The Breakthrough
The Breakthrough
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The Breakthrough

Based on a true story.

7.0 / 10
2025
1 season
4 episodes
DramaCrime

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.

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Seasons

  • The Unthinkable

    1.The Unthinkable

    6.3
    07-01-202541m

    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.

  • Leave No Stone Unturned

    2.Leave No Stone Unturned

    5.6
    07-01-202535m

    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.

  • Family Tree

    3.Family Tree

    5.6
    07-01-202540m

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

  • A Lonely Person

    4.A Lonely Person

    5.8
    07-01-202543m

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

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