Breakthrough (Television Series)

Breakthrough is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on HBO starting June 4th 2017. It stars Austin Nichols as Sam James, a television writer who struggles to get his passion project greenlit.

Cast
Austin Nichols as Sam James, a television writer struggling with alcoholism. Also a recovering drug addict, his struggle to get his passion project allows his depression to creep back into his persona.

Sophia Myles as Olivia Sims, Sam's longtime girlfriend. She's an actress and dedicates herself to Sam. She's sympathetic and supports him through even the worst of times.

Missi Pyle as Francesca James, Sam's sister and a successful therapist and author. Her relationship with her brother is strained and she tries to reconnect Sam with their father.

Andrea Martin as Maureen James, Sam's aunt. She is laid back and casual and more of a friend to Sam than an aunt, she is also his landlady. She tries to get him back on track after his overdose.

Leslie Jordan as Max Maxwell, Sam's boss at the network who is reluctant to read his script. He gave Sam his first break on a comedy show 15 years earlier, and has continued to give him writing work since, but he questions his commitment to the project after his overdose.

Leah Remini as Annabella Vance, a popular television actress who discovers Sam's script and wants to take him to cable, leaving Sam in a questionable state of limbo.