Hein Eksteen
Director
Die Byl (2016)
Season 4
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.
Released July 11, 2016
Episode 75 min
14+
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Production Companies: Lion's Head Productions, Marche Media
Network: Showmax
Country: South Africa
Languages:
Afrikaans
S4E1 - Episode 1
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.
Jan. 16, 2022, midnight
S4E2 - Episode 2
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.
Jan. 23, 2022, midnight
S4E3 - Episode 3
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.
Jan. 30, 2022, midnight
S4E4 - Episode 4
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.
Feb. 6, 2022, midnight
S4E5 - Episode 5
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.
Feb. 13, 2022, midnight
S4E6 - Episode 6
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.
Feb. 20, 2022, midnight
S4E7 - Episode 7
Vermeer shows what extremes he is capable of. The serial killer who is obsessed with Lena goes into action and Juan is suddenly blackmailed.
Feb. 27, 2022, midnight
S4E8 - Episode 8
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.
March 6, 2022, midnight
S4E9 - Episode 9
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.
March 13, 2022, midnight
S4E10 - Episode 10
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.
March 20, 2022, midnight
Network: Showmax
Episode Runtime: 75 min.
Season Runtime: 75 min.
Released: July 11, 2016
Last Air Date: March 18, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 14+
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