How much ofNetflix’sThe Breakthroughis rooted in real events, and where does the line blur between fact and fiction?

The series, directed by Lisa Siwe, stars Peter Eggers and Mattias Nordkvist.

Is The Breakthrough Netflix Series a True Story?

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The Netflix series presents a fictionalized account with characters based on real-life individuals.

While the series dramatizes the investigation, it emphasizes the human tragedy behind the events.

Warning - The rest of this article contains spoilers for The Breakthrough.

Official image from The Breakthrough on Netflix with Peter Eggers and Mattias Nordkvist.

However, the breakthrough (get it?)

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