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The Staircase

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: May 5, 2022
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 8
  • Networks: HBO Max
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
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The Staircase(2022)

There is no truth without lies.

TMDB Rating: 6.8 (224 votes)

Overview

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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Miniseries

8 episodes • 2022Avg: 6.6

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