Die Byl (2016)
Overview
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.
- Elmarie BothaCreator
- Herman BingeCreator
StatusEnded
TypeScripted
Original LanguageAfrikaans
Network
Seasons
Season 1
2016 | 13 Episodes
Season 1 of Die Byl premiered on July 12, 2016
Season 2
2020 | 14 Episodes
Season 2 of Die Byl premiered on January 5, 2020
Season 3
2021 | 10 Episodes
Season 3 of Die Byl premiered on April 27, 2021
Season 4
2022 | 10 Episodes
Season 4 of Die Byl premiered on January 16, 2022
Season 5
2024 | 10 Episodes
Season 5 of Die Byl premiered on January 16, 2024
Season 6
2025 | 10 Episodes
Season 6 of Die Byl premiered on January 14, 2025
Casts
Waldemar Schultz
Kolonel Piet van der Bijl
Lika Berning
Kaptein Lena Maree
Marvin-Lee Beukes
Sersant Juan Stuurman
Milan Murray
Advokaat Nicky van As
Amalia Uys
Jo Verwey
Tyrone Keogh
William Miller
Marcel Van Heerden
Dr. Anton Fourie