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Cast
Colin Firth
Michael Peterson
Toni Collette
Kathleen Peterson
Michael Stuhlbarg
David Rudolf
Dane DeHaan
Clayton Peterson
Olivia DeJonge
Caitlin Atwater
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Todd Peterson
Sophie Turner
Margaret Ratliff
Odessa Young
Martha Ratliff
Rosemarie DeWitt
Candace Zamperini
Tim Guinee
Bill Peterson
Vincent Vermignon
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
Parker Posey
Freda Black
Seasons & Episodes1 season · 8 episodes
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E1911
May 5, 202266m★ 6.4
In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.
E2Chiroptera
May 5, 202267m★ 6.9
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.
E3The Great Dissembler
May 5, 202264m★ 6.1
As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.
E4Common Sense
May 12, 202269m★ 7.4
After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.
E5The Beating Heart
May 19, 202261m★ 6.8
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.
E6Red in Tooth and Claw
May 26, 202259m★ 7.0
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.
E7Seek and Ye Shall
Jun 2, 202263m★ 6.8
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.
E8America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time
Jun 9, 202272m★ 6.2
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.
About The Staircase
The Staircase is a drama, crime series on HBO Max. The show first aired on May 5, 2022 and currently has 1 season and 8 episodes. The Staircase has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 282 votes. The cast includes Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge. Created by Antonio Campos.
