Die Byl (Season 4)

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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    Episode 1 (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2022-01-16

    Overview: The past comes to visit when a serial killer who stopped three decades ago suddenly starts killing again. Byl struggles to come to terms with Fritz's death.

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    Episode 2 (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2022-01-23

    Overview: The team is faced with a serial killer who is more beast than man. Trotsky shows his true colors and is instructed to get information from Nicky. The sniper strikes again.

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    Episode 3 (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2022-01-30

    Overview: A serial killer takes justice into his own hands and carves victims' sins on their foreheads. Trotsky turns up unexpectedly at the offices. Lena struggles without her family.

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    Episode 4 (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2022-02-06

    Overview: The serial killer's motives begin to diverge and justice is served. It's Mischa's birthday and Byl organizes a surprise party. He and Nicky get devastating news.

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    Episode 5 (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2022-02-13

    Overview: The serial killer is obsessed with the perfect human skin, skin with which he knits a mask for himself. Trotsky plants the seed to lobby Philander.

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    Episode 6 (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2022-02-20

    Overview: Byl is at home with Andre Verwey. Vermeer's poisonous tentacles reach to the highest government officials. Juan realizes that he and Shani will never be able to afford a house.

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    Episode 7 (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2022-02-27

    Overview: Vermeer shows what extremes he is capable of. The serial killer who is obsessed with Lena goes into action and Juan is suddenly blackmailed.

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    Episode 8 (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2022-03-06

    Overview: Len Vos' obsession with Lena reaches a peak when she suddenly disappears. Byl and Jo meet and neither is what the other expected. The team is racing against time to save Lena.

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    Episode 9 (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2022-03-13

    Overview: Vermeer let's Byl in on his plan, but whether he will play along is an open question. Juan hears from a colleague that the shipping container is just a drop in the bucket.

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    Episode 10 (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2022-03-20

    Overview: In the final episode, Byl and his team are tested to the limit. Not only is South Africa's democracy at stake, but the Police and Armed Forces have become a political toy.

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