The Breakthrough

Name: The Breakthrough
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2025-01-07
Rating: 7
Cast: Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg, Karin de Frumerie, Julia Sporre

ENDED1 Season4 Episodes★ 7.0

The Breakthrough is a drama and crime series on Netflix that premiered in 2025, ending after 1 season and 4 episodes.

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NetworkNetflix

First AiredJan 7, 2025

Last AiredJan 7, 2025

GenreDrama, Crime

Runtime38 min

Original TitleGenombrottet

LanguageSwedish

CountrySweden

ProductionFLX

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.

WHERE TO WATCH

Netflix

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Cast

Peter Eggers

John

Mattias Nordkvist

Per

Jessica Liedberg

Francy

Karin de Frumerie

Lollo

Julia Sporre

Stina

Julius Fleischanderl

Ante

Annika Hallin

Karin

Bahador Foladi

Saad

Jonatan Rodriguez

Miran

Per Burell

Kjell

Anna Azcárate

Gunilla

Fredrik Wagner

Peter

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 4 episodes

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E1The Unthinkable

Jan 7, 202541m★ 6.9

After a double murder sends shock waves through a quiet Swedish town, lead detective John promises the grieving families that he will find the killer.

E2Leave No Stone Unturned

Jan 7, 202535m★ 6.0

As weeks turn into years without answers and his home life slowly falls apart, a desperate John turns to an unlikely ally to help crack the case.

E3Family Tree

Jan 7, 202540m★ 6.0

John and Per's investigative efforts are obstructed by their clashing personalities. A prying journalist adds to the pressure.

E4A Lonely Person

Jan 7, 202543m★ 6.2

With everyone nearing the ends of their ropes, a revelation from an unexpected source leads to a breakthrough in the case.

About The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough is a drama, crime series on Netflix. The show first aired on Jan 7, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 4 episodes. The Breakthrough has ended. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 147 votes. The cast includes Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg, Karin de Frumerie, Julia Sporre.