Die Byl 2016
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 12, 2016
- Last Aired
- March 18, 2025
- Format
- 6 seasons · 67 eps
- Created By
- Elmarie Botha, Herman Binge
- Networks
- kykNET, Showmax
What is Die Byl?
Die Byl is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 67
- First aired
- Jul 12, 2016
- Last aired
- Mar 18, 2025
- Original language
- AF
- Origin
- ZA
- Networks
- kykNET, Showmax
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10 from 1 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 67 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Networks
- kykNET, Showmax
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 67 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Die Byl is a television series first released in 2016. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery, Drama. Produced and broadcast by kykNET, Showmax. Current status: Ended. Spans 6 seasons and 67 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A specialized police unit investigates complex serial murder cases led by an experienced detective.”
- focused episodic storytelling
- expert detective protagonist
- intense subject matter
Watch it if you enjoy procedural crime dramas centered on serial killer investigations.
The series contains depictions of serial murders and police investigations.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fluitspeler van Ruiterwacht Mytharc Jul 12, 2016
- E2 Magnus en Mignon Core Jul 19, 2016
- E3 Smiley Core Jul 26, 2016
- E4 Glashuise Core Aug 2, 2016
- E5 In Die Bloed Core Aug 9, 2016
- E6 Yswater Core Aug 16, 2016
- E7 Boogskutter Core Aug 23, 2016
- E8 Koffers Vol Drome Core Aug 30, 2016
- E9 Sodom Onder Tafelberg Core Sep 6, 2016
- E10 Die Draak Mytharc Sep 13, 2016
- E11 Skoenlapper Core Sep 20, 2016
- E12 Agter Die Kap Mytharc Sep 27, 2016
- E13 In Die Geselskap Van... Mytharc Oct 4, 2016
Season 2 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 'n Oog Mytharc Jan 5, 2020
- E2 Helter Skelter Core Jan 12, 2020
- E3 Elke Moeder Dra Haar Kruis Core Jan 19, 2020
- E4 Kuberkluisenaar Core Jan 26, 2020
- E5 Die Aardigheid Van Aptyt Core Feb 2, 2020
- E6 Amabundu Mytharc Feb 9, 2020
- E7 Verwronge Geregtigheid Core Feb 16, 2020
- E8 Wie, Wie Is Wie? Mytharc Feb 23, 2020
- E9 Genepoel Core Mar 1, 2020
- E10 Die Verlede Speel Nooit Saam Nie Core Mar 8, 2020
- E11 Rooimark Core Mar 15, 2020
- E12 André Engelbrecht Core Mar 22, 2020
- E13 Sonskyn Mytharc Mar 29, 2020
- E14 Bliksis Mytharc Apr 5, 2020
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 27, 2021
- E2 Episode 2 Core May 4, 2021
- E3 Episode 3 Core May 11, 2021
- E4 Episode 4 Mytharc May 18, 2021
- E5 Episode 5 Core May 25, 2021
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jun 1, 2021
- E7 Episode 7 Core Jun 8, 2021
- E8 Episode 8 Core Jun 15, 2021
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Jun 22, 2021
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Jun 29, 2021
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 16, 2022
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 23, 2022
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 30, 2022
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 6, 2022
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 13, 2022
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 20, 2022
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 27, 2022
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 6, 2022
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 13, 2022
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 20, 2022
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 16, 2024
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 23, 2024
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 30, 2024
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 6, 2024
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 13, 2024
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 20, 2024
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 27, 2024
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 5, 2024
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 12, 2024
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 19, 2024
Season 6 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Jan 14, 2025
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 21, 2025
- E3 Episode 3 Mytharc Jan 28, 2025
- E4 Episode 4 Core Feb 4, 2025
- E5 Episode 5 Core Feb 11, 2025
- E6 Episode 6 Core Feb 18, 2025
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 25, 2025
- E8 Episode 8 Core Mar 4, 2025
- E9 Episode 9 Mytharc Mar 11, 2025
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
The show follows a specialized unit led by Colonel Piet van der Bijl as they investigate serial murders.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Colonel Piet van der Bijl, also known as Die Byl.
Is the character based on a real person?
The character is loosely modeled on the famous ex-detective Piet Byleveld.
What is the format of the show?
Each episode focuses on a specific serial killer case.
When was the series released?
The television series was released in 2016.
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