The Staircase

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1. 1911In 2001, author and aspiring local politician Michael Peterson is charged with murder after the suspicious death of his wife Kathleen.66m
2. 2ChiropteraWhile working on his defense, Michael considers an opportunity to tell his story in a documentary. Then, after learning shocking information about her stepfathe67m
3. 3The Great DissemblerAs the DA’s office attempts to solidify their case, shocking new details surface about Michael’s past that threaten to derail the defense.64m
4. 4Common SenseAfter an unexpected homecoming, a critical discovery rocks the Peterson household. Michael’s fate hangs in the balance as the trial ends.69m
5. 5The Beating HeartIn 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 aw61m
6. 6Red in Tooth and ClawIn 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 exchan59m
7. 7Seek and Ye ShallAfter 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. Meanwhil63m
8. 8America's Sweetheart or: Time Over TimeAfter navigating a possible retrial, a 73-year-old Michael confronts a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Martha and Margaret each share long-buried truths, and72m