Die Byl
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.
Seasons
1. Fluitspeler van Ruiterwacht
Air Date: 2016-07-12
When some homeless boys disappear, the overworked Ruiterwacht police can't be to bothered. Then Tiaan Bernado's darling child, Rose, disappears in broad daylight. Colonel Pieter van der Bijl, aka 'Die Byl', is called in to investigate the case.
2. Magnus en Mignon
Air Date: 2016-07-19
Byl and his team are surprised when they arrive at a gruesome murder scene where the victims are dressed in costumes from the 80s.
3. Smiley
Air Date: 2016-07-26
Byl is confronted by a killer who knows more about him than Dr. Fritz Barnard. Smiley has a vendetta against Byl and won't stop his killing spree until Byl arrests him.
4. Glashuise
Air Date: 2016-08-02
Four police officers die in freak accidents under strange circumstances. All of them were at the police college with Sergeant Juan Stuurman. Is Juan's life in danger, or is he the killer?
5. In Die Bloed
Air Date: 2016-08-09
The team must work with a unit that specializes in gang activity. Byl refuses to share his team with Captain Willem Ruiters and ends up in a firefight with his commander.
6. Yswater
Air Date: 2016-08-16
The charming and successful fund manager, Ernst du Toit, has a ghost from his past haunting him. Does this make him a serial killer, or is it perhaps his blonde trophy wife, Saskia?
7. Boogskutter
Air Date: 2016-08-23
Bart Basson is a middle-class man with a perfect family. Then his wife is struck by a crossbow arrow in a freak accident. Who was the archer and why did he want to kill Leonore?
8. Koffers Vol Drome
Air Date: 2016-08-30
There is a serial killer causing hysteria in the fashion world. Byl is under pressure to solve the case when another young model's body is found in a coffin.
9. Sodom Onder Tafelberg
Air Date: 2016-09-06
There is a serial killer who uses Table Mountain as his hunting ground. With every visitor a potential victim or a possible suspect, the team has a huge task at hand.
10. Die Draak
Air Date: 2016-09-13
There are already two university students who have been kidnapped and murdered by the time Byl and his team are called in. Byl takes control of the negotiations, but is outwitted by the killer.
11. Skoenlapper
Air Date: 2016-09-20
Byl and Nicky's relationship gets more serious. Does Byl fall in love, and what about his wife, who he says has disappeared without a trace?
12. Agter Die Kap
Air Date: 2016-09-27
Byl's dark past catches up with him when Etienne Basson, an old colleague and friend arrives at Byl's house with a gun in his hand. The mystery surrounding Byl's wife is slowly unraveling.
13. In Die Geselskap Van...
Air Date: 2016-10-04
The guarded Byl can finally allow himself to love and be loved. He plans to divorce his wife and ask Nicky the big question. But does fate have other plans?
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2022-01-16
The 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.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2022-01-23
The 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.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2022-01-30
A 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.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2022-02-06
The 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.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2022-02-13
The 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.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2022-02-20
Byl 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.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2022-02-27
Vermeer shows what extremes he is capable of. The serial killer who is obsessed with Lena goes into action and Juan is suddenly blackmailed.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2022-03-06
Len 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.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2022-03-13
Vermeer 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.
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 2022-03-20
In 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.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2025-01-14
Byl's team investigates a revenge killing when a drug lord's brother is found with his mouth sewn shut, but coins in his mouth and a teeth-pulling pattern point to a serial killer.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2025-01-21
Byl must find the link between two dentists, an undertaker and a home for addicts to stop the Tandem Mouse. They discover another murder scene full of burnt matches.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2025-01-28
A murdered chef is found with a number seven written on his neck. Byl suspects number eight is on its way. The team discovers more links between the match victims and the seven deadly sins.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2025-02-04
Jo suspects the numbers on the victims' necks indicate a military background. Eliaan orchestrates a shocking confrontation between two men, while Nicki receives bad health news.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2025-02-11
The team is involved in a gruesome case when several corpses are found with signs of 'rat bite fever' and human DNA in the wounds. Eliaan targets a journalist as her next victim.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2025-02-18
When a critic's body is found, the team must jump in to catch the killer before she can finish her book. Byl and the team make a big breakthrough in the Seven Deadly Sins murders.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2025-02-25
A serial killer targets rugby players. Eliaan's motivation becomes more and more clear and Opperman unexpectedly knocks on Byl's door.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2025-03-04
The team realizes that the serial killer is deceiving victims through disguises. Lena helps with the Danté murders. Tarina is increasingly in Juan's circle, which puts pressure on his marriage.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 2025-03-11
Byl realizes that the killer is reaching out to him when she shares personal information with him. Nicki helps locate a possible place for Eliaan to stay, but an armed girl awaits Byl.
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 2025-03-18
The team discovers what really happened when the Slee's house burned down. Byl realizes how sinister Arbortech is. He makes the daring decision to use Aletta Slee as bait.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
2016-07-12
Episodes
67 (6 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Lion's Head Productions
Marche Media