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The Staircase

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2022 | 1 seasons | Drama, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 7.0 out of 10 from audiences and a small audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Undoing or Mare of Easttown, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off
  • Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 2 Emmys, 1 Golden Globe and 1 WGA Award.

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Limited series that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 727K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Antonio Campos

  • Colin FirthMichael Peterson
  • Toni ColletteKathleen Peterson
  • Michael StuhlbargDavid Rudolf
  • Dane DeHaanClayton Peterson
  • Olivia DeJongeCaitlin Atwater
  • Patrick SchwarzeneggerTodd Peterson
  • Sophie TurnerMargaret Ratliff
  • Odessa YoungMartha Ratliff
  • Rosemarie DeWittCandace Zamperini
  • Tim GuineeBill Peterson