About this season
When the bodies of six children are found in the backwater forests of Donkerbos, Limpopo, an ostracised detective must wrestle with her dark past, her family and a distrustful community to catch the killer before another child is taken.
Episodes (8)
1. Under the Rot
Aired 29 November 2022 • 59 min
A body in the forest - or part of one - puts the whole town on high alert. Fanie chases old ghosts in search of answers.
2. Didingwe
Aired 6 December 2022 • 58 min
A new detective joins the team, and Fanie has to embrace her past . The broken homes of the victims offer little clues, further building on the labyrinthine case.
3. The Tree House
Aired 13 December 2022 • 55 min
Fanie struggles to trust her new partner and the pathology report brings more questions than answers, as another child is taken by the killer.
4. Der Mutterbaum
Aired 20 December 2022 • 52 min
Kallie reveals the truth of what he saw, Sybrand and Tsedza investigate Simon's disappearance and Pattie's negligence leads to new tragedy.
5. To Serve Another
Aired 27 December 2022 • 55 min
The case is catching up to her as Fanie deals with the fallout of her personal life. How do you keep going when faced with so much hurt and hatred?
6. For the Children
Aired 3 January 2023 • 52 min
The investigation reaches its breaking point as Fanie and Tsedza confront each other. Wolf takes initiative and accidentally makes a crucial discovery.
7. The Dogs
Aired 10 January 2023 • 51 min
The killer is apprehended, and a semblance of momentary order is restored to the broken world. There is hope if you know where to look for it.
8. Let Them Sleep
Aired 17 January 2023 • 49 min