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[04/13/17 - 03:35 PM]
National Geographic Presents Second Season of Critically Acclaimed Series "Breakthrough"
The series returns for a second season on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00/9:00c immediately following a new episode of "Genius."

[07/25/16 - 12:53 PM]
National Geographic Channel Greenlights Second Season of Critically Acclaimed Series "Breakthrough"
Production has begun on the new season, which is slated to air in spring 2017 in 440 million homes in 171 countries and in 45 languages, as well as on the Spanish language network Nat Geo Mundo.

[10/29/15 - 09:51 AM]
National Geographic Channel and GE Celebrate Revolutionary New Series "Breakthrough" with Cross-Platform Advance Screening
The debut episode can be seen on NatGeoTV.com and GE Reports, as well as TV-VOD and TVE platforms.

[09/23/15 - 12:54 PM]
National Geographic Channel and GE, Along with Imagine Entertainment and Asylum Entertainment, Partner on Revolutionary New Series "Breakthrough"
Angela Bassett, Peter Berg, Paul Giamatti, Akiva Goldsman, Ron Howard and Brett Ratner are among the featured auspices.

[04/15/15 - 12:08 PM]
National Geographic Channel and GE Announce Innovative New Series "Breakthrough"
Executive produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Steve Michaels, Jonathan Koch and Mark Dowley, the series is an anthology about leading scientists and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond.







BREAKTHROUGH (NGC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
11/1/15 - 6/6/17
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2016-2017 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
2 (12 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled
DESCRIPTION:
(from National Geographic Channel's press release, April 2017) National Geographic's critically acclaimed global series BREAKTHROUGH, executive produced by Imagine Entertainment and Asylum Entertainment, returns for a second season on Tuesday, May 2, at 10/9c immediately following a new episode of Genius. The anthology series once again shines a light on the world's leading scientists and how their cutting-edge innovations and advancements will change our lives in the immediate future and beyond. The series brings to life the stories, people and technology behind these breakthroughs, and shows how they are reshaping our world. Season two continues the tradition of tackling thought-provoking topics - including addiction, cyberterror, drones, cancer, big data and energy - with a uniquely scientific perspective. The new season will air on National Geographic in 171 countries and 45 languages.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brandon Malloy as EP
· Brian Grazer as EP
· Emmett Malloy as EP
· Jonathan Koch as EP
· Kevin Tao Mohs as EP (NGC)
· Kurt Sayenga as EP
· Michael Rosenberg as EP
· Ron Howard as EP
· Ryann Lauckner as EP
· Steve Michaels as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality (all)
· reality (documentary)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Asylum Entertainment
· Imagine Entertainment