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Die Byl

Die Byl

20168.06 Seasons67 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Elmarie Botha
Written by Elmarie Botha, Berdene Burger, Lorraine Burger
NetworkskykNETShowmax

Top Cast

Waldemar Schultz

Waldemar Schultz

Kolonel Piet van der Bijl

Lika Berning

Lika Berning

Kaptein Lena Maree

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Marvin-Lee Beukes

Sersant Juan Stuurman

Milan Murray

Milan Murray

Advokaat Nicky van As

Amalia Uys

Amalia Uys

Jo Verwey

Tyrone Keogh

Tyrone Keogh

William Miller

Marcel Van Heerden

Marcel Van Heerden

Dr. Anton Fourie

About Die Byl

Die Byl is a crime, mystery, drama series that first aired in 2016. Created by Elmarie Botha, it stars Waldemar Schultz, Lika Berning, Marvin-Lee Beukes. 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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