Die Byl (2016)
Die Byl is a 2016 Afrikaans-language crime series created by Elmarie Botha and Herman Binge. It stars Waldemar Schultz, Lika Berning and 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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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 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.
When was Die Byl released?
Die Byl was released on 12 July 2016.
How many episodes does Die Byl have?
Die Byl has 67 episodes across 6 seasons.
Who made Die Byl?
Die Byl was created by Elmarie Botha and Herman Binge.
Cast
- Waldemar Schultz as Kolonel Piet van der Bijl
- Lika Berning as Kaptein Lena Maree
- Marvin-Lee Beukes as Sersant Juan Stuurman
- Milan Murray as Advokaat Nicky van As
- Eric Nobbs as Dokter Fritz Barnard
- Trudy van Rooy as Dokter Shani van Rooi
- Amalia Uys as Jo Verwey
- Tertius Meintjes as Generaal Neels van As
- Marcel Van Heerden as Dr. Anton Fourie
- Tyrone Keogh as William Miller
- Barbara Marie Immelman as Ellie Bonthuys
- Zane Meas as Generaal Philander