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The Staircase

2022 Ended

7.0/10 303 votes

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

Created by:: Antonio Campos
Cast:: Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Dane DeHaan
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America, France
Network:: HBO Max

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E01

Episode 1

★ 6.2

911

2022-05-05 · 66m

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

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.0

Chiroptera

2022-05-05 · 67m

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.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 6.2

The Great Dissembler

2022-05-05 · 64m

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

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.4

Common Sense

2022-05-12 · 69m

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

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E05

Episode 5

★ 6.9

The Beating Heart

2022-05-19 · 61m

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.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.1

Red in Tooth and Claw

2022-05-26 · 59m

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.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 6.9

Seek and Ye Shall

2022-06-02 · 63m

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.

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E08

Episode 8

★ 6.0

America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

2022-06-09 · 72m

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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