Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World

2019·Show
6Episodes in1Season·TV-14
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3

Heart

Awe-inspiring and wholesome

  • Wonder9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, technology, and the future

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.
Science DocumentaryHistorical ExplorationTechnological InnovationHuman ProgressEducational SeriesThought-ProvokingGlobal ImpactInvention StoriesInformativeWorld-Changing Ideas

Crew

Directed by:
Ben Harding
Produced by:
Tim Green

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World legally?

Disney+YouTube TVPBS DocumentariesThirteenWETA+

Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World is included with a subscription to Disney+, YouTube TV, Thirteen, and WETA+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

When did Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World?

4ATCADEUS

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