis Nilsen's memories in an effort to convict him of the murders; when Des withdraws his cooperation and stops talking, Jay fears justice will be lost.

        View Details
      • 3.

        Air date: Sep 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.

        View Details

      Tv Season Info

      Cast & Crew

      David Tennant
      Daniel Mays
      Jason Watkins
      Barry Ward
      Ron Cook
      Jay Simpson
      Ben Bailey Smith
      Bronagh Waugh
      Faye McKeever
      Jamie Parker
      Pip Torrens
      Laurie Kynaston
      Ross Anderson
      Chanel Cresswell
      Andrew Woodall
      Silas Carson
      Tony Way
      Willow Grylls
      Kim Varvell
      Charles Pattinson
      Elaine Pyke
      Luke Neal
      Lewis Arnold
      David Tennant

      Critic Reviews for Des: Season 1

      Audience Reviews for Des: Season 1

      • Oct 12, 2022
        Chilling and brilliantly acted by David Tennant.
      • Jan 17, 2022
        david actorazo, una historia real muy interesante y escabrosa cada minuto de suspenso que te hace dudar si paso realmente o es todo imaginación de Des
      • Sep 06, 2021
        David Tennant, man what an actor and his portrayal of the Scottish murderer Dennis Nilsen is one of his best performances. Just like the 1995 film 'Seven', you never actually see the murder take place, but it's explained heavily by the killer himself in the most causal and calm way possible. Incredibly chilling. The scenes were made more effective by a great supporting performance from Daniel Mays.

      Movie & TV guides

      View All