Series synopsis
Breakthrough is an American documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on November 1, 2015. It ended on June 6, 2017. It was created by Ron Howard.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A Global Series Event
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Mike Colter as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 1, 2015 | December 13, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 6 | May 2, 2017 | June 6, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 0 | January 9, 2018 | November 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fighting Pandemics Viral outbreaks can become deadly pandemics in a matter of days. To prevent catastrophe, courageous scientists are fighting back with new treatments and vaccines. |
November 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
More Than Human Scientific advancements are challenging the concept of what it means to be human. In the near future, enhancing the human body with technology could lead to the next stage of our evolution. |
November 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Decoding the Brain Using powerful new technologies, scientists are seeking solutions to a variety of mental illnesses by exploring unmapped facets of the human brain. |
November 15, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Addiction: A Psychedelic Cure? Renegade researchers are fighting the medical establishment by exploring a controversial cure for our vices: psychedelic drugs. |
May 2, 2017 |
| 2 |
Cyber Terror 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. |
May 9, 2017 |
| 3 |
Curing Cancer Using T cells taken from cancer patients and deactivated HIV virus, maverick doctors have created a stunning new therapy for a dreaded disease. |
May 16, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Earliest Americans | January 9, 2018 |
| 2 | Drilling for Marsquakes Mars InSight | May 18, 2018 |
| 3 | Mars InSight: Seven Minutes to Touchdown | November 27, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 1, 2015 |
| Last aired | June 6, 2017 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |