Breakthrough (TV series)
| Breakthrough | |
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| Genre | Scientific documentary |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Ron Howard Brian Grazer |
| Original release | |
| Network | National Geographic Channel |
| Release | November 1, 2015 |
Breakthrough is a scientific documentary television series on National Geographic Channel that premiered on November 1, 2015. It is produced by Ron Howard and Brian Grazer.[1] All of the episodes are directed by guest directors such as Friday Night Lights creator Peter Berg, actors Paul Giamatti and Angela Bassett, screenwriter Akiva Goldsman and director Brett Ratner.[1]
The series covers current scientific "breakthroughs" in the present day, such as, fighting pandemics, robotics, and aging.
In July 2016, the series was renewed for a second season, with Ana Lily Amirpour, David Lowery, Shane Carruth, Shalini Kantayya, Emmett Malloy, Brendan Malloy and A.G. Rojas serving as directors.[2]
References
- ^ a b Bill Keveney (November 1, 2015). "'Breakthrough' science wows filmmakers Ron Howard, Brian Grazer". USA Today. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ "National Geographic Channel Greenlights Second Season of Critically Acclaimed Series BREAKTHROUGH". Business Wire. July 25, 2016. Retrieved January 13, 2017.