TV series

The Staircase

Name: The Staircase
Released: 2022
Cast: Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge

2022· 1 seasonTV-MA★ 7.0Ended

On HBO Max — From Annapurna Television · What's Up Films

There is no truth without lies.

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Synopsis

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

Themes

based on true story murder true crime wife murderer national news ambivalent

Episodes

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E1 911Next upMay 5, 2022 · 66 min · ★ 6.5
Synopsis
In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.
Guest stars: Josh Drennen (Francis Borden), Joel McKinnon Miller (Larry Pollard), Maria Dizzia (Lori Campbell), Susan Pourfar (Deborah Radisch), Justice Leak (Tom Maher), Cullen Moss (Jim Hardin), Cory Scott Allen (Art Holland), Jason Davis (Fred Atwater)
E2 ChiropteraMay 5, 2022 · 67 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Olek Krupa (Werner Spitz), Maria Dizzia (Lori Campbell), Justice Leak (Tom Maher), Cullen Moss (Jim Hardin), Jason Davis (Fred Atwater), Trini Alvarado (Patty Peterson), Frank Feys (Denis Poncet), Teri Wyble (Sonya Pfeiffer)
E3 The Great DissemblerMay 5, 2022 · 64 min · ★ 6.2
Synopsis
As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.
Guest stars: Maria Dizzia (Lori Campbell), Justice Leak (Tom Maher), Cullen Moss (Jim Hardin), Cory Scott Allen (Art Holland), Jason Davis (Fred Atwater), Trini Alvarado (Patty Peterson), Frank Feys (Denis Poncet), Teri Wyble (Sonya Pfeiffer)
E4 Common SenseMay 12, 2022 · 69 min · ★ 7.4
Synopsis
After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.
Guest stars: Joel McKinnon Miller (Larry Pollard), Maria Dizzia (Lori Campbell), Susan Pourfar (Deborah Radisch), Justice Leak (Tom Maher), Cullen Moss (Jim Hardin), Cory Scott Allen (Art Holland), Jason Davis (Fred Atwater), Trini Alvarado (Patty Peterson)
E5 The Beating HeartMay 19, 2022 · 61 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Joel McKinnon Miller (Larry Pollard), Susan Pourfar (Deborah Radisch), Justice Leak (Tom Maher), Frank Feys (Denis Poncet), Samuel Ray Gates (Big Ray), Mike Forbs (BK), Seth Dousman (Sneaky Inmate)
E6 Red in Tooth and ClawMay 26, 2022 · 59 min · ★ 7.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Joel McKinnon Miller (Larry Pollard), Maria Dizzia (Lori Campbell), Susan Pourfar (Deborah Radisch), Cory Scott Allen (Art Holland), Frank Feys (Denis Poncet), Samuel Ray Gates (Big Ray)
E7 Seek and Ye ShallJun 2, 2022 · 63 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Susan Pourfar (Deborah Radisch), Justice Leak (Tom Maher), Cory Scott Allen (Art Holland), Trini Alvarado (Patty Peterson), Robert Crayton (Ron Guerette), Donny Boaz (Tyrone Lacour), William Ngo (Make-Up Artist)
E8 America's Sweetheart or: Time Over TimeJun 9, 2022 · 72 min · ★ 6.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Maria Dizzia (Lori Campbell), Cullen Moss (Jim Hardin), Cory Scott Allen (Art Holland), Trini Alvarado (Patty Peterson), Teri Wyble (Sonya Pfeiffer), Robert Crayton (Ron Guerette)