Is Des worth watching?

BollyAI rates Des a MUST-WATCH at BollyMeter 8.2/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

BollyAIThe Verdict18 June 2026United Kingdom · ITV · Crime · Drama

Des

89% on Rotten Tomatoes; David Tennant's International Emmy-winning portrayal of Nilsen drew near-unanimous praise for making a killer both banal and terrifying.

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Renewal: Three-part miniseries, concluded September 2020. No continuation planned. (ITV)

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Season	Released	BollyMeter	Critics	Audience	Verdict
Season 12020 · 3 eps	14 September 2020	8.2	89%	7.8/10	MUST-WATCH

BollyMeter 8.289% on Rotten Tomatoes; David Tennant's International Emmy-winning portrayal of Nilsen drew near-unanimous praise for making a killer both banal and terrifying.

Critics 89%Critic consensus.

Audience 7.8/10Metacritic user score user rating.

Quoted“Tennant's hypnotic presence - to make a character simultaneously dull and mesmerising takes quite some talent.”The Times

Quoted“Rare it is to watch a drama about a serial killer that leaves you feeling the victims have been done a service.”The Guardian

RenewalThree-part miniseries, concluded September 2020. No continuation planned. (ITV)

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Seasons

Season 12020 · 3 eps · 14 September 2020MUST-WATCH

Des - Quick Answers

When is Des's next season releasing?: Three-part miniseries, concluded September 2020. No continuation planned. (Source: ITV.)
Where can I watch Des in India?: Des streams on ITV.
How many seasons of Des are there?: Des has 1 season so far.
Is Des worth watching?: BollyAI rates Des a MUST-WATCH at BollyMeter 8.2/10 (Season 1, its strongest).

Updated 18 June 2026