BBC Death Valley
Created by Paul Doolan · 2025–present ·
Is Death Valley worth watching?
Death Valley (2025–present) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended overall. Created by Paul Doolan; stream on HBO Max. See how the score is built.
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Also known as 데스 밸리: 웨일스의 살인 사건 死亡谷 亡命峽谷
Death Valley season guide
Death Valley has 2 seasons and 12 episodes so far, and it is still running. Season and episode data from TMDB.
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 · Series 1 | 6 | |
| Season 2 · Series 2 | 6 |
Where to watch Death Valley
Death Valley is available on HBO Max — regional notes: HBO Max in the United States; Hulu in Japan. Catalog platform tag: BBC.
Where to watch Death Valley by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Hulu |
| United States | HBO Max |
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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 HBO Max.
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.
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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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Critic Reviews
Death Valley (2025) Review: Cosy Crime With a Welsh Accent
★★★★☆
Death Valley is a BBC comedy mystery set in Wales, pairing Timothy Spall's retired TV detective with Gwyneth Keyworth's real one, and it is cosy crime done properly.
Yes. It is warm, witty comfort viewing with a terrific double act, ideal for fans of gentle murder mysteries, even if the cases themselves rarely surprise.
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Death Valley: frequently asked questions
Seasons, episodes, where to stream, the cast and whether Death Valley is worth your time.
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 HBO Max, 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 is still running (2025–present). Created by Paul Doolan; it streams on HBO Max today.
Yes — Death Valley is available on HBO Max in many regions (catalogued under BBC on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the HBO Max app or the where-to-watch notes.
Death Valley has 2 seasons across 12 episodes (2025–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.
Death Valley streams on HBO Max 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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