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The Staircase

The Staircase
★ 7.0/10•2022•TV-MA•Drama•Crime
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There is no truth without lies.

An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 5, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - 911E166m

911

In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

May 5, 2022

Episode 2 - ChiropteraE267m

Chiroptera

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.

May 5, 2022

Episode 3 - The Great DissemblerE364m

The Great Dissembler

As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

May 5, 2022

Episode 4 - Common SenseE469m

Common Sense

After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

May 12, 2022

Episode 5 - The Beating HeartE561m

The Beating Heart

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.

May 19, 2022

Episode 6 - Red in Tooth and ClawE659m

Red in Tooth and Claw

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.

May 26, 2022

Episode 7 - Seek and Ye ShallE763m

Seek and Ye Shall

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.

Jun 2, 2022

Episode 8 - America's Sweetheart or: Time Over TimeE872m

America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

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.

Jun 9, 2022

Actors

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

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche

Sophie Brunet

Giovanni Pucci

Giovanni Pucci

Remy

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