# Death Valley (2025–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/death-valley/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 88/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 77% |
| Creator | Paul Doolan |
| Platform | BBC |
| Genres | Mystery, Drama, Comedy |
| Seasons | 2 (12 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United Kingdom |

## Quick answer

Death Valley (2025–present) is a Mystery, Drama, Comedy series created by Paul Doolan, streaming on BBC. It holds a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (88%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (7.9/10), TMDB fan (77%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 90%.

## Celluloid verdict

A gentle Welsh-set murder-mystery comedy with Timothy Spall as a retired TV detective pulled into the real thing — comfort viewing done properly.

## Synopsis

Thrown together by the murder of John's neighbour, John and Janie are an odd, yet hilarious duo with opposing instincts. Every week, they get to the bottom of gripping murders, with various stunning Welsh locations providing a backdrop to their investigations.

## Cast

Timothy Spall, Gwyneth Keyworth, Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley, Melanie Walters, Rithvik Andugula

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Death Valley worth watching?**
Yes — Death Valley earns a 79% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 88%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 77%. Audience snapshot is separate (90%). A gentle Welsh-set murder-mystery comedy with Timothy Spall as a retired TV detective pulled into the real thing — comfort viewing done properly.

**Is Death Valley on Netflix?**
No — Death Valley is not on Netflix. It streams on BBC, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Death Valley come out?**
Death Valley first aired in 2025 and ran through 2026 (2025–present). Created by Paul Doolan; it streams on BBC today.

**How many seasons of Death Valley are there?**
Death Valley has 2 seasons across 12 episodes (2025–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**Where can I watch Death Valley?**
Death Valley streams on BBC in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under BBC. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Death Valley?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Death Valley’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Death Valley?**
Death Valley stars Timothy Spall, Gwyneth Keyworth, Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley, Melanie Walters, and others. Created by Paul Doolan.

**How many episodes are in Death Valley?**
Death Valley has 12 episodes across 2 seasons (2025–present).

**What is Death Valley about?**
Thrown together by the murder of John's neighbour, John and Janie are an odd, yet hilarious duo with opposing instincts. Every week, they get to the bottom of gripping murders, with various stunning Welsh locations providing a backdrop to their investigations.

**Who created Death Valley?**
Death Valley was created by Paul Doolan. It is a mystery, drama, comedy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.

**What should I watch after Death Valley?**
Browse more mystery series on Celluloid’s BBC hub, or open More Like This.

**Is Death Valley still ongoing?**
Yes — Death Valley is ongoing (2025–present) with 2 seasons so far. Check the Celluloid page when new seasons lock scores and episode counts.

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