The Staircase
- Drama
- Crime
An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
The Staircase is a crime drama miniseries that premiered on HBO Max in May 2022, telling the true story of Michael Peterson and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen, in their North Carolina home. The series examines the high-profile murder case and the Peterson family's involvement in the investigation and trial.
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Colin FirthMichael Peterson
Toni ColletteKathleen Peterson
Michael StuhlbargDavid Rudolf
Dane DeHaanClayton Peterson
Olivia DeJongeCaitlin Atwater
Patrick SchwarzeneggerTodd Peterson
Sophie TurnerMargaret Ratliff
Odessa YoungMartha Ratliff
Rosemarie DeWittCandace Zamperini
Tim GuineeBill Peterson
Vincent VermignonJean-Xavier de Lestrade
Parker PoseyFreda Black
Juliette BinocheSophie Brunet
Giovanni PucciRemy
Josh DrennenFrancis Borden
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Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 911 | 2022-05-05 | 66m | 6.4 |
| 02 | Chiroptera | 2022-05-05 | 67m | 6.9 |
| 03 | The Great Dissembler | 2022-05-05 | 64m | 6.1 |
| 04 | Common Sense | 2022-05-12 | 69m | 7.4 |
| 05 | The Beating Heart | 2022-05-19 | 61m | 6.8 |
| 06 | Red in Tooth and Claw | 2022-05-26 | 59m | 7.0 |
| 07 | Seek and Ye Shall | 2022-06-02 | 63m | 6.8 |
| 08 | America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time | 2022-06-09 | 72m | 6.2 |
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Is The Staircase renewed or cancelled?
The Staircase has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Staircase — frequently asked
When did The Staircase release?
The Staircase premiered on May 5, 2022 on HBO Max.
Is The Staircase finished or will there be more seasons?
The series has ended after one season. It was conceived and released as a limited series.
Where can I watch The Staircase?
The Staircase is available to stream on HBO Max.
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, The Staircase is based on the real case of Michael Peterson and the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in Durham, North Carolina.
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