The Staircase

2022

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The Staircase

7.1 | TV-MA | en | Drama

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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EP1 911

May. 05,2022

In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

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In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.

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EP2 Chiroptera

May. 05,2022

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.

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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.

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EP3 The Great Dissembler

May. 05,2022

As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

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As the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.

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EP4 Common Sense

May. 12,2022

After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

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After an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.

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EP5 The Beating Heart

May. 19,2022

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.

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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.

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EP6 Red in Tooth and Claw

May. 26,2022

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.

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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.

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EP7 Seek and Ye Shall

Jun. 02,2022

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.

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EP8 America's Sweetheart or: Time Over Time

Jun. 09,2022

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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7.1 | TV-MA | en | Drama , Crime | More Info

Released: 2022-05-05 | Released Producted By: Maha Productions , Annapurna Television Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.hbomax.com/series/the-staircase

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

Genre

Drama , Crime

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The Staircase (2022) is now streaming with subscription on HBO Max

Cast

Colin Firth , Toni Collette , Michael Stuhlbarg , Dane DeHaan , Olivia DeJonge , Patrick Schwarzenegger

Director

Joseph Nadeau

Producted By

Maha Productions , Annapurna Television

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Colin Firth

as Michael Peterson

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Toni Collette

as Kathleen Peterson

Mickey 17: A World Reimagined Behind the Lens: Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 Under the Stars Wayward Goodbye June Clint Eastwood : la légende Mickey 17 Juror #2 Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Mafia Mamma

Michael Stuhlbarg

as David Rudolf

After the Hunt The Amateur The Instigators The Staircase Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Bones and All Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams American Oz Dopesick Your Honor

Dane DeHaan

as Clayton Peterson

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Olivia DeJonge

as Caitlin Atwater

The Narrow Road to the Deep North The Narrow Road to the Deep North Just a Boy From Tupelo: Bringing Elvis to the Big Screen Bigger Than Life - The Making of Elvis The Staircase Elvis Viva Australia - Recreating Iconic Locations for Elvis Fit for a King - The Style of Elvis Undertow Stray Dolls

Patrick Schwarzenegger

as Todd Peterson

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Joseph Nadeau

Art Direction

Michael Shaw

Production Design

Edward McLoughlin

Set Decoration

MaryEllen Hendrick

Set Decoration Buyer

Shawn Jovingo

Set Dresser

Julia Jenko

Set Dresser

Nicole Elespuru

Supervising Art Director

Jennifer Starzyk

Costume Design

Tonya Barrett

Costume Supervisor

Elle Favorule

Makeup Department Head

Lyle Vincent

Cinematography

Douglas Aibel

Casting

Antonio Campos

Executive Producer

Maggie Cohn

Executive Producer

Carol Cuddy

Executive Producer

Christina M. Fitzgerald

Producer

Craig Shilowich

Producer

Matt Rigby

Dialogue Editor

Marlena Grzaslewicz

Dialogue Editor

Bill Sweeney

Dialogue Editor

The Staircase Audience Reviews

SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

mraculeated The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Allison Davies The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.