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The Staircase (2022)

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There is no truth without lies.

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

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Cast & Crew

Director
  • Profile picture of Colin Firth
    Michael Peterson Colin Firth
  • Profile picture of Toni Collette
    Kathleen Peterson Toni Collette
  • Profile picture of Michael Stuhlbarg
    David Rudolf Michael Stuhlbarg
  • Profile picture of Dane DeHaan
    Clayton Peterson Dane DeHaan
  • Profile picture of Olivia DeJonge
    Caitlin Atwater Olivia DeJonge
  • Profile picture of Patrick Schwarzenegger
    Todd Peterson Patrick Schwarzenegger
  • Profile picture of Sophie Turner
    Margaret Ratliff Sophie Turner
  • Profile picture of Odessa Young
    Martha Ratliff Odessa Young
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Miniseries

2022

8 episodes

Season 1 of The Staircase premiered on May 5, 2022

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  • murder
  • true crime
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  • national news