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      2022 Crime Drama TRAILER for The Staircase: Limited Series Trailer List The Staircase: Limited Series Featurette - Toni Collette & the Cast of The Staircase Discuss The Owl Theory The Staircase: Limited Series Featurette - Toni Collette & the Cast of The Staircase Discuss The Owl Theory 3:12 The Staircase: Limited Series Trailer The Staircase: Limited Series Trailer 2:52 The Staircase: Limited Series Teaser The Staircase: Limited Series Teaser 1:39 View more videos
      92% Tomatometer 72 Reviews 58% Audience Score 250+ Ratings Exploring the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling N.C. family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson; based on a true story. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

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      The Staircase doesn't hold many surprises for those already intimate with the original documentary, but this dramatization brings a fresh perspective and texture to the mystery -- along with a terrific performance by Colin Firth.

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      Doreen St. Felix New Yorker The Staircase makes tantalizing equivalences between the filmmaking process and the justice system. Jun 10, 2022 Full Review Rachel Cooke New Statesman In The Staircase Mark Two, highly complex events are revealed in flashbacks so numerous that no momentum is ever able to build. Just as a scene starts getting interesting, we're whipped back to a different year altogether. Jun 6, 2022 Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au A masterfully composed and tonally strong drama that captures the same unsettling vibe which bewitched fans of the docuseries. May 20, 2022 Full Review Martin Carr Yahoo! Movies The Staircase is dark psychological thriller, which asks what some people are prepared to do for love. May 21, 2023 Full Review Tamara Khodova That Shelf There are too many characters and plot twists to worry about style or to propose any significant ideas beyond the homicide it’s examining. Oct 3, 2022 Full Review Prahlad Srihari Firstpost As far as true-crime stories go, The Staircase is a doozy. A Schroeder stairs-meets-Schrödinger’s cat of a mystery. Aug 5, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Luke S A long way to nothing. The forced twists and turns would have been great, had they actually come to a conclusion at the end. But instead it was overdramatized storytelling. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Scott B I hate to write such a bad review but after watching the documentary I was literally laughing. Such a bad portrayal of the actual events that occurred. So disappointing especially because I'm a huge fan of almost everything HBO puts out… but this is a joke. Do yourself a favor and watch Netflix's the staircase the actual documentary… it's long winded but an all-time great. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/24 Full Review Igna B It's 3 episodes longer than it should be. Full of fillers. It's a waste of time. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/27/23 Full Review Samantha F Although most of the actors were great,Toni Colette exceeded that 10 fold.the series was riveting!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/23 Full Review debiorick This is one of the best series I've seen on Showtime. Very well acted and compelling Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review Gareth v A good show, but it's too bloated and by it's end you really couldn't care less about what happens to it's main players. One highlight is Toni Collette. Outstanding again. Watch the doco instead. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Episode 1 Aired May 5, 2022 911 In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen. Details Episode 2 Aired May 5, 2022 Chiroptera While working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary; after learning shocking information about her stepfather, Caitlin wrestles with doubts. Details Episode 3 Aired May 5, 2022 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. Details Episode 4 Aired May 12, 2022 Common Sense After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household; Michael's fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends. Details Episode 5 Aired May 19, 2022 The Beating Heart In the aftermath of the verdict in 2004, Michael and his family struggle with the court's decision; in France, Jean and his producer Denis butt heads over whose side of the story they are telling; Sophie strikes up an unlikely friendship. Details Episode 6 Aired May 26, 2022 Sleep of Reason In 2006, Sophie pursues a far-fetched new theory about the night of Kathleen's death; in 2017, Michael grapples with compromising his principles in exchange for his freedom. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 2, 2022 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 9, 2022 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. Details

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      Season Info

      Creator
      Antonio Campos
      Executive Producer
      Antonio Campos, Maggie Cohn
      Network
      Max
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Crime, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      May 5, 2022