Movies And Specials: 'The Breakthrough'

Synopsis: The Breakthrough is based on the nonfiction book of the same name and centers around Sweden's second largest murder investigation to date.

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. (Courtesy Netflix, 2024)

The Cast:
Peter Eggers
Mattias Nordkvist

Production Credits:
Written by: Oskar Söderlund
Directed by: Lisa Siwe
Creative Consultant Post Production: Fredrik Edfeldt
Producer: Lejla Bešić
Executive producers: Elin Kvist, Joshua Mehr and Pontus Edgren
Production company: FLX

The Episodes:
1-01 The Unthinkable--01/07/2025
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.

1-02 Leave No Stone Unturned--01/07/2025
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.

1-03 Family Tree--01/07/2025
John and Per's investigative efforts are obstructed by their clashing personalities. A prying journalist adds to the pressure.

1-04 A Lonely Person--11/07/2025
With everyone nearing the end of their ropes, a revelation from an unexpected source leads to a breakthrough in the case.