The Breakthrough
Based on a true story.
TV-142025•38m•7.0/10
DramaCrime
Ratings
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7.0/10(141)
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.
Production
FLX
Language
SV
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 7, 2025
Last Aired
January 7, 2025
Networks
Netflix
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Unthinkable
Air date: 2025-01-07
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.
E2
Leave No Stone Unturned
Air date: 2025-01-07
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.
E3
Family Tree
Air date: 2025-01-07
John and Per's investigative efforts are obstructed by their clashing personalities. A prying journalist adds to the pressure.
E4
A Lonely Person
Air date: 2025-01-07
With everyone nearing the ends of their ropes, a revelation from an unexpected source leads to a breakthrough in the case.
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
Victor von Schirach
Thomas
Malin Güettler
Annika
Emelie Falk
Anna
Marley Norstad
Adnan
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