Donkerbos

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Under the Rot
E1
Under the RotA body in the forest - or part of one - puts the whole town on high alert. Fanie chases old ghosts in search of answers.
Didingwe
E2
DidingweA 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.
The Tree House
E3
The Tree HouseFanie struggles to trust her new partner and the pathology report brings more questions than answers, as another child is taken by the killer.
Der Mutterbaum
E4
Der MutterbaumKallie reveals the truth of what he saw, Sybrand and Tsedza investigate Simon's disappearance and Pattie's negligence leads to new tragedy.
To Serve Another
E5
To Serve AnotherThe 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?
For the Children
E6
For the ChildrenThe investigation reaches its breaking point as Fanie and Tsedza confront each other. Wolf takes initiative and accidentally makes a crucial discovery.
The Dogs
E7
The DogsThe 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.
Let Them Sleep
E8
Let Them SleepThe 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.