Episode 1
Addiction: A Psychedelic Cure?
47m7.0 / 10
Renegade researchers are fighting the medical establishment by exploring a controversial cure for our vices: psychedelic drugs.
Episode credits
Directed by David LoweryGuest stars Mike Colter
TV series
Breakthrough
2015TV-PG2 seasons5.9 / 10
A Global Series Event
Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Breakthrough is available to stream on Disney+, Fubo, and Tubi in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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Synopsis
Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.
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Episode 2
Cyber Terror
47m7.0 / 10
Inside the hidden world of hackers: “White-hat” hackers stage a risky raid on a bank; a “black-hat” ISIS recruiter organizes a terrorist attack.
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Episode 3
Curing Cancer
47m
Using T cells taken from cancer patients and deactivated HIV virus, maverick doctors have created a stunning new therapy for a dreaded disease.
Episode credits
Directed by Ana Lily Amirpour
Episode 4
Game of Drones
47m7.0 / 10
The military and defense industry are looking for ways to defend against a mass drone attack, and they’ll learn how at the Game of Drones competition.
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Episode 5
Predicting the Future
47m7.0 / 10
By finding hidden patterns in big data, computers powered by a new form of artificial intelligence can predict the future with amazing accuracy.
Episode credits
Directed by Shane Carruth
Episode 6
Power to the People
47m7.0 / 10finale
The world’s electric grids are aging and vulnerable. Now, engineers are making a dangerous trek to prove there is a better way to bring power to the people.
Where to watch BreakthroughEpisode information updated Jul 25, 2026
More about Breakthrough
Cast
Mike ColterNarrator (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Ron Howard
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
National GeographicUnited States
Imagine EntertainmentUnited States
Asylum EntertainmentUnited States
Themes
innovationtechnology
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