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Die Byl

2016 – 2025Show6 seasons67 episodes

CrimeMystery
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.7

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

24 of 157 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Quentin Krog, Regardt van den Bergh, Nina Swart
Written by
Leon Kruger, Hein Eksteen, Henriëtta Gryffenberg

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Facts

July 12, 2016 · March 18, 2025 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 2016
Last aired
March 18, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 67 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
Afrikaans
Made in
South Africa
Available in
18 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Die Byl?"

Questions about Die Byl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Die Byl?

It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Die Byl worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.7).

Will I feel good after watching Die Byl?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Die Byl scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Die Byl in English?

Afrikaans

No, it was made in Afrikaans.