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7.0286 votes2022TV-MAEndedDramaCrimeOfficial site

Synopsis

“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.

Episodes

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1. 911Now viewing2022-05-051h 6m6.4In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.
2. Chiroptera2022-05-051h 7m6.9While 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.
3. The Great Dissembler2022-05-051h 4m6.1As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.
4. Common Sense2022-05-121h 9m7.4After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.
5. The Beating Heart2022-05-191h 1m6.8In 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.
6. Red in Tooth and Claw2022-05-2659m7.0In 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.
7. Seek and Ye Shall2022-06-021h 3m6.8After 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.
8. America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time2022-06-091h 12m6.2After 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.

Cast

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Colin Firth
Michael Peterson
Toni Collette
Kathleen Peterson
Michael Stuhlbarg
David Rudolf
Dane DeHaan
Clayton Peterson
Olivia DeJonge
Caitlin Atwater
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Todd Peterson
Sophie Turner
Margaret Ratliff
Odessa Young
Martha Ratliff
Rosemarie DeWitt
Candace Zamperini
Tim Guinee
Bill Peterson
Vincent Vermignon
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Parker Posey
Freda Black
Juliette Binoche
Sophie Brunet
Giovanni Pucci
Remy

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Is The Staircase available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The Staircase have?

The Staircase has 1 season and 8 episodes.

When did The Staircase first air?

The Staircase first aired in 2022.

Is The Staircase still running?

The Staircase's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Staircase?

The Staircase is classified as Drama, Crime.