Antonio Campos
Director
The Staircase (2022)
Miniseries
An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
Released May 5, 2022
Episode 65 min
15+
Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama
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Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Maha Productions, Annapurna Television
Network: HBO Max
Country: United States
Languages:
English
73
59
6.3
S1E1 - 911
In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.
May 5, 2022, midnight
6.8
S1E2 - Chiroptera
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.
May 5, 2022, midnight
6.0
S1E3 - 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.
May 5, 2022, midnight
7.3
S1E4 - Common Sense
After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.
May 12, 2022, midnight
6.8
S1E5 - The Beating Heart
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.
May 19, 2022, midnight
6.9
S1E6 - Red in Tooth and Claw
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.
May 26, 2022, midnight
6.8
S1E7 - 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.
June 2, 2022, midnight
6.1
S1E8 - 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.
June 9, 2022, midnight
Network: HBO Max
Episode Runtime: 65 min.
Season Runtime: 525 min.
Released: May 5, 2022
Last Air Date: June 9, 2022, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-MA
Common sense age: 15+
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