The Axe

Season 2

"Die Byl" follows the life and work of Piet van der Bijl, a brilliant detective who specializes in the tracking of serial killers. Based on real detective Piet Byleveld from South Africa who was alleged to have a 99% success rate in his 40-year career before his retirement in 2010.

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14 Episodes

'n Oog
E1
'n OogA suspected gang member meets a fiery end, his death makes him the 6th member of his gang to die in mysterious circumstances. Byl struggles with his new relationship status.
Helter Skelter
E2
Helter SkelterEmergency services become the target of a ruthless psychopath when they arrive at the scene of emergencies. Byl confronts some uncomfortable truths about his past when his ex-wife, Carien, shows up again.
Elke Moeder Dra Haar Kruis
E3
Elke Moeder Dra Haar KruisThe team is called in after a middle-aged woman's decomposing body is found in a particularly macabre state. Byl offers to take care of Carien after she is released from the hospital.
Kuberkluisenaar
E4
KuberkluisenaarA fatal accident becomes a secret among friends, but someone literally and figuratively destroys their lives through social media. Carien begins to feel unsafe in Byl's apartment.
Die Aardigheid Van Aptyt
E5
Die Aardigheid Van AptytBella Swanepoel is a woman with unique taste and extremely bad luck when it comes to men and lovers who seem to disappear from her life permanently. Carien's condition worsened.
Amabundu
E6
AmabunduA narcissistic and manipulative monster judges justice and almost everyone turns a blind eye when rapists, pedophiles and abusers are murdered within prison walls. Carien can't get hold of Byl.
Verwronge Geregtigheid
E7
Verwronge GeregtigheidThe team is forced to confront their ability to deal with constant trauma when a PTSD expert interviews them. Byl struggles to focus on work as guilt and resentment eat away at him.
Wie, Wie Is Wie?
E8
Wie, Wie Is Wie?Multiple middle-aged men are ritualistically murdered before being discarded like trash. The threat to the team increases as their lives are infected by a relentless attack.
Genepoel
E9
GenepoelSkeletal remains of several female victims are discovered. The unnaturally accelerated decomposition of their remains becomes a unique challenge for the team. Byl receives devastating news.
Die Verlede Speel Nooit Saam Nie
E10
Die Verlede Speel Nooit Saam NieA spiritualist shows up at Byl's office. After digging, the remains of several children are found. As the team's lives begin to unravel, Ellie's love life intensifies.
Rooimark
E11
RooimarkA ruthless killer harvests organs from unwilling participants and prepares them for transplant. The assault on the team's lives turns fatal as their hunters move closer.
André Engelbrecht
E12
André EngelbrechtA murderer preys on the elderly. Formerly healthy and wealthy senior citizens are found dead in their beds. Byl feels increasingly incompetent as his world implodes.
Sonskyn
E13
SonskynThe team's desperate search for one of their own sends the investigation to their enemies. Byl is forced to deal with something from the past that he hoped would remain buried.
Bliksis
E14
BliksisByl's team is trapped in the operating room. The responsibility to save one of their own rests squarely on his shoulders and he knowingly walks into a fatal trap.