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Netflix viewers praise 'truly riveting' true crime series which has people binge-watching it in one day

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Published 12:48 10 Jan 2025 GMT

Netflix viewers praise 'truly riveting' true crime series which has people binge-watching it in one day

People are raving about the new limited series that's based on a true story

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

A new Netflix series has been getting rave reviews, with some going as far as giving it a 10/10.

The true crime drama is based on a case involving the murder of a woman and a child in Linköping, Sweden, which sparked the second-largest criminal investigation in the country's history.

The incident occurred in 2004, and eventually the case went cold as there was no clear motive or suspect.

It wasn't until 16 years later that a genealogist made some progress in solving the murders.

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Netflix fans have been giving a new true crime series 10/10 reviews (Netflix)
Netflix fans have been giving a new true crime series 10/10 reviews (Netflix)

Titled The Breakthrough, Netflix fans have wasted no time in binging the Swedish-language, four-part series and have since been sharing their reviews of it online.

Someone penned on Twitter: "We just finished E2 of the four episode Swedish true crime TV mini-series 'The Breakthrough', via Netflix, and it is the good stuff. Strongly recommended."

A different viewer said the show was 'truly riveting', as another labeled it as 'binge-worthy'.

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On IMDb, some Netflix subscribers have given the series 10/10.

"This miniseries has been crafted with high sensibility, the characters are developed in perfect way and all the actors do an amazing job," one person's glowing review began.

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

People are sharing their rave reviews of the series online (Twitter)
People are sharing their rave reviews of the series online (Twitter)

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They went on to say of their review: "It's the first time I give a 10 to something, but this deserve it all."

Someone else, who gave The Breakthrough 10/10, said: "Great performance by all the actors from beginning to end. I found the understated urgency and perseverance of the lead detective really touching and well acted. Overall, I watched it all in one day and felt on the edge of my seat to the very end."

A third added: "This kept my interest throughout the series. It had drama, tenderness and suspense that kept me riveted to the screen from beginning to end! An excellent series."

The series is based on a Swedish cold case that went unsolved for 16 years (Netflix)
The series is based on a Swedish cold case that went unsolved for 16 years (Netflix)

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Starring Peter Eggers and Mattias Nordkvist, The Breakthrough was directed by Lisa Siwe. Discussing the show, Siwe said to Netflix: "Though this is a fictional drama series about a crime, it is, above all, a depiction of a human tragedy - where we place our focus on the victims and the investigation rather than the perpetrator.

"It’s a story about the compassion and care for one another that is needed to move on when terrible things happen."

The Breakthrough is now streaming on Netflix.

Featured Image Credit: Netflix

Topics: Film and TV, Netflix, Reviews, True crime

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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