The Staircase
TV-MA
7.8
2004
Crime
, Documentary
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.
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- Cast:
- Michael Peterson , Ron Guerette , Tom Maher , David Rudolf , Bill Peterson
Episode 13 : Flawed Justice
June. 08,2018
Michael speaks to a reporter about the reasons behind his plea. Later, Kathleen's sister delivers a statement of defiance in court.
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Episode 12 : Between Anger and Despair
June. 08,2018
Their faith in the justice system forever shaken, Michael and his family discuss what they can hope to achieve by continuing the fight.
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Episode 11 : Looking for Closure
June. 08,2018
Following two and a half years of house arrest, Michael must decide whether to push for a plea or risk his freedom with a new trial.
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Episode 10 : The Last Chance
January. 30,2013
After more experts testify about the questionable conclusions and claims of Duane Deaver, the judge rules on whether a new trial is necessary.
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Episode 9 : Reopening the Case
January. 30,2013
Eight years later, the possibility that a key witness for the prosecution may have misled the jury could prompt the need for a new trial.
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Episode 8 : The Verdict
October. 28,2004
Is Michael Peterson guilty or not guilty? The jury delivers its verdict regarding the mysterious death of his wife, Kathleen.
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Episode 7 : The Blow Poke Returns
October. 28,2004
Kathleen's sisters pore over Michael's writings. Jurors visit the staircase at Michael's home. A vital piece of evidence reappears.
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Episode 6 : The Prosecution's Revenge
October. 21,2004
A witness brings surprising levity to the stand. The judge rules on an important matter, and Michael's alleged temper comes under scrutiny.
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Episode 5 : A Weak Case
October. 21,2004
The prosecution presents its case while the defense strives to cast a reasonable doubt within the minds of the jury.
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Episode 4 : A Prosecution Trickery
October. 14,2004
As the trial looms and media attention heats up, an autopsy report's wording ruffles the feathers of the defense team.
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Episode 3 : A Striking Coincidence
October. 14,2004
The death of another woman close to Peterson from 17 years earlier sparks a new investigation. She also died on a staircase, casting major doubts over the defense case.
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Episode 2 : Secrets and Lies
October. 07,2004
As Michael's hidden life comes out into the open, defense experts debate if it will have a significant impact on the coming trial.
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Episode 1 : Crime or Accident?
October. 07,2004
Following his wife's suspicious death, Michael Peterson speaks about his version of the events while lawyers and expert witnesses prepare for trial.
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