BBC Death Valley
Created by Paul Doolan · 2025–present ·
Death Valley (2025–present) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Paul Doolan; stream on Hulu.
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Where to watch Death Valley
Streaming availability varies by region — Hulu in Japan. Primary catalog tag: BBC.
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Is Death Valley worth watching?
Yes — Death Valley earns a 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended, created by Paul Doolan and streaming on Hulu.
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.
Celluloid editorial verdict
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.
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Death Valley Review (2025–present): Is It Worth Watching?
★★★★☆
Paul Doolan's Death Valley (2025–present) runs 2 seasons, 12 episodes on BBC — a mystery series from United Kingdom carrying a 79% Celluloid Score.
Strongly recommended — worth the time commitment.
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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.
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.
Death Valley first aired in 2025 and ran through 2026 (2025–present). Created by Paul Doolan; it streams on BBC today.
Death Valley has 2 seasons across 12 episodes (2025–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.
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.
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.
Death Valley stars Timothy Spall, Gwyneth Keyworth, Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley, Melanie Walters, and others. Created by Paul Doolan.
Death Valley has 12 episodes across 2 seasons (2025–present).
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.
Death Valley was created by Paul Doolan. It is a mystery, drama, comedy series from United Kingdom, primarily in English.
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Yes — Death Valley is ongoing (2025–present) with 2 seasons so far. Check the Celluloid page when new seasons lock scores and episode counts.