Breakthrough
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TV-PG 2015 · 2 seasons · 12 eps · ★ 6.0 · Documentary
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Providing a thought-provoking and imaginative perspective on scientific discovery as it unfolds, each episode follows scientific explorers working on cutting-edge projects with breakthrough potential, revealing the world of tomorrow... today.
Created by Ron Howard
Network: National Geographic
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Mike Colter Narrator (voice)
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