Series synopsis
The Breakthrough, also known as Genombrottet is a drama crime television series that premiered on Netflix on January 7, 2025. It ended on January 7, 2025. It stars Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg and Karin de Frumerie.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Based on a true story.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peter Eggers as John
- Mattias Nordkvist as Per
- Jessica Liedberg as Francy
- Karin de Frumerie as Lollo
- Julia Sporre as Stina
- Julius Fleischanderl as Ante
- Annika Hallin as Karin
- Bahador Foladi as Saad
Supporting cast
- Jonatan Rodriguez as Miran
- Per Burell as Kjell
- Anna Azcárate as Gunilla
- Fredrik Wagner as Peter
- Victor von Schirach as Thomas
- Malin Güettler as Annika
- Emelie Falk as Anna
- Marley Norstad as Adnan
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 7, 2025 | January 7, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
January 7, 2025 |
| 2 |
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. |
January 7, 2025 |
| 3 |
Family Tree John and Per's investigative efforts are obstructed by their clashing personalities. A prying journalist adds to the pressure. |
January 7, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 7, 2025 |
| Runtime | 38 minutes |
| Status | ended |