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  • 1 h 13 m
The Staircase (2022)

Summary The suspicious death of Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette), the trial of her husband Michael (Colin Firth) and the arrival of a documentary crew are some of the events covered in this Antonio Campos limited drama series based on the 2004 true crime docuseries of the same name.

Written By: Antonio Campos, Aisha Bhoori, Sebastián Silva

  • TV-MA
  • HBO Max
  • Jun 9, 2022
  • 1 h 13 m
  • TV-MA
  • HBO Max
  • Jun 9, 2022
  • 1 h 13 m
The Staircase (2022)
S1 • Episode 8
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Air Date: Jun 9, 2022
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Summary The suspicious death of Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette), the trial of her husband Michael (Colin Firth) and the arrival of a documentary crew are some of the events covered in this Antonio Campos limited drama series based on the 2004 true crime docuseries of the same name.

Created By: Antonio Campos

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Episode 1 • May 5, 2022 • 1 h 5 m
911
In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.
Episode 2 • May 5, 2022 • 1 h 6 m
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.
Episode 3 • May 5, 2022 • 1 h 3 m
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.
Episode 4 • May 12, 2022 • 1 h 8 m
Common Sense
After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael's fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.
Episode 5 • May 19, 2022 • 1 h 2 m
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.
Episode 6 • May 26, 2022 • 59 m
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.
Episode 7 • Jun 2, 2022 • 1 h 3 m
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.
Episode 8 • Jun 9, 2022 • 1 h 13 m
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.

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