The Staircase

Name: The Staircase
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2022-05-05
Rating: 7
Cast: Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge

ENDED1 Season8 Episodes★ 7.0

The Staircase is a drama and crime series on HBO Max that premiered in 2022, ending after 1 season and 8 episodes.

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NetworkHBO Max

First AiredMay 5, 2022

Last AiredJun 9, 2022

GenreDrama, Crime

Created ByAntonio Campos

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionAnnapurna Television, What's Up Films, EMI Pop

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

WHERE TO WATCH

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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★ 6.5

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★ 7.0

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★ 6.2

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★ 6.9

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★ 7.1

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★ 6.9

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★ 6.3

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. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 299 votes. The cast includes Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge. Created by Antonio Campos.