The Breakthrough
Based on a true story.
On Netflix
A procedural true-crime miniseries that pairs forensic investigation with genealogical detective work to solve a long-dormant double murder.
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.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Breakthrough scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is The Breakthrough sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Breakthrough violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.
Is The Breakthrough easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
Does The Breakthrough leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like The Breakthrough, and what each one shares →
Like The Breakthrough
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Breakthrough
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Breakthrough, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Breakthrough, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Breakthrough, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
