Death Valley Review (2025–present): Is It Worth Watching?

Is Death Valley worth watching?

Yes — Death Valley is worth watching, holding a 88% Critic Score and 90% Audience Score on Celluloid. Its 81% Celluloid Score averages five independent sources: critic percentage, audience percentage, Metascore (72), IMDb (7.9/10) and aggregated fan rating (77%).

Created by Paul Doolan, Death Valley ran 2 seasons, 12 episodes on BBC in English, from United Kingdom. Death Valley is still in production, so the story is not finished — new seasons may shift where it lands.

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.

Critics consensus: A gentle Welsh-set murder-mystery comedy with Timothy Spall as a retired TV detective pulled into the real thing — comfort viewing done properly. The cast is led by Timothy Spall, Gwyneth Keyworth, Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley, Melanie Walters, among others.

How many seasons of Death Valley are there, and where do I start?

Death Valley has 2 seasons, 12 episodes, and there is no reason to start anywhere but the first episode. At 2 seasons, 12 episodes, it is a manageable binge rather than a multi-year project. The series page breaks the 81% Celluloid Score into its five sources so you can see exactly where critics and audiences disagree before committing.

Where can I watch Death Valley?

Death Valley is carried by BBC, though rights are licensed by territory and change often. Check the BBC hub for everything else on the same service, and the series page for the regions where Celluloid has confirmed availability.

What should I watch after Death Valley?

If it lands, try Fleabag (92%), Inside No. 9 (89%), Peaky Blinders (89%) next — same shelf, comparable scores. You can also browse all mystery series, everything from United Kingdom, or the year it premiered.