
Manhunt(2019)
The true story of London Metropolitan police detective Colin Sutton's manhunt for serial criminals.


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 men, the series explores the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.

David Tennant
Dennis Nilsen

Daniel Mays
DCI Peter Jay

Jason Watkins
Brian Masters

Ron Cook
DSI Chambers

Faye McKeever
Linda Jay

Barry Ward
DI Steve McCusker

Ben Bailey Smith
DC Brian Lodge
Alex Bhat
DS Jones

Jay Simpson
DS Chris Healey

Bronagh Waugh
Charlotte Proctor
Des is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2020 exploring themes of london, england, based on novel or book, detective inspector, murder, serial killer, judgment. Created by Luke Neal, it stars David Tennant, Daniel Mays, Jason Watkins. 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 men, the series explores the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.
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