The crime took place in 2004, and the case went unsolved for years due to the lack of a clear suspect or motive.
Progress in solving the murders didn’t occur until 16 years later when a genealogist became involved.
The series, called The Breakthrough, has quickly captivated Netflix audiences. Fans are eagerly watching the Swedish-language, four-part series and are sharing their opinions online.
One viewer shared on Twitter: “We just finished E2 of the four episode Swedish true crime TV mini-series ‘The Breakthrough’, via Netflix, and it is the good stuff. Strongly recommended.”
Another viewer described the series as ‘truly riveting’, while someone else called it ‘binge-worthy’.
On IMDb, numerous Netflix users have also rated the series with a 10/10.
In one review, a viewer praised the series by stating: “This miniseries has been crafted with high sensibility, the characters are developed in perfect way and all the actors do an amazing job.”
“It’s an immersive experience, that lead to feel the pain of the parents, the struggling and the weight of responsibility that investigators have.”
The reviewer added: “It’s the first time I give a 10 to something, but this deserves it all.”
Another enthusiast remarked: “Great performance by all the actors from beginning to end. I found the understated urgency and perseverance of the lead detective really touching and well acted. Overall, I watched it all in one day and felt on the edge of my seat to the very end.”
A third reviewer commented: “This kept my interest throughout the series. It had drama, tenderness, and suspense that kept me riveted to the screen from beginning to end! An excellent series.”
Peter Eggers and Mattias Nordkvist star in The Breakthrough, which was directed by Lisa Siwe. Siwe told Netflix about the series: “Though this is a fictional drama series about a crime, it is, above all, a depiction of a human tragedy – where we place our focus on the victims and the investigation rather than the perpetrator.”
She added: “It’s a story about the compassion and care for one another that is needed to move on when terrible things happen.”
The Breakthrough is available for streaming on Netflix.