Die Byl (2016)
The unit specializes in the investigation of serial murders and is led by Van der Bijl, a former murder and robbery detective who gained fame for his handling of several high-profile cases. Each episode focuses on a serial killer. The main character, Colonel Piet van der Bijl, also known as Die Byl, is loosely modeled on the famous ex-detective Piet Byleveld.
- Hein Eksteen
- Elmarie Botha
- Berdene Burger
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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2022-01-16The past comes to visit when a serial killer who stopped three decades ago suddenly starts killing again. Byl struggles to come to terms with Fritz's death.
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2022-01-23The team is faced with a serial killer who is more beast than man. Trotsky shows his true colors and is instructed to get information from Nicky. The sniper strikes again.
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2022-01-30A serial killer takes justice into his own hands and carves victims' sins on their foreheads. Trotsky turns up unexpectedly at the offices. Lena struggles without her family.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2022-02-06The serial killer's motives begin to diverge and justice is served. It's Mischa's birthday and Byl organizes a surprise party. He and Nicky get devastating news.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2022-02-13The serial killer is obsessed with the perfect human skin, skin with which he knits a mask for himself. Trotsky plants the seed to lobby Philander.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2022-02-20Byl is at home with Andre Verwey. Vermeer's poisonous tentacles reach to the highest government officials. Juan realizes that he and Shani will never be able to afford a house.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2022-02-27Vermeer shows what extremes he is capable of. The serial killer who is obsessed with Lena goes into action and Juan is suddenly blackmailed.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2022-03-06Len Vos' obsession with Lena reaches a peak when she suddenly disappears. Byl and Jo meet and neither is what the other expected. The team is racing against time to save Lena.
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2022-03-13Vermeer let's Byl in on his plan, but whether he will play along is an open question. Juan hears from a colleague that the shipping container is just a drop in the bucket.
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2022-03-20In the final episode, Byl and his team are tested to the limit. Not only is South Africa's democracy at stake, but the Police and Armed Forces have become a political toy.