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The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough
★ 7.0/10•2025•38m•TV-14•Drama•Crime
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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.

Oskar Söderlund · Writer

Lisa Siwe · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime38m
LanguageSV
First Air DateJan 7, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - The UnthinkableE141m

The Unthinkable

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.

Jan 7, 2025

Episode 2 - Leave No Stone UnturnedE235m

Leave No Stone Unturned

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.

Jan 7, 2025

Episode 3 - Family TreeE340m

Family Tree

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

Jan 7, 2025

Episode 4 - A Lonely PersonE443m

A Lonely Person

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

Jan 7, 2025

Actors

Peter Eggers

Peter Eggers

John

Mattias Nordkvist

Mattias Nordkvist

Per

Jessica Liedberg

Jessica Liedberg

Francy

Karin de Frumerie

Karin de Frumerie

Lollo

Julia Sporre

Julia Sporre

Stina

Julius Fleischanderl

Julius Fleischanderl

Ante

Annika Hallin

Annika Hallin

Karin

Bahador Foladi

Bahador Foladi

Saad

Jonatan Rodriguez

Jonatan Rodriguez

Miran

Per Burell

Per Burell

Kjell

Anna Azcárate

Anna Azcárate

Gunilla

Fredrik Wagner

Fredrik Wagner

Peter

Victor von Schirach

Victor von Schirach

Thomas

Malin Güettler

Malin Güettler

Annika

Emelie Falk

Emelie Falk

Anna

Marley Norstad

Marley Norstad

Adnan

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