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Breakthrough

2015–2017 · 2 seasons

An optimistic, visually polished tour of scientific frontiers that informs and inspires without demanding much emotional investment.

Created by
Ron Howard
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Mike Colter
Tagline
A Global Series Event
Overview
Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-­edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.
How it feels
Uplifting, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Technology, science, exploration, ambition
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Created by
Ron Howard
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Mike Colter
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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour2
Realism9
Romance0
Tension2
Darkness1
Complexity5
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
documentary
Created by
Ron Howard
Starring
Mike Colter
Length
2 seasons, 12 episodes, 47 min each
Network
National Geographic
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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