2014 has barely started but for CBS's Under the Dome, it is enough time to reap some awards. The Stephen King-based show was named by Variety Magazine as this year's Breakthrough TV series. The Variety Breakthrough of the Year Awards is given to a select group of rising stars in entertainment and technology. It is expected to be given to the awardees on January 9 at the Consumer Electronics Show.

The world's top magazine website chose the science fiction drama for its exotic concept and ballsy moves.

"The Eye's gamble on a high-concept summer fantasy series, built on the foundation of an equally exotic business model, has paid off in every way for CBS Corp. and Steven Spielberg's Amblin TV banner." Variety said on its website.

Under the Dome, which is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King, is about a town called Chester's Mill in Maine that was cut off by an indestructible dome from other cities. The show stars Mike Vogel (cloverfield), Rachelle Lefevre (Twilight Series), and Dean Norris (Breaking Bad). It will come back for season 2 in the summer of this year.

The show has had some struggle prior to the airing of its first episode. There's the limited shelf space and the competition against other networks. However, since the day it was aired, Under the Dome has conquered awards and breakthrough deals from everywhere.

"The great thing about working at CBS is that you always feel like whatever it is you're doing, (Moonves) is invested in it with you," he says. "You never feel like you're going to hang if you make a mistake. He was in the 'Dome' deal with us all along, and that creates a good cohesive working environment for everyone," said BS' chief corporate content licensing officer Scott Koondel who commended the show for taking the risks.

Other names Variety sees to have a breakout year are Olivia Munn for his role in the Newsroom and Will Forte of Nebraska.