The Staircase
The Staircase
The Staircase
There is no truth without lies.
Drama
Crime
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Overview
An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 2022-05-05
Runtime: Unknown
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Colin Firth
Colin Firth
Michael Peterson
Toni Collette
Toni Collette
Kathleen Peterson
Michael Stuhlbarg
Michael Stuhlbarg
David Rudolf
Dane DeHaan
Dane DeHaan
Clayton Peterson
Olivia DeJonge
Olivia DeJonge
Caitlin Atwater
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Todd Peterson
Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner
Margaret Ratliff
Odessa Young
Odessa Young
Martha Ratliff
Rosemarie DeWitt
Rosemarie DeWitt
Candace Zamperini
Tim Guinee
Tim Guinee
Bill Peterson
Vincent Vermignon
Vincent Vermignon
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Parker Posey
Parker Posey
Freda Black
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Episodes - Season 1
911
911
Episode 1
In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.
Chiroptera
Chiroptera
Episode 2
While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts.
The Great Dissembler
The Great Dissembler
Episode 3
As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.
Common Sense
Common Sense
Episode 4
After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.
The Beating Heart
The Beating Heart
Episode 5
In the aftermath of the verdict, the Petersons struggle with the court’s decision, and Michael finds solace in an unlikely friendship from thousands of miles away.
Red in Tooth and Claw
Red in Tooth and Claw
Episode 6
In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen’s death. Then, in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom.
Seek and Ye Shall
Seek and Ye Shall
Episode 7
After a body with similar injuries to Kathleen’s turns up at the county morgue, Sophie continues her quest to uncover what really happened to Kathleen. Meanwhile, Martha decides to dig into her fraught past, despite pushback from Margaret.
America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time
America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time
Episode 8
After navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.
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