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First Aired: September 14th, 2020

Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Summary: 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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# of Episodes: 3

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Season 1

Episode 1: Episode 1

Air Date: September 14th, 2020

Summary: On 9 February 1983, Detective Chief Inspector Peter Jay discovers a drain clogged with rotting flesh and bones. The culprit, Dennis Nilsen, freely admits to the police that it's not just one or two bodies, but "15 or 16, I think".

Episode 2: Episode 2

Air Date: September 15th, 2020

Summary: With limited resources, Jay and the police continue to dig into Nilsen's memories in an effort to convict him for the murder of every one of his victims. But when Des withdraws his cooperation and stops talking, Jay fears justice will be lost.

Episode 3: Episode 3

Air Date: September 16th, 2020

Summary: 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.

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