The Breakthrough — Season 1
Based on a true story.
About this season
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.
Episodes (4)
1. The Unthinkable
6.7Aired 7 January 2025 • 41 min
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.
2. Leave No Stone Unturned
6.0Aired 7 January 2025 • 35 min
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.
3. Family Tree
6.0Aired 7 January 2025 • 40 min
John and Per's investigative efforts are obstructed by their clashing personalities. A prying journalist adds to the pressure.
4. A Lonely Person
6.2Aired 7 January 2025 • 43 min
With everyone nearing the ends of their ropes, a revelation from an unexpected source leads to a breakthrough in the case.