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The Breakthrough

Original title: Genombrottet
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2025
  • TV-14
  • 40m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
13K
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Peter Eggers and Mattias Nordkvist in The Breakthrough (2025)
True CrimeCrimeDramaMystery

When the double murder in Linköping, Sweden, back in 2004 was finally solved after 16 years, it was a genealogist who made the breakthrough. For the first time in Europe, a murder could be s... Read allWhen the double murder in Linköping, Sweden, back in 2004 was finally solved after 16 years, it was a genealogist who made the breakthrough. For the first time in Europe, a murder could be solved through genealogical research.When the double murder in Linköping, Sweden, back in 2004 was finally solved after 16 years, it was a genealogist who made the breakthrough. For the first time in Europe, a murder could be solved through genealogical research.

  • Stars
    • Peter Eggers
    • Mattias Nordkvist
    • Jessica Liedberg
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    781
    97
    • Stars
      • Peter Eggers
      • Mattias Nordkvist
      • Jessica Liedberg
    • 51User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Peter Eggers
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    Mattias Nordkvist
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    Jessica Liedberg
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    Karin de Frumerie
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    Annika Hallin
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    10cosiofabio

    Deeply touching

    This miniseries has been crafted with high sensibility, the characters are developed in perfect way and all the actors do an amazing job.

    It's an immersive experience, that lead to feel the pain of the parents, the struggling and the weight of responsibility that investigators have.

    The movement thru the years, that often is the most difficult part on this kind of movie, it's smooth. Impressive work also from the makeup department. Characters are fully believable in all the years of their life.

    Impressive performance from the lead actor.

    It's the first time I give a 10 to something, but this deserve it all.
    9pdswagner-67830

    Very good series!

    I wasn't sure if I was going to like this. I ended up watching all four episodes one one night. It was based on a true story. A young boy and a woman murdered in Sweden. I like the "slow burn" of the series, not the rush to finish in one episode. This is why I like European series. The actors were terrific! Top notch and believable, like-able, compassionate actors. Series did a great job, depicting the story about what happened to solve the case and catch the killer with DNA, and complexities of breaking down dna and matches. Netflix produces more series like this. This was a high quality series with twists and turns, excitement and relationship failures and building relationships.
    9abhishekschauhan

    Worth Your Time

    It's subtle, emotional and atmospheric.

    Actors did a good job.

    Simple and yet impactful storytelling.

    In 4 episodes that they did quite well. No unwanted plot twists.

    A miniseries which I enjoyed after quite sometime.

    Went into it without any seeing any review and end up writing one.

    Touches upon the pain of loosing and many other topics without being over melodramatic.

    I will recommend this miniseries for you all the watch. It's a good watch for cold winter day.

    One of the best swedish drama to come out way.

    Go watch and let me know how did you like it.

    Enjoy your day and have a good year.
    9jbt9955

    Solid story does not move quickly, but builds to a powerful finish.

    A veteran cop is on duty when a double murder is committed in the small town they live in. He promises the victims' families he will find the murderer, but his hard work goes on for years at great personal loss to himself and with little result to the murder case.

    Years later he reads an article about a man who is promoting genealogy to make the world a better place. He wonders if he should meet that man.

    I was not familiar with the actors in this Swedish show, but the lead, Peter Eggers was excellent as the cop who is hooked on trying to solve the case

    Excellent performances and a thoughtful, well- constructed story make this well worth watching.
    9tullywayne2

    Excellent crime drama

    I'm a big fan of Scandinavian crime dramas. They do crime as well as any...just top notch! This is a serious and relatable human drama. The actors / actresses are top-notch, especially the lead character. Very compelling plot and some lovely cinematography.

    Apparently based on a true story. I wasn't familiar with the story but truly sad for the families of the victims.

    I also loved the soundtrack for the series. Melancholy, emotive but fitting for the series and characters. As I said, the actors are excellent and draw you into their pain of loss. Sorry to repeat but oddly there is a minimum word count required for a review.

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • Swedish
    • Also known as
      • Genombrottet
    • Filming locations
      • Linköping, Sweden
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