Breakthrough (TV series)

Breakthrough is a science documentary anthology television series that premiered on the National Geographic Channel on November 1, 2015. Produced by Imagine Entertainment and Asylum Entertainment, each episode of the series focuses on a different scientific breakthrough and the scientists behind it.

The series explores a wide range of scientific topics, including pandemics, aging, energy, brain science, water scarcity, robotics, and climate change. Each episode is directed by a different Hollywood director, bringing a cinematic approach to the storytelling. The goal is to make complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

Breakthrough aims to showcase the human element of scientific discovery, highlighting the challenges, setbacks, and ultimate triumphs of the researchers working to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. The series features interviews with leading scientists and researchers, footage of their work in the field and in laboratories, and animated explainers to clarify complex scientific principles.

The series ran for two seasons.