About this season
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.
Episodes (10)
1. Episode 1
Aired 14 January 2025
Byl's team investigates a revenge killing when a drug lord's brother is found with his mouth sewn shut, but coins in his mouth and a teeth-pulling pattern point to a serial killer.
2. Episode 2
Aired 21 January 2025
Byl must find the link between two dentists, an undertaker and a home for addicts to stop the Tandem Mouse. They discover another murder scene full of burnt matches.
3. Episode 3
Aired 28 January 2025
A murdered chef is found with a number seven written on his neck. Byl suspects number eight is on its way. The team discovers more links between the match victims and the seven deadly sins.
4. Episode 4
Aired 4 February 2025
Jo suspects the numbers on the victims' necks indicate a military background. Eliaan orchestrates a shocking confrontation between two men, while Nicki receives bad health news.
5. Episode 5
Aired 11 February 2025 • 47 min
The team is involved in a gruesome case when several corpses are found with signs of 'rat bite fever' and human DNA in the wounds. Eliaan targets a journalist as her next victim.
6. Episode 6
Aired 18 February 2025 • 48 min
When a critic's body is found, the team must jump in to catch the killer before she can finish her book. Byl and the team make a big breakthrough in the Seven Deadly Sins murders.
7. Episode 7
Aired 25 February 2025
A serial killer targets rugby players. Eliaan's motivation becomes more and more clear and Opperman unexpectedly knocks on Byl's door.
8. Episode 8
Aired 4 March 2025
The team realizes that the serial killer is deceiving victims through disguises. Lena helps with the Danté murders. Tarina is increasingly in Juan's circle, which puts pressure on his marriage.
9. Episode 9
Aired 11 March 2025 • 48 min
Byl realizes that the killer is reaching out to him when she shares personal information with him. Nicki helps locate a possible place for Eliaan to stay, but an armed girl awaits Byl.
10. Episode 10
Aired 18 March 2025 • 49 min
The team discovers what really happened when the Slee's house burned down. Byl realizes how sinister Arbortech is. He makes the daring decision to use Aletta Slee as bait.