The Breakthrough vs The Witness
The Witness has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.9/10 for The Breakthrough). The Breakthrough is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are crime, drama shows, so they suit a similar mood.
The Breakthrough
The Witness| The Breakthrough | The Witness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Seasons | 1 | 1 |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg, Karin de Frumerie, Julia Sporre | Neil Maskell, James Bradshaw, Kerry Godliman, Mark Stanley, Claire Rushbrook |
Synopsis
The Breakthrough
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.
The Witness
With their 2-year-old as the sole witness to her murder, Rachel Nickell's partner fights to protect him amid a flawed investigation.
Where to watch
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