TV series
The Staircase
2004–2018, English, on SundanceTV & Canal+. Created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade.
Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. The series is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 49 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
Worth the Hype
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7.6/10 from 213 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Staircase
The Staircase is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E13: Flawed Justice
Aired 8 June 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 7 October 2004
- Last aired
- 8 June 2018
- Network
- SundanceTV, Canal+, Netflix
- Original title
- Soupçons
- Language
- English
- Country
- France
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Staircase: quick answers
Is The Staircase worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 213 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Staircase are there?
The Staircase has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 49 minutes each.
Is The Staircase finished?
Yes. The Staircase ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Staircase on?
The Staircase is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Staircase parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Staircase is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Staircase?
If you liked The Staircase, try Death of the Pastor's Wife, Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes, Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields.
Who created The Staircase?
The Staircase was created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade and stars Michael Peterson, Ron Guerette, Tom Maher.