The Staircase 2004
What is The Staircase?
The Staircase is a television series first released in 2004. Catalogued under Documentary, Crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 49 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 7, 2004
- Networks
- SundanceTV, Canal+, Netflix
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 49-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Staircase is a television series first released in 2004. Catalogued under Documentary, Crime. Produced and broadcast by SundanceTV, Canal+, Netflix. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A courtroom documentary follows a writer accused of killing his wife on their home stairs.”
- Unprecedented access to the defense team
- Gripping real‑life courtroom drama
- Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker
- Contains graphic descriptions of a murder
- Rated TV‑MA, may be heavy for sensitive viewers
Watch it if you enjoy in‑depth legal documentaries that reveal courtroom strategy.
The series is a mature, intense look at a real murder trial, suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Crime or Accident? Mytharc Oct 7, 2004
- E2 Secrets and Lies Core Oct 7, 2004
- E3 A Striking Coincidence Core Oct 14, 2004
- E4 A Prosecution Trickery Core Oct 14, 2004
- E5 A Weak Case Core Oct 21, 2004
- E6 The Prosecution's Revenge Core Oct 21, 2004
- E7 The Blow Poke Returns Core Oct 28, 2004
- E8 The Verdict Core Oct 28, 2004
- E9 Reopening the Case Core Jan 30, 2013
- E10 The Last Chance Core Jan 30, 2013
- E11 Looking for Closure Core Jun 8, 2018
- E12 Between Anger and Despair Mytharc Jun 8, 2018
- E13 Flawed Justice Mytharc Jun 8, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is The Staircase about?
It follows the 2001 murder trial of author Michael Peterson, accused of killing his wife Kathleen.
Who created the series?
The documentary miniseries was directed by Jean‑Xavier de Lestrade.
When was it released?
The series premiered in 2004.
What genre does it belong to?
It is a documentary and crime series, presented as a courtroom thriller.
Why is it considered notable?
It offers rare, behind‑the‑scenes access to the defense team and courtroom proceedings.
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