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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/death-valley/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 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 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (88%), audience ratings (90%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (7.9/10), and fan ratings (77%) across 2 seasons.

## 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.

## 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 81% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 88%, audience 90%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 7.9/10, and fan 77%. A gentle Welsh-set murder-mystery comedy with Timothy Spall as a retired TV detective pulled into the real thing — comfort viewing done properly.

**Why is Death Valley so highly rated?**
Death Valley scores 81% because all five independent sources agree: critics 88%, audiences 90%, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 7.9/10 and fan ratings 77%. A gentle Welsh-set murder-mystery comedy with Timothy Spall as a retired TV detective pulled into the real thing — comfort viewing done properly. See the full breakdown on the Death Valley series page.

**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.

**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.

**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.

**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.

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