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Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World (2019)

Documentary · History

Take a mind-blowing journey through human history, told through six iconic objects that modern people take for granted, and see how science, invention and technology built on one another to change everything.

IMDb rating: 8.2 (207 votes)
Episode average: 8.1 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Disney+
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

8.10 avg 6 episodes 8.1 → 8.1 54 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Telescope	8.1	46
2	The Airplane	8.2	42
3	The Robot	7.8	41
4	The Car	8.2	47
5	The Rocket	8.2	43
6	The Smartphone	8.1	43