The Breakthrough

2025Show1 season4 episodesTV-14

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A gripping, tense drama series about mystery and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E4 "A Lonely Person" 7.5

Episodes

7.2

Story

Based on a true story.

When a shocking double homicide goes unsolved for 16 years, a detective teams up with a genealogist to catch the killer before it becomes a cold case.

Feels like

  • Crime Investigation
  • Mystery Thriller
  • Genealogical Detective Work
  • Cold Case
  • Psychological Profiling
  • Dark Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary

Cast

Crew

Directors
Lisa Siwe
Produced by
Lejla Besic

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Facts

January 7, 2025 · January 7, 2025 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2025
Last aired
January 7, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Questions about The Breakthrough

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Where can I stream The Breakthrough?

In the United States, The Breakthrough streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Breakthrough worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is The Breakthrough okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Breakthrough?

3 h

About 3 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 38 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Is The Breakthrough in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.