Mini-Series / Year: 2025- (January) / The Breakthrough
Genre:
Crime / Drama / Mystery
Director:
Lisa Siwe
Stars:
Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg, Jonatan Rodriguez, Karin de Frumerie, Annika Hallin, Julia Sporre, Malin Güettler, Pevin Hannah Namek Sali, Helen Al-Janabi, Bahador Foladi, Julius Fleischanderl ...
Storyline:
A brutal double murder. A 16-year-long mystery. A forensic breakthrough that changed Europe forever.
In Genombrottet (2025), the infamous 2004 Linköping double murder is re-examined, revealing the groundbreaking investigative technique that finally brought the case to a close after 16 years of dead ends. Unlike traditional forensic methods, it wasn’t DNA profiling or fingerprints that led to the killer—it was genealogical research, a first in European history.
The series follows the dedicated detectives, scientists, and the genealogist whose relentless pursuit of justice led to an unprecedented forensic revolution. Step by step, the show unpacks how cutting-edge family tree analysis, historical records, and advanced DNA tracing cracked a case that had baffled Sweden for nearly two decades.
A gripping mix of real-life crime, forensic innovation, and investigative drama, Genombrottet sheds light on a pivotal moment in law enforcement—one that forever changed the way cold cases can be solved.
Similar Shows to Genombrottet
If you enjoy true crime docudramas that explore groundbreaking investigations, Genombrottet shares themes with these gripping series:
Mindhunter (2017–2019) – A psychological crime drama that explores the development of modern criminal profiling.
Making a Murderer (2015–2018) – A deep dive into the flaws and breakthroughs of criminal investigations.
The DNA of Murder with Paul Holes (2019–2020) – A true crime series that explores how DNA research is revolutionizing cold case investigations.
💡Like these series, Genombrottet delivers a compelling mix of forensic science, criminal investigation, and real-life drama, making it a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its riveting real-life case, forensic innovation, and high-stakes investigation, Genombrottet is set to be a must-watch mini-series for fans of true crime and criminal forensics. As it chronicles the first-ever European case solved using genealogical research, the show highlights a new era in crime-solving—one where history, science, and justice intertwine in unprecedented ways.
What other unsolved mysteries could DNA genealogy help crack?
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
