Get ready for Die oord on kykNET, a gripping new drama series with a mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Set against the backdrop of a seemingly peaceful coastal holiday town, Die oord pulls you into a world where nothing is as perfect as it seems. Families return year after year to the same caravan park, children play freely on the beach, and braais bring everyone together under the trees until a body washes up on the shore and shatters the illusion. What follows is a chilling, suspense-filled journey you won’t want to miss.
Here are five reasons why you absolutely shouldn’t miss it.
A star-studded cast
Die oord is a ten-episode crime drama series which boasts an impressive ensemble of South African talent, including Jana Kruger, Erica Wessels, Melissa de Vries, Dawid Minnaar, Jacques Bessenger, Nicole Holm, Zane Meas, Antoinette Kellermann, Laudo Liebenberg, Liam Bosman, Clayton Evertson, and Amalia Uys. With such a powerful lineup, expect standout performances that bring depth and intensity to every scene.
A gripping crime story
This crime drama hooks you from the start. What begins as a shocking discovery, a body on the beach quickly unravels into something far more sinister. The mystery deepens with every episode, keeping viewers on edge as secrets begin to surface.
A chilling serial killer twist
Two women, Martie Pretorius (Jana Kruger) and Brandi Jacobs (Melissa de Vries), find themselves at the centre of the drama. Brandi, from the local police, believes it’s Cape gangs beginning to sink their claws into the small community, but Martie has another theory. The wounds. The plastic bag. The Bible verse. She’s seen it before — fifteen years ago. A serial killer known as Prediker (Preacher).
A stunning local setting
The series was filmed in and around the Cape Peninsula, from Kommetjie to Melkbosstrand, as well as the northern suburbs of Cape Town, using its breathtaking coastal setting to create a striking contrast between beauty and darkness.
A proven creative team
The team responsible for Die oord includes award-winning writer and director Eva du Preez and WolflightFilms, led by Roelof Storm, the same team behind the SAFTA-nominated drama series Niggies.
A group of young actors will undoubtedly make their mark with Die oord. Minke Marais appears as Mia du Preez, Luandri Reynders as Marioli Groenewald, Angelo Johnson as Joshua Groenewald, and Heinrich Wentzel as Stefan Cilliers. Damian de Villiers and Christie van Niekerk play siblings JP and Jacomien Louw.
Die oord premieres tonight, 14 April, at 20:00 on kykNET (DStv Channel 144) and will also be available on DStv Stream and Catch Up.
