“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.
- Created by
- Lisa Siwe
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
S1 E1The Unthinkable
Jan 7, 20256.741 min
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.
S1 E2Leave No Stone Unturned
Jan 7, 2025635 min
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.
S1 E3Family Tree
Jan 7, 2025640 min
John and Per's investigative efforts are obstructed by their clashing personalities. A prying journalist adds to the pressure.
S1 E4A Lonely Person
Jan 7, 20256.243 min
With everyone nearing the ends of their ropes, a revelation from an unexpected source leads to a breakthrough in the case.
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Breakthrough?
- The Breakthrough is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Breakthrough are there?
- The Breakthrough has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Breakthrough?
- The Breakthrough has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 7, 2025.
- Who stars in The Breakthrough?
- The Breakthrough stars Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg, Karin de Frumerie, Julia Sporre.
