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Seen it?2020 | 1 seasons | 48 min | Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Agatha Christie's Poirot, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 48 minutes, about 2 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 159K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Created by Lewis Arnold, Luke Neal
- David TennantDennis Nilsen
- Daniel MaysDCI Peter Jay
- Jason WatkinsBrian Masters
- Ron CookDSI Chambers
- Faye McKeeverLinda Jay
- Barry WardDI Steve McCusker
- Ben Bailey SmithDC Brian Lodge
- Alex BhatDS Jones
- Jay SimpsonDS Chris Healey
- Bronagh WaughCharlotte Proctor