Die Byl 6
Channel: kykNET (DStv 144)
TX Time: 20h00
Genre: Drama, Afrikaans
Die Byl is the story of Colonel Piet van der Bijl (Waldemar Schultz), a brilliant detective who specialises in catching serial killers.
His entire being is focused on life's details and the pieces of the puzzle which don't always seem to fit.
Though his personal relationships might suffer due to his obsession with his work, he would do anything for the people he holds dear.
As with previous seasons there are five double episodes, with each investigation stretching over two episodes.
This time around, Byl and his team hunt a relentless serial killer determined to make their lives a living hell, while battling their own humaneness.
Byl (Waldemar Schultz) continues to lead the unit, supported by detectives Juan (Marvin-Lee Beukes) and Lena (Lika Berning), legal expert Nicki (Milan Murray) and Jo (Amalia Uys), a former assassin now serving as a weapons expert.
Capt. William Miller (Ty Keogh) is a profiler and Dr Anton Fourie (Marcel van Heerden), a pathologist who joined the team in Season 5, also returns.
Eliaan Slee (Melissa Willering) is small and fragile but hyper-intelligent and susceptible to ideology.
Dr Elize Opperman (Roeline Daneel) is an ambitious scientist only interested in her own gain.
Daniël Weyers (Sherman Pharo), a former policeman now working as a private investigator, is Dr Opperman's accomplice.
Other returning characters include Benjamin Vlok (Danny Ross), web developer Stephen (Sean van Noordwyk) and Capt. Tarina Spies (Ronel Stander), who is eager to become a member of Byl's team.
New characters this season include ones played by Melanie du Bois, Hannes van Wyk, Pascual Wakefield, Antoinette Louw, Rika Sennett, Geon Nel, Cedwyn Joel, Carel Nel, Johan Botha and Lida Botha.
In the Season 6 premiere: Two bodies are found in different locations, both accompanied by a pile of burned-out matches.
This sets the stage for the hunt for a serial killer on a gruesome crusade in the name of justice.
The matches introduced in the first episode serve as a metaphor for the fragility of life and the fine line between justice and revenge.
Other cases this season include a grandfather bullying his grandson and a famous author hiding a dark secret.
The sixth season makes Die Byl the longest-running drama series in kykNET's history.
TVSA Show Page: Die Byl 6
Deconstructed 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 23h00
Genre: Talk Show, Music
If you've ever listened to a song that was so brilliant you couldn't help but wonder what the artist was thinking when they created it, this series is for you.
The show offers keen listeners and aspiring creators alike unique insight into the creative process behind their most beloved musical acts – straight from the artist.
The setup of Deconstructed is simple: artists talk us through what inspires their work, while also performing a handful of songs in an intimate and creative studio setting.
It's a great way to get to know artists better, in an intimate setting while also being serenaded by them with the fruit of their artistic labour.
From the seed of inspiration to the final package, this 'slice of life' perspective on music production takes Mzansi's biggest hits from the charts to the living rooms of discerning fans, through a special audio-visual experience.
Afropop Nation 2
Channel: Mzansi Magic (DStv 161)
TX Time: 23h30
Genre: Talk Show, Music
If you could ask your favourite local musician any questions about their work, what would you want to know?
Afropop Nation has got you covered.
Each episode the show invites top musos into a picturesque and creative intimate studio setting to talk about their journey, their music and who they're listening to right now.
It's an inside look at what makes African culture pop.
Afropop Nation covers the cultural impact of artists while taking us through the history of various subgenres.
This is topped off by in-studio performances by featured artists, as they sing their most-loved and biggest hits.
Afropop Nation is the one-stop shop for all things African pop culture, a platform of expression for African artists and youth celebrating the freedom to just be.
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