TV series
Die Byl
2016–2025, Afrikaans, on kykNET & Showmax. Created by Elmarie Botha & Herman Binge.
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
- 6
- Episodes
- 67
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 2025
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Latest episode
S6 E10: Episode 10
Aired 18 March 2025
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Elmarie BothaCreator
- Herman BingeCreator
- Waldemar SchultzKolonel Piet van der Bijl · 67 ep
- Lika BerningKaptein Lena Maree · 67 ep
- Marvin-Lee BeukesSersant Juan Stuurman · 67 ep
- Milan MurrayAdvokaat Nicky van As · 67 ep
- Eric NobbsDokter Fritz Barnard · 37 ep
- Trudy van RooyDr Shani Stuurman · 35 ep
- Amalia UysJo Verwey · 30 ep
- Tertius MeintjesGeneraal Neels van As · 27 ep
- Marcel Van HeerdenDr. Anton Fourie · 21 ep
- Tyrone KeoghWilliam Miller · 20 ep
- Barbara Marie ImmelmanEllie Bonthuys · 17 ep
- Zane MeasGeneraal Philander · 17 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 July 2016
- Last aired
- 18 March 2025
- Network
- kykNET, Showmax
- Language
- Afrikaans
- Country
- South Africa
- Type
- Scripted
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How many seasons of Die Byl are there?
Die Byl has 6 seasons and 67 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is Die Byl finished?
Yes. Die Byl ended in 2025, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Die Byl?
If you liked Die Byl, try Barnaby Jones, Annika, Agatha Christie's Poirot.
Who created Die Byl?
Die Byl was created by Elmarie Botha and Herman Binge and stars Waldemar Schultz, Lika Berning, Marvin-Lee Beukes.