Elmarie Botha
Director
Die Byl (2016)
Season 5
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 12, 2016
Episode 48 min
14+
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Production Companies: Lion's Head Productions, Marche Media
Network: kykNET
Country: South Africa
Languages:
Afrikaans
S5E1 - Episode 1
Thanks to Byl and his team, Vermeer failed and the unit was restored to their former glory. However, this does not mean fewer challenges. Someone targets prostitutes while the sea spits out corpses.
Jan. 16, 2024, midnight
S5E2 - Episode 2
A mass grave is discovered in the sea and when the bodies are removed, the serial killer begins to escalate. A piece of chewing gum is found in the groin of a ripper victim.
Jan. 23, 2024, midnight
S5E3 - Episode 3
A second body with signs of poisoning is found in a trash can. After Byl fails to authorize payments, Juan receives an irresistible offer. Jo suspects William is hiding something.
Jan. 30, 2024, midnight
S5E4 - Episode 4
The serial killer targets her final victim and it gets personal. Nicki finds company with Alex and this displeases Byl. A key person in the Impersonator case goes missing.
Feb. 6, 2024, midnight
S5E5 - Episode 5
A hunting trip takes a dark turn and it makes a friend of Nicki's question his decisions. Juan develops an algorithm to predict which serial killer the Impersonator will impersonate next.
Feb. 13, 2024, midnight
S5E6 - Episode 6
Byl finds his own DNA at an Impersonator murder scene. William's relationship with his neighbor deteriorates further. Jo is put in a difficult situation and has to face her demons.
Feb. 20, 2024, midnight
S5E7 - Episode 7
Human remains found near a slaughterhouse put Byl on the trail of an artist. The unit makes a breakthrough on the Impersonator's clues. Jo and William share an intimate moment.
Feb. 27, 2024, midnight
S5E8 - Episode 8
Victor takes the final steps to complete his perfect work of art. Mia receives a message for Byl from a tramp. The content makes him realize the Impersonator is closer than they think.
March 5, 2024, midnight
S5E9 - Episode 9
Stopping the Impersonator becomes a race against time. Juan's suspicion that the killer might be part of the unit turns into an office fight, while Byl finds himself in a trap.
March 12, 2024, midnight
S5E10 - Episode 10
Byl must rely on his team to save him, but they must solve clues and find the latest Mimic victim before it's too late. The killer's final package has deadly consequences.
March 19, 2024, midnight
Network: kykNET
Episode Runtime: 48 min.
Season Runtime: 3216 min.
Released: July 12, 2016
Last Air Date: March 18, 2025, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 14+
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