The chilling three-part drama Des, featuring a remarkably dark performance by David Tennant as serial killer Dennis Nilsen, is now streaming on Netflix in the UK, starting today, November 8th.
The show, taking place in the late 1970s and early 1980s, recounts the disturbing story of how Nilsen murdered twelve men.
The most disturbing part of this event isn’t just the killings themselves, but the way he treated the bodies afterward. It’s also shocking how readily he confessed once police had him in custody.
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The drama features David Tennant alongside Daniel Mays and Ben Bailey Smith, who play police officers seeking justice. Jason Watkins portrays Brian Masters, the author of the book that inspired the series.
Okay, so everyone’s talking about Des being on Netflix now, which is awesome! But if you’re already looking for it, don’t forget you can still watch it on ITVX (or STV Player if you’re in Scotland), and it’s also still up on Disney+.
The show has received praise from critics and viewers alike, but it’s generally acknowledged to be quite challenging to watch.
One IMDb user strongly praised the series, calling it one of the best dramas ITV has produced in years.
Viewers praised the show as a compelling and disturbing look into the mind of a serial killer. One person called it “well worth a watch,” while another highlighted David Tennant’s exceptional acting, saying he delivers consistently outstanding performances in any role.
Over on Rotten Tomatoes, the show has a 90% positive score from 20 critic reviews.
According to a review in The Guardian, this drama about a serial killer is unusual because it feels respectful to the victims. The reviewer suggests the highest praise they can give is that the killer, a narcissistic person who craved attention, would have strongly disliked the show.
According to The Times, David Tennant gave a detailed and expertly controlled performance as the serial killer known as ‘Des’ to his colleagues. However, the paper credited Luke Neal’s clever writing as the show’s biggest asset.
Des is available to stream via Netflix, ITVX, and Disney+.
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2025-11-08 14:19