Episode 1
The Unthinkable
41m6.9 / 10
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.
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TV series
The Breakthrough
2025TV-141 season7.0 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
The Breakthrough premiered January 7, 2025. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Leave No Stone Unturned
35m6.0 / 10
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.
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Episode 3
Family Tree
40m6.0 / 10
John and Per's investigative efforts are obstructed by their clashing personalities. A prying journalist adds to the pressure.
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Episode 4
A Lonely Person
43m6.2 / 10finale
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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Cast
Peter EggersJohn
Mattias NordkvistPer
Jessica LiedbergFrancy
Karin de FrumerieLollo
Julia SporreStina
Julius FleischanderlAnte
Annika HallinKarin
Bahador FoladiSaadCredits
- Written by
- Oskar Söderlund
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 4
- Original language
- Swedish
- Original title
- Genombrottet
Networks & production
Netflix
FLXSweden
Themes
based on novel or bookdetectivednadouble murdergenealogyminiseriesunsolved murder