Season 1

TV Show · Documentary · Educational

Filmed by some of the best directors in Hollywood – Ron Howard, Brett Ratner, Paul Giamatti, Akiva Goldsman, Angela Bassett and Peter Berg – Breakthrough brings you six thought-provoking and imaginative stories of scientific discovery as it explores cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, transformative tools that could solve pressing problems. Can unleashing the creative potential of talented people result in revolutionary change?

2015 · 45m

Starring Ron Howard, Adrien Brody, Jason Bateman

Director Angela Bassett, Peter Berg

EPISODE 1

Fighting Pandemics

The Ebola outbreak of 2014 almost brought the world to its knees, but has mobilized scientists and researchers, paving the way for new vaccines. Director Peter Berg delves into the world of pioneers scrambling to stop an outbreak.
EPISODE 2

More Than Human

Director Paul Giamatti delves into the science that is moving beyond replacement parts and into a new realm that changes the nature of the human body and mind.
EPISODE 3

Decoding the Brain

Every day, people suffer from mental disorders that destroy their memories and rob them of their identities. Using powerful new technologies, scientists are seeking solutions by exploring unmapped facets of the human brain.
EPISODE 4

The Age of Aging

Humanity has sought the fountain of youth since the beginning of history. Scientific advances have increased life expectancy. However, we face a new problem by lengthening the period of the disease to the end of our lives.
EPISODE 5

Energy on the Edge

Everything we do to move, live, work, play, create and survive is sustained by turning a wheel. Whether they are car engines or turbine generators in a power plant, turning the wheels of civilization requires fuel.
EPISODE 6

Water Apocalypse

From space, the Earth shines with a bright blue color full of white clouds swirls. From a distance, it seems to be full of water. It is not until you look more closely that you discover that there is too little water to drink.

FASTER!
Origins: The Journey of Humankind
Deep Time History
Masters of Engineering
NOVA Wonders
Top Science Stories Of 2016
The Science of Information: From Language to Black Holes
Science's Greatest Mysteries
Last Exit: Space

Jason Bateman

Narrator
Peter Berg

Narrator
Sheila Vand

Narrator
Angela Bassett

Narrator
Mike Colter

Narrator
Adrien Brody

Narrator
Paul Giamatti

Narrator
Peter Berg

Director
Paul Giamatti

Director
Angela Bassett

Director
Ron Howard

Producer

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Season 1

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Filmed by some of the best directors in Hollywood – Ron Howard, Brett Ratner, Paul Giamatti, Akiva Goldsman, Angela Bassett and Peter Berg – Breakthrough brings you six thought-provoking and imaginative stories of scientific discovery as it explores cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, transformative tools that could solve pressing problems. Can unleashing the creative potential of talented people result in revolutionary change?

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Fascinating docu series vibrantly explores science topics.

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