David Tennant’s Chilling 3-Part Crime Thriller Is Officially Leaving Netflix
A British crime drama
Des was released in 2020 as part of ITV’s ongoing slate of dramas about notorious British crimes and criminals. It was the 11th entry in that series, following Appropriate Adult and Little Boy Blue.
The three-part story centers on Dennis Nilsen, arrested in 1983 and later convicted of multiple counts of murder. It traces the police investigation, the questioning of Nilsen and his eventual trial.
Tennant’s acclaimed performance
David Tennant plays Nilsen in the limited series. His portrayal received wide acclaim and won him an International Emmy Award. The drama focuses on the case and its investigation, with dialogue playing a prominent role. Its approach may appeal to viewers drawn to psychological crime stories such as Mindhunter.
Leaving Netflix UK
Des is currently available to stream on Netflix in the United Kingdom, but its time on the service is limited. The article does not specify the date it will leave.
The series is described as part of ITV’s long-running collection of dramas based on infamous British cases. It is also compared with Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series on Netflix.
Key points
- Des is a three-part 2020 drama about Dennis Nilsen’s crimes and prosecution.
- David Tennant plays Nilsen, earning an International Emmy Award for the performance.
- The series is streaming on Netflix in the United Kingdom but is due to leave.
- Des was the 11th installment in ITV’s dramas about infamous British crimes.