Donkerbos

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2022-11-29

Last Air Date: 2023-01-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Nico Scheepers

Networks: Showmax

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Top Cast

Erica Wessels as Fanie
Wilhelm van Der Walt as Sybrand
Edwin van der Walt as Braam
Thoko Ntshinga as Didie
Jacques Bessenger as Jaco

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Under the Rot (2022-11-29)

A body in the forest - or part of one - puts the whole town on high alert. Fanie chases old ghosts in search of answers.
Ep. 2: Didingwe (2022-12-06)

A 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.
Ep. 3: The Tree House (2022-12-13)

Fanie struggles to trust her new partner and the pathology report brings more questions than answers, as another child is taken by the killer.
Ep. 4: Der Mutterbaum (2022-12-20)

Kallie reveals the truth of what he saw, Sybrand and Tsedza investigate Simon's disappearance and Pattie's negligence leads to new tragedy.
Ep. 5: To Serve Another (2022-12-27)

The 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?
Ep. 6: For the Children (2023-01-03)

The investigation reaches its breaking point as Fanie and Tsedza confront each other. Wolf takes initiative and accidentally makes a crucial discovery.
Ep. 7: The Dogs (2023-01-10)

The 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.
Ep. 8: Let Them Sleep (2023-01-17)

No overview for this episode.