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Die Byl (2016)

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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.

First Air Date
July 12, 2016
Seasons
6
Episodes
67
Rating
8.0/10 (1 votes)

Cast: Waldemar Schultz, Lika Berning, Marvin-Lee Beukes, Milan Murray, Amalia Uys, Tyrone Keogh, Marcel Van Heerden

Networks: kykNET, Showmax
Production: Lion's Head Productions, Marche Media
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Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

2016

Season 2

14 episodes

2020

Season 3

10 episodes

2021

Season 4

10 episodes

2022

Season 5

10 episodes

2024

Season 6

10 episodes

2025

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Die Byl

Die Byl

Crime
Mystery
Drama
8.0
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.

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Show Information
StatusEnded
TypeScripted
First Aired7/12/2016
Last Aired3/18/2025
Seasons6
Episodes67
LanguageAF
CountrySouth Africa
Creators & Crew

Directed by

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Written by

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6

Seasons

67

Episodes

2016

First Aired

Content Ratings

Languages

af

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Cast

WS

Waldemar Schultz

as Kolonel Piet van der Bijl

LB

Lika Berning

as Kaptein Lena Maree

MB

Marvin-Lee Beukes

as Sersant Juan Stuurman

MM

Milan Murray

as Advokaat Nicky van As

AU

Amalia Uys

as Jo Verwey

TK

Tyrone Keogh

as William Miller

MVH

Marcel Van Heerden

as Dr. Anton Fourie

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Seasons

6 seasons
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Season 6

2025

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2024

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2022

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2021

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Season 2

2020

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Season 1

2016

13 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Byl about?▾

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 episo…

How many seasons does Die Byl have?▾

6

How many episodes does Die Byl have?▾

67

Is Die Byl still running?▾

No, it ended in 2025.

When did Die Byl first air?▾

July 12, 2016

Who created Die Byl?▾

Elmarie Botha, Herman Binge

Who stars in Die Byl?▾

Waldemar Schultz, Lika Berning, Marvin-Lee Beukes

What genre is Die Byl?▾

Crime, Mystery, Drama